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NOTE:
The Intelligent Key port does not charge the In-
telligent Key battery. If you see the low battery
indicator in the dot matrix liquid crystal display,
replace the battery as soon as possible. (See
“INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
CAUTION
●
Never place anything except the Intelligent
Key in the Intelligent Key port. Doing so may
cause damage to the equipment.
●
Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the cor-
rect direction when inserting it to the Intelli-
gent Key port. The engine may not start if it is
in the incorrect direction.
●
Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli-
gent Key port after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
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Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
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Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
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Check that all windows and lights are clean.
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Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
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Lock all doors.
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Position seat and adjust head restraints.
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Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
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Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
●
Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section.)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the selector lever is in either of the above
positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. Depress the clutch pedal fully to the
floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion. Depress the brake pedal and the
clutch pedal (MT model) and push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.
●
If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting and driving
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