The keyless starting system has three
modes:
•
Off: Turns the ignition off.
•
Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode,
or when the engine is running but
the vehicle is not moving.
•
On: All electrical circuits are
operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.
•
Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once.
•
Start: Starts the vehicle. The engine
may not start when the vehicle starts.
•
Press the brake pedal, and then
press the button for any length of
time. An indicator light on the
button illuminates when then
ignition is on and when the engine
starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When the engine starts for the first time
on your drive, the idle speed increases,
this helps to warm up the engine. If the
engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer.
Before starting the vehicle, check the
following:
•
Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
•
Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
•
Make sure the parking brake is on.
•
Put the transmission in P .
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
Note: The green ready indicator
illuminates letting you know that the
vehicle is ready for driving. Since your
vehicle is equipped with a silent key start,
the engine may not start at the time of the
vehicle start. See Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(page 152).
The system does not function if:
•
The key frequencies are jammed.
•
The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do
the following:
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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.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine