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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
69TB-01E
Starting the engine
For details on how to start the engine, refer
to “Starting engine” (P.5-13).
1) Make sure that the parking brake is
firmly applied.
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2) Check that the gearshift lever to “P”
(Park) position.
NOTE:
Even when the gearshift lever is in “N”, you
can start the engine. However, start the
engine with the gearshift lever in “P” for
safety.
3) Depress the brake pedal with your right
foot.
4) Start the engine.
Starting the vehicle
Normal starting
1) Depress the brake pedal firmly with
your right foot.
2) Shift the gearshift lever in “D” for mov-
ing forward or “R” for moving in reverse.
Visually check the position of the gear-
shift lever.
3) Release the parking brake and check
that the brake warning light on the
instrument cluster turns off.
4) Release your right foot from the brake
pedal slowly. Depress the accelerator
pedal slowly and carefully for smooth
starting.
CAUTION
For the vehicle with the keyless
push start system, if you cannot
press the engine switch firmly, the
engine may not start. Even if you
shift the gearshift lever into “R” or
“D” position without the engine
running, the vehicle does not
move.
If you try to move your vehicle
under the above-mentioned condi-
tion, the vehicle may move in unex-
pected directions on a slope, etc.
This may cause an accident.
When starting the engine, press the
engine switch firmly. Also, make sure
that the engine is running by check-
ing engine sound or warning and
indicator lights.
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