When Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
1Starting the Engine
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).
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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.
2. Check that the transmission is in (P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in (N, it is safer to start it in (P.
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.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Bring the keyless remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless
remote is weak.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 639
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
1Starting the Engine
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.
2 Immobilizer System P. 169
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1Remote Engine Start*
Remote Engine Start*
■
You can remotely start the engine using the keyless remote.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
■ To start the engine
Press the
the
button, then press and hold
button.
LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed.
u Some exterior lights flash once.
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.
If the engine starts successfully, some exterior
lights flash six times.
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.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
1Remote Engine Start*
If the engine does not start, exterior lights will
not flash.
u Go within the range, and try again.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
• You have disabled a remote engine start setting.
2 Settings* P. 129
2 Customized Features P. 359
• 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 tailgate 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 12-volt battery charge is too low.
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.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
1Remote Engine Start*
■ To stop the engine
Press and hold the
second.
button for one
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 tailgate 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.
If the engine stops successfully, the exterior
lights flash once.
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:
• The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
• The rear defogger, heated door mirrors*, seat
heaters* and heated steering wheel* are activated.
2 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button P. 189
When the remote is out of the keyless access
system range, the exterior lights will not flash.
The engine will not stop.
u Go within the range, and try again.
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 220
2 Front Seat Heaters* P. 221
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
1Starting to Drive
Starting to Drive
When the engine was started using the
■
When the engine was started using the
the keyless remote
button on
button on the keyless remote
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
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.
When the engine was started in any case
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into (D. Select
(R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
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.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 546
■ 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.
1Hill start assist system
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.
Put the transmission into (D, (S, or (L when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is
switched off.
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1Stopping the Engine
Stopping the Engine
■
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.
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into (P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• The transmission is in (P.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
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