Starting the Engine

  1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
    • The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds when you pull up the electric parking brake switch.
Continuously variable transmission models
  1. Check that the transmission is in P, then depress the brake pedal.
    • Although it is possible to start the vehicle in N, it is safer to start it in P.
Manual transmission models
  1. Check that the shift lever is in N. Then, depress the brake pedal with your right foot, and the clutch pedal with your left foot.
    • The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.
All models
  1. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Detail
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).

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.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, an engine block heater will improve starting and warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with the engine or exhaust system.

Bring the keyless remote close to the ENGINE START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless remote is weak.

The engine may not start if the keyless remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds before starting the engine again.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

Remote Engine Start*

You can remotely start the engine using the keyless remote.

WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed areas.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle parked in a garage or other areas with limited ventilation.
Detail
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote engine start, check your local laws.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical interference.

The engine may not start by the remote engine start if:
  • You have disabled a remote engine start setting.
  • The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
  • The transmission is in a position other than P.
  • The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is unlocked.
  • You have already used the remote twice to start the engine.
  • Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.
  • There is any antenna failure.
  • The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
  • The engine oil pressure is low.
  • The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.
  • The security system alarm is not set.

The engine may stop while it is running if:
  • You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of starting the engine with the keyless remote.
  • The engine is stopped by using the keyless remote.
  • The security system alarm is not set.
  • The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
  • The hood is open, or any door, or the trunk is unlocked.
  • You press the shift lever release button.
  • The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.
  • The battery is low.
  • The engine oil pressure is low.
  • The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control systems.

While the engine is running, the vehicle will automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
  • The climate control system is activated in recirculation mode.
When it is cold outside:

To start the engine

Press the button, then press and hold the button.

  • Some exterior lights flash once.

If the engine starts successfully, some exterior lights flash six times.

If the engine does not start, exterior lights will not flash.

  • Go within the range, and try again.

When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of idling and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the button, then press and hold the button.

  • Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was transmitted successfully.

To stop the engine

Press and hold the button for one second.

If the engine stops successfully, the exterior lights flash once.

When the remote is out of the keyless access system range, the exterior lights will not flash.
The engine will not stop.

  • Go within the range, and try again.

Starting to Drive

Continuously variable transmission models
When the engine was started using the button on the keyless remote
  1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
When the engine was started in any case
  1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into D. Select R when reversing.
  2. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
    • Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
Detail
Manual transmission models
Engine Restart Function
If the engine stalls, fully depress the clutch pedal within three seconds. The engine may automatically restart under certain conditions. Otherwise, follow the standard procedure.

When the engine was started using the button on the keyless remote
The engine stops when the transmission is taken out of P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to drive.

You can also release the parking brake by pressing the electric parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle more smoothly by manually releasing it with the electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with the accelerator pedal.

Hill start assist system

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.


Continuously variable transmission models

Put the transmission into D, S*, or L* when facing uphill, or R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.


Manual transmission models

Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to one of the forward gears when facing uphill, or R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.

Detail
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and will not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking brake.

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is switched off.

Stopping the Engine

You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

Continuously variable transmission models
  1. Put the transmission into P.
  2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Manual transmission models
  • If the transmission is in N, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
  • If the transmission is in any gear other than N, depress the clutch pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Detail
The power mode will automatically turn to VEHICLE OFF about 20 minutes after the following conditions have been met:
  • A door has been opened, such as when leaving the vehicle.
  • The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
    • Continuously variable transmission models
  • The transmission is in P.
    • Manual transmission models
  • The vehicle is completely stopped.

* Not available on all models

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