Caution: Do not allow the engine to run at high speed for a long time or accelerate sharply when not warmed up.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and auxiliary equipment.
3. For models with manual transmission:
a) Press the clutch pedal all the way down and move the gearshift lever to neutral position.
b) Keep the clutch pedal depressed until the engine starts.
Note: If the clutch pedal is not pressed or not pressed all the way, the engine will not start.
4. For models with automatic transmission:
a) Set the selector to position "P". When restarting (the engine stalled) set the selector to the "N" position.
b) Press the brake pedal and hold it until you start moving.
5. (Models without the "KEY FREE" system) Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. Without pressing the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the ignition key to the "START" position. Release the ignition key when the engine starts.
6. (Models with the "KEY FREE" system) Press the switch and turn it to the "ON" position.
Without pressing the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by pressing and moving the switch to the "START" position. Release the switch when the engine starts.
Note: Make sure to press the switch before turning it. Do not try to press and turn the switch at the same time. This may cause damage to the switch.
Caution: Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. This may cause the starter and electrical connections to overheat. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, wait about one minute before trying again.
7. After the engine warm-up speed has been automatically reduced, the vehicle is ready to drive.
Note: If the weather is frosty, let the engine warm up for a few more minutes before driving off. But if necessary, you can start driving off immediately after reducing the high engine warm-up speed.