When Driving Starting The Engine - Acura TSX 2012 Online Reference Owner's Manual

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When Driving
Starting the Engine
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Brake Pedal
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Automatic transmission models
2. Check that the shift lever is in
depress the brake pedal.
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Although it is possible to start the vehicle
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Manual transmission models
2. Check that the shift lever is in
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
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The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
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If exhaust sounds abnormal or you can smell exhaust
gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle checked by a
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dealer. There may be a problem with the engine or
exhaust system.
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