■Before Starting the Power System

  1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

    The electric parking brake indicator comes on for 30 seconds when you pull up the electric parking brake switch

  2. Depress the brake pedal.
  3. Press the POWER button without depressing the accelerator pedal.
  4. Check the READY indicator.

    Keep depressing the brake pedal until the READY indicator comes on.

    The READY indicator comes on when the power system is on and you can start driving.

    If the outside temperature is extremely low, you cannot drive until conditions are improved. In this case, the READY indicator does not come on and a warning message appears on the driver information interface.

Note: The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Parent topic: Starting to Drive