When Driving; Starting The Engine - Honda Civic 2022 Manual

When Driving

Starting the Engine

Electric Parking Brake Switch
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Brake Pedal
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1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
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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.
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.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
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smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
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