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Starting the Engine
 WARNING
•  Always wear appropriate shoes when 
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable 
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots, 
sandals, flip flops, etc., may interfere 
with your ability to use the brake and 
accelerator pedals.
•  Do not start the vehicle with the 
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead 
to an accident.
•  Wait until the engine rpm is normal. 
The vehicle may suddenly move if 
the brake pedal is released when the 
rpm is high.
 Information
•  The vehicle will start by pressing the 
Engine Start/Stop button, only when 
the smart key is in the vehicle.
•  Even if the smart key is in the vehicle, 
and when it is far away from the driver, 
the engine may not start.
•  When the Engine Start/Stop button 
is in the ACC or ON position, if any 
door is open, the system checks for the 
smart key. When the smart key is not 
in the vehicle, the “
” indicator 
will blink and the warning 'Key not in 
vehicle' will come on. When all doors 
are closed, the chime will also sound for 
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in 
the vehicle.
1.  Always carry the smart key with you.
2.  Make sure the parking brake is 
applied.
3.  Make sure the gear is shifted to P 
(Park) by pressing the P button.
4.  Depress the brake pedal.
5.  Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
 Information
•  Do not wait for the engine to warm up 
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine 
speeds. Steep accelerating and 
decelerating should be avoided.
•  Always start the vehicle with your foot 
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the 
accelerator while starting the vehicle. 
Do not race the engine while warming 
it up.