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:
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed and intended to
be used primarily as a passenger-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain,
brakes, tires and suspe ...
Remote engine start system (dealer option)
- Do not remote start a vehicle in
an enclosed environment (e.g., in
a closed garage). Prolonged operation
of a motor vehicle in an
enclosed environment can cause
a harmful build-up of C ...
Remote transmitter program
New transmitters can be programmed to the remote engine start system in the event
that a transmitter is lost, stolen, damaged or additional transmitters are desired
(the system will accept up to e ...
