Starting the engine (petrol-powered vehicles)
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)
Note
► On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system, the starter will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch interlock).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST, make sure the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is in the “P” (PARK) position.
Note
► On vehicles with CVT, the starter will not operate unless the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the starter will not operate unless the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position or the gearshift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK) position so that the wheels are locked.
6. After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, make certain that
all warning lamps are functioning properly before starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator
pedal, and release it when the engine starts.
Note
► Minor noises may be heard on engine startup.
These will disappear as the engine warms up.
See also:
Making a luggage compartment
Warning
► When making a luggage compartment, never arrange the seats while the vehicle
is being driven or is on an incline. The seats could move unexpectedly or more than
required and caus ...
Engine oil
To check and refill engine oil
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
The engine oil used has a significant effect on the engine’s performance, service
life and startability.
Be s ...
ECO mode indicator (for vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin clutch SST)
Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, this indicator will be
displayed when fuel-efficient driving is achieved. ...