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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in
the cupholder. Place the remote in
the backup slot (B) at the bottom
of the cupholder.
2. With the key in this position, press
the brake pedal, then the START
button to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to
restart the engine within 20 seconds
of switching it off, even if a valid key
is not present.
Within 20 seconds of switching the
engine off, press the brake pedal and
press the button. After 20 seconds
have expired, you can no longer restart
the vehicle without the key present
inside your vehicle.
Once the vehicle has started, it
remains running until you press the
button, even if the system does not
detect a valid key. If you open and
close a door while the vehicle is
running, the system searches for a
valid key. You cannot restart the
engine if the system does not detect
a valid key within 20 seconds.
Switching Off the Vehicle
When It Is Stationary
1. Put the transmission in position
P
.
2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note:
This switches off the ignition, all
electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators.
Note:
If the engine is idling for 30
minutes, the ignition and engine
automatically shut down.
Switching Off the Vehicle
When It Is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when
the vehicle is still moving will
result in a loss of brake and steering
assistance. The steering will not lock,
but higher effort will be required.
When the ignition is switched off,
some electrical circuits, warning
lamps and indicators may also be off.
1. Put the transmission in position
N
and use the brakes to bring your
vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped,
put the transmission in position
P
.
3. Press and hold the button for one
second, or press it three times
within two seconds.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust
Fumes
WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle
if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon
monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its
dangerous effects.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine