Starting the engine (diesel-powered vehicles)
[For vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system, refer to “Keyless operation system: Starting” on pages 1-17, 1-20.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless operation 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.
Note
► 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
► If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indication lamp is on for a longer
time.
► When the engine has not been started within about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat
indication lamp went out, return the ignition key
to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key to the “ON” position to preheat the engine
again.
► When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat indication lamp does not come on even
if the ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition key right to the “START” position.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the engine starts.
Note
► Minor noises may be heard on engine startup.
These will disappear as the engine warms up.
Using the MIVEC engine
The MIVEC engine automatically controls valve timing in accordance with driving conditions for maximum engine performance.
Note
► To protect the engine, the high-speed mode may not be selected while the engine coolant temperature is low.
See also:
Seat belt pretensioner system and force limiter system
The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat each have a seat belt equipped with
a pretensioner system.
Pretensioner system
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is under the followin ...
Windscreen wipers
Type 1
- Misting function. The wipers
will operate once. - Off
- Intermittent operation at intervals
of approximately 4 seconds –Slow
–Fast
Type 2
- Misting function. The wipers wil ...
Rear-view camera
The rear-view camera is a system that shows the view behind the vehicle on a
screen in the centre panel.
CAUTION
• The rear-view camera is an assistance system that enables the driver to
chec ...