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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
80SS5-01E
START
• Manual transmission vehicles:
Provided you have the keyless push start
system remote controller with you, the
engine automatically starts when you
press the engine switch to select this igni-
tion mode after shifting to “N” (Neutral) and
depressing the brake and clutch pedals.
• Automatic transmission or CVT vehi-
cles:
Provided you have the keyless push start
system remote controller with you, the
engine automatically starts when you
press the engine switch to select this igni-
tion mode after placing the gearshift lever
in “P” (Park) position and depressing the
brake pedal. (If you need to restart the
engine while the vehicle is moving, shift
into “N”.)
NOTE:
• You do not need to keep the engine
switch pressed until the engine starts.
• In the presence of strong radio wave or
noise, you may not be able to change
the ignition mode to ACC or ON or to
start the engine using the engine switch.
In this case, the information display in
the instrument cluster will show the fol-
lowing message: KEY FOB NOT
DETECTED.
• For K14D engine model:
The vehicle with lithium-ion battery may
click at the lithium-ion battery when
change the ignition mode to ON or
LOCK (OFF). This is a normal operation
sound.
Unreleased steering lock warning
If the steering lock remains engaged when
you press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to ON, the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster shows the
message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO
RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information
display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for
details.
NOTE:
The steering lock may not be released and
the immobilizer/ keyless push start system
warning light turns on if some load is
applied on the steering wheel. If this hap-
pens, turn the steering wheel system to the
right or left to relieve it from the load before
you press the engine switch again to
change to the desired ignition mode.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running. Avoid using the radio or
other electric accessories for a long
time when the engine switch is in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running, otherwise the lead-acid
battery may discharge.