Starting the engine

Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than 10 seconds.
If the engine fails to start after operating the starter for 5 to 10 seconds, wait for 10 seconds or more before trying again.
NOTE
• It may be difficult to start the engine when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected (for maintenance or other purposes). This difficulty is caused by the electronically controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis function. To overcome it, keep the ignition switch in the “ON” position for approximately 10 seconds before starting the engine.
• For non-turbo models, to protect the engine while the shift lever is in the neutral position (MT models)/select lever is in the “P” or “N” position (AT models), the engine is controlled so that the engine speed may not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is depressed hard.
See also:
Selection of manual mode
With the vehicle either moving or stationary,
move the select lever from the “D”
position to the manual gate then move it to
the “+” end or “−” end of the manual gate
to select manua ...
Heater operation
NOTE
● When the “” button or “”
button is pressed the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly
defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button ...
High/low beam change (dimmer)
To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “”
on the combination meter is also on.
To switch b ...
