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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the Engine
– Ensure the keyfob is in the front seat
area.
– Manual vehicles: Check that the
transmission is in neutral and
depress the clutch or brake pedal,
see page 189.
– Automatic vehicles: Select P – Park
or N - Neutral and apply light foot
pressure to the brake pedal, see
pages 190 and 196.
– Lift the rear of the START/STOP
ENGINE button flip cover.
– Press and release the START/
STOP ENGINE button, the autostart
function will operate the starter
motor until the engine starts.
WARNING: To maintain vehicle
control, ensure that the driving
seat, steering wheel and door
mirrors are adjusted correctly.
WARNING: If necessary, adjust
the driving seat to ensure that
the brake pedal can be fully
depressed.
WARNING: Ensure that you and
any passenger in the vehicle
fastens their seatbelt before
driving.
WARNING: Never remove the
keyfob from the vehicle or press
the START/STOP ENGINE button
when the vehicle is moving. This
could stop the engine and cause
an accident.
CAUTION: Do not accelerate a
cold engine immediately after
starting. Oil may not lubricate all
engine components and could
cause engine damage.
Emergency Starting
A message is shown in the driver
display if the keyfob battery is low and
cannot be detected.
Key not in car
If this message is shown and the engine
will not turn over then:
– Place the keyfob in the recess
towards the rear of the storage area
within centre console arm rest.
– Press the start button.
– The alarm siren will silence and the
alarm is deactivated and the engine
should start.