Starting the engine
CAUTION
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots,etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal, and the
clutch (if equipped).
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while turning the ignition switch to the start position.
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a maximum of 10 seconds), then release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has not been operated for several days, let the engine warm up without depressing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without depressing the accelerator.
CAUTION - Stall
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If
traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
NOTICE
Do not engage the starter for more than
10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to
start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before reengaging
the starter. Excessive or
improper use of the starter may damage
it.
The starter will not operate if: • Manual Transaxle - the clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
• Automatic Transaxle - the shift lever is NOT in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
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