Operation Manual

Starting and stopping the engine
Features and controls 5-59
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from a standstill even with the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST) in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the trans-
axle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does
not indicate a problem. If it occurs, place the
selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion and let the engine idle for at least 10 min-
utes.
The transaxle will warm up, and you will be
able to start normally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up
operation.
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At high altitude locations, the idle speed may
be higher. This is done in order to stabilize
the idle speed when the power steering sys-
tem and other systems operate. It does not
indicate a malfunction.
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. For vehicles with a manual transaxle, turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion to stop the engine, and then move the
gearshift lever to the 1st (on a uphill) or
“R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position.
For vehicles with continuously variable
transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST,
place the selector lever (CVT) or the gear-
shift lever (Twin Clutch SST) in the “P”
(PARK) position, and then turn the igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK” position to
stop the engine.
Idle speed in high altitude area
Stopping the engine
NOTE
 For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the
engine will stop and the vehicle power will
turn off approximately 1 second after the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”;
position.
The reason for this is that, in the time from
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position until the engine stops, the
gears inside the Twin Clutch SST disengage
so that the engine will start smoothly the
next time it is started.
Two clutches installed in the Twin Clutch
SST alternately engage and disengage to
achieve smooth shifting.
In addition, the gear on the side with the free
clutch is engaged, therefore, quick shifting is
performed.
If the engine was stopped with the gear
engaged like this, it would provide resistance
the next time the engine is started. Therefore,
the gear disengages in the approximately 1-
second period until the engine stops.
 For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, do not
operate the gearshift lever or the accelerator
pedal for approximately 1 second until the
engine stops.