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Starting and stopping the
engine
Tips for starting
Do not operate the starter motor continu-
ously for longer than 15 seconds as this
could run the battery down or damage the
starter motor. If the engine does not start,
turn the ignition switch back to the
"LOCK" position, wait a few seconds,
and then try again. Trying repeatedly with
the engine or starter motor still turning
will damage the starter mechanism.
If the engine will not start because the bat-
tery is weak or discharged, refer to
"Jump-starting the engine" (on page 8-2)
for instructions.
The engine is warmed up enough for driv-
ing when the bar graph of engine coolant
temperature display starts to move. Driv-
ing before the bar graph moves may cause
deterioration of turbocharger performance
and driveability. A longer warm up period
will only consume extra fuel.
On vehicles equipped with the Twin
Clutch SST, the following may occur after
the engine is started, but they do not indi-
cate an abnormality.
• You may hear operational sounds of the
Twin Clutch SST and you may feel
vibration in the vehicle body.
• If you shift the gearshift lever into the
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"N" (NEUTRAL) position and depress
the accelerator pedal, increases in the
engine speed will be limited.
WARNING
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle out of the area. Car-
bon monoxide gas, which is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up and
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Do not push-start the vehicle.
Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive
at high speeds until the engine has had a
chance to warm up.
Release the ignition switch as soon as the
engine starts. Otherwise, the starter motor
will be damaged.
Starting the engine
[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-
key]
Starting and stopping the engine
For information on operation for vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, refer to
"F.A.S.T.-key: Starting the engine" on page
5-19.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key]
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni-
cally controlled fuel injection system, which
automatically controls the release of fuel.
There is usually no need to depress the accel-
erator pedal when starting the engine.
The starter should not be run for more than 15
seconds at a time.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds
between attempts to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly
seated with seat belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key.
3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal down with
your right foot.
5. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way
down (manual transaxle).
NOTE
For models equipped with a manual trans-
axle, the starter will not operate unless the
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clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch inter-
lock). This is a safety feature.
Features and controls
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5-53
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