Starting the Engine
Turn the key to position III. Release the
key when the engine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
WARNING
Always check that the steering wheel
lock is deactivated before
attempting to move your vehicle.
Failure to deactivate the steering wheel
lock could result in a crash.
To lock the steering wheel:
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Rotate the steering wheel slightly to
engage the lock.
Unlocking the Steering Wheel
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission
Switch the ignition on or press the brake
pedal.
Vehicles With Manual Transmission
Switch the ignition on.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
Before starting the engine, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastened
their seatbelts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Shift into park (P) or neutral.
Note: You can only operate the starter 10
seconds. The number of start attempts is
limited to approximately six. If you exceed
this limit, the system does not allow you to
try again for about 30 minutes.
Cold or Hot Engine
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during
engine starting stops the engine from
cranking.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Start the engine.
All Vehicles
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds, wait for a short period and try
again.
If the engine does not start after three
attempts, wait ten seconds and follow the
flooded engine procedure.
If you have difficulty starting the engine
when the temperature is below -25°C,
press the accelerator pedal to the mid-way
point of its travel and try again.
Fuel Flooded Engine
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
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