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Using the Transaxle: 10
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Manual transaxle – Provided you have the
keyless push start system remote control-
ler with you, the engine automatically
starts when you press the engine switch to
select this ignition mode after shifting to
"N" (Neutral) and depressing the brake and
clutch pedals.
Auto Gear Shift – Provided you have the
keyless push start system remote control-
ler with you, the engine automatically
starts when you press the engine switch to
select this ignition mode after placing the
gearshift lever in the "N" position and
depressing the brake pedal.
NOTE:
You do not need to keep the engine switch
pressed to start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in the
"ACC" or "ON" mode when the
engine is not running. Avoid using
the radio or other electric accesso-
ries for a long time when the engine
switch is in the "ACC" or "ON" mode
when the engine is not running, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge.
NOTE:
• The steering lock may not be released if
some load is acting on the steering
wheel. If this happens, turn the steering
wheel to the right or left to relieve it from
the load before you press the engine
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switch again to change to the desired
ignition mode.
• In the presence of strong radio signals or
noise, you may not be able to change
the ignition mode to "ACC" or "ON" or to
start the engine using the engine switch.
Keyless Push Start System
(if equipped)
Provided the keyless push start system
remote controller is within the "interior work-
able area" (refer to the related explanation
in this section), you can use the engine
switch for starting the engine and selecting
an ignition mode ("ACC" or "ON"). In addi-
tion, the following functions can be used:
• Keyless entry function. Refer to "Keyless
Push Start System Remote Controller" in the
"BEFORE DRIVING" section for details.
• Locking and unlocking doors using a
request switch. Refer to "Keyless Push
Start System Remote Controller" in the
"BEFORE DRIVING" section for details.
• Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to
"Immobilizer System" in the "BEFORE
DRIVING" section for details.
Engine Switch Illumination
The engine switch is illuminated (lit) in the
following situations:
• When the engine is off and the driver's
door is open, or for 15 seconds after the
driver's door is closed. The illumination
will fade out after the 15 seconds past.
• When the engine is off and the position
lights are on. The illumination will go out
when the position lights are turned off.
• When the engine is on and the position
lights and/or the headlights are on. The
illumination will go out when the head-
lights are turned off.
NOTE:
To save the battery, the illumination will be
automatically turned off when both of the
following conditions are simultaneously
met:
• The headlights and position lights are
turned off.
• A period of 15 minutes has elapsed after
opening the driver's door.
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