gine is started, but they do not indicate an ab-
normality.
• You may hear operational sounds of the
Twin Clutch SST and you may feel vibra-
tion in the vehicle body.
• If you shift the gearshift lever into the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position and depress
the accelerator pedal, increases in the en-
gine speed will be limited.
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[Diesel-powered vehicles with M/T]
While the vehicle is stationary with the
clutch pedal fully depressed, the engine revo-
lutions do not rise to over 3,000 rpm in order
to protect the engine even if the accelerator
pedal is depressed.
WARNING
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Never run the engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal.
CAUTION
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Never attempt to start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle.
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Do not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-
gine has had a chance to warm up.
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Release the emergency key as soon as the
engine starts to avoid damaging the start-
er motor.
CAUTION
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If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-
charger, do not stop the engine immedi-
ately after high-speed or uphill driving.
First allow the engine to idle to give the
turbocharger a chance to cool down.
Starting the engine (petrol-powered vehicles)
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The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T or CVT,
make sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with A/T or CVT
NOTE
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On vehicles equipped with A/T or CVT, the
starter will not operate unless the selector lev-
er is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P”
(PARK) position so that the wheels are locked.
6. While pushing the lock release button (A), re-
move the cover of the ignition switch.
7.
Insert the emergency key into the ignition
switch.
Locking and unlocking
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