Starting the engine

Do not operate the starter motor

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.

See also:

Exterior
1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-7) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-28) 3) Bulb replacement (page 11-48) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-32) 5) Moonroof (page 2-28) 6) Roof rail (page 8-14) 7) Door lo ...

Cooling system
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely. Since the coolant is under pressure, you may suffer serious burns from a spray of boilin ...

Defogger and deicer
1) Rear window defogger 2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) 3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) The vehicle is equipped with a rear window defogger. Some models are also equipped with a ...