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CAUTION
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Never place anything except the Intelligent
Key in the Intelligent Key port. Doing so may
cause damage to the equipment.
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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.
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Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelli-
gent Key port after the ignition switch is
pushed to the LOCK position.
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Do not pull out the Intelligent Key from the
Intelligent Key port until the Intelligent Key
is ejected to the removal 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.
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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. 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.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion. Depress the brake pedal 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.
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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.
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If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion for 5 to 6 seconds to start cranking
the engine. After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank the
engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal
by depressing the brake pedal and
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
5-10
Starting and driving
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