Engine (Ignition) Switch (Vehicles Without Smart Entry & Start System) - Toyota Hiace Owner's Manual

4-2.Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)
Starting the engine
 Gasoline engine
1 Check that the parking brake is
set. (P.293)
The parking brake indicator will come
on.
2 Check that the shift lever is set
in P (automatic transmission) or
N (manual transmission).
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (manual transmis-
sion).
4 Turn the engine switch to
START to start the engine.
 Diesel engine
1 Check that the parking brake is
set. (P.293)
2 Check that the shift lever is set
in P (automatic transmission) or
N (manual transmission).
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (manual transmis-
sion).
4 Turn the engine switch to ON.
The indicator turns on.
5 After the indicator light
goes out, turn the engine switch
to START to start the engine.
4-2. Driving procedures
■ If the engine does not start (vehi-
cles with engine immobilizer sys-
tem)
The engine immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. (P.136)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be
released
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free
it, turn the key while turning the steering
wheel slightly left and right.
WARNING
■
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in
the driver's seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the
engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When starting the engine
● Do not crank the engine for more
than 30 seconds at a time. This
may overheat the starter and wiring
system.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have your
vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
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