Operation Manual

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-21
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 If the engine will not start because the bat-
tery is weak or discharged, refer to
“Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2
for instructions.
 A longer warm up period will only con-
sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed up
enough for driving when the bar graph of
the engine coolant temperature display
starts to move. Refer to “Interrupt display
screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position)” on page 5-121.
 On vehicles equipped with the Twin
Clutch SST, the following may occur after
the engine is started, but they do not indi-
cate an abnormality.
• You may hear operational sounds of the
Twin Clutch SST and you may feel
vibration in the vehicle body.
• If you shift the gearshift lever into the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position and depress
the accelerator pedal, increases in the
engine speed will be limited.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni-
cally controlled fuel injection system. This is
a system that automatically controls fuel
injection. There is no need to depress the
accelerator pedal when starting the engine.
The starter motor should not be run for more
than 15 seconds at a time.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds
between attempts to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly
seated with seat belts fastened.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal down with
your right foot.
3. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way
down (manual transaxle).
4. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
On vehicles with continuously variable
transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST,
make sure the selector lever (CVT) or the
gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is in the
“P” (PARK) position.
WARNING
 Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle out of the area. Car-
bon monoxide gas, which is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up and
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
 Do not push-start the vehicle.
 Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive
at high speeds until the engine has had a
chance to warm up.
 Release the ignition switch as soon as the
engine starts. Otherwise, the starter motor
will be damaged.
Starting the engine
NOTE
 For models equipped with a manual trans-
axle, the starter will not operate unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch inter-
lock). This is a safety feature.
NOTE
 On vehicles with CVT, the starter will not
operate unless the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the
starter will not operate unless the gearshift
lever is in the “P” (PARK) position or the
gearshift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P”
(PARK) position so that the wheels are
locked.