When Driving; Starting The Engine - Honda FIT 2014 Online Reference Owner's Manual

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When Driving

Starting the Engine

Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Brake Pedal
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1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Automatic transmission models
( P , then
2. Check that the shift lever is in
depress the brake pedal.
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Although it is possible to start the vehicle
( N , it is safer to start it in ( P .
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Manual transmission models
( N . Then
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, heating and
cooling system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
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battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
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