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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
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
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will be damaged.
Starting the engine
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni-
cally controlled fuel injection system. This is
a system that automatically controls fuel
injection. There is no need to depress the
accelerator pedal when starting the engine.
The starter motor 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. Press and hold the brake pedal down with
your right foot.
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3. 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
clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch inter-
lock). This is a safety feature.
4. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place
the gearshift lever in the "N" (Neutral)
position.
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, make
sure the gearshift lever is in the "P"
(PARK) position.
NOTE
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the
starter will not operate unless the gearshift
lever is in the "P" (PARK) position or the
gearshift lever is in the "N" (NEUTRAL)
position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the "P"
(PARK) position so that the wheels are
locked.
5. While pushing the ignition switch from
"LOCK" (PUSH OFF) to "LOCK"
(PUSH ON), set the ignition switch to the
"ON" position and confirm that all warn-
ing lights and warning displays are oper-
ating properly.
6. Without pressing the accelerator pedal,
slowly turn the ignition switch to the
"START" position to start the engine.
Release the ignition switch when the
engine starts.
NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.
When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may experience
that the engine still does not start.
1. Make sure that all electric devices, such
as lights, air conditioning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal on vehi-
cles equipped with Twin Clutch SST or
the clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle, press the accelera-
tor pedal halfway and hold it there, then
crank the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
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