NOTE
l
On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, the starter will not operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place the
gearshift lever in the "N" (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with A/T, CVT or Twin Clutch
SST, make sure the selector lever (A/T or
CVT) or gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST)
is in the "P" (PARK) position.
Vehicles with M/T
Vehicles with A/T
Vehicles with Twin
or CVT
Clutch SST
NOTE
l
On vehicles with A/T or 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 start-
er will not operate unless the gearshift lever
is in the "P" (PARK) position or the gear-
shift lever is in the "N" (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the "P"
(PARK) position so that the wheels are locked.
6. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" po-
sition, make certain that all warning lamps
are functioning properly before starting the
engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the "START" posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE
l
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.
Idling speed in high altitude area
At high altitude locations, the idling speed may be
higher. This is done in order to stabilize the idling
speed when the power steering system and other sys-
tems operate. It does not indicate a malfunction.
Starting the engine (diesel-powered ve-
hicles)
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[For vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
"Keyless operation system: Starting" on pages 1-16,
1-19.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
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Starting and driving
NOTE
l
On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, the starter will not operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock).
5. Place the gearshift lever in the "N" (Neutral)
position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
The diesel preheat indication lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time go out,
indicating that preheating is completed.
NOTE
l
If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l
When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp went out, return the ignition key
to the "LOCK" position. Then, turn the key
to the "ON" position to preheat the engine
again.
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