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Starting the engine
The vehicle is equipped with an electronically
controlled fuel injection system. This is a sys-
tem that automatically controls the fuel injec-
tion. 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. While pushing the lock release buttons
(A), remove the cover of the ignition
switch.
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
3. Insert the emergency key into the ignition
switch.
4. Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the emergency
key.
5. Press and hold the brake pedal down with
your right foot.
6. 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.
7. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place
the gearshift lever in the "N" (Neutral)
position.
On vehicles with SST, make sure the gear-
shift 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.
8. Turn the emergency key with the
F.A.S.T.-key to the "ON" position and
make certain that all warning lights and
warning displays are functioning properly
before starting the engine.
Features and controls
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