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Models with keyless access system
Starting the Engine
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Brake Pedal
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
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The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 15 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
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The parking brake must be applied to
start the engine.
Continuously variable transmission models
2. Check that the transmission is in
depress the brake pedal.
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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.
The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
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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 2,400 metres
(8,000 feet).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear demister in order to reduce
battery drain.
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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.
Bring the keyless remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless
remote is weak.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
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The engine may not start if the keyless remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Manual transmission models
If the vehicle stalls on a slope, the electric parking
brake system may automatically engage. If it does
not, engage it manually, then start the engine again.
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