How to Use the Push Button Start
The push button start starts/stops the engine and switches the vehicle power position depending on the vehicle status and the driver's operation.
Starting the Engine
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Make sure that the parking brake is applied.
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(Automatic transmission)
Make sure that the selector lever is in the P position.
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(Manual transmission)
Depress the clutch pedal and brake pedal.
(Automatic transmission)
Depress the brake pedal.
The push button start indicator light (green) and the KEY indicator light (green)
in the instrument cluster turn on. 
The engine starts and the KEY indicator light (green)
in the instrument cluster turns off.
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If the engine cannot start using the push button start, make sure that the power saving function of the key is not on. When the power saving function is on, the key operation indicator light does not turn on or flash. When the power saving function is on, turn it off.
Refer to Convenient Ways to Use the Key (Search).
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Do not use high engine speeds until reaching the operating temperature.
Stopping The Engine
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Stop the vehicle.
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(Manual transmission)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transmission)
Shift the selector lever to the P position.
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Set the parking brake.
The engine stops and the vehicle power is switched OFF.
Switching the Vehicle power Position
Press the push button start without depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or brake pedal (automatic transmission).
Each time the push button start is pressed, the vehicle power position is switched in the order of ACC, ON, and OFF.
When the vehicle power is switched to ACC, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns on.
When the vehicle power is switched OFF and a door is opened/closed or locked, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns off.
(Automatic transmission)
If you leave the vehicle power switched to ACC while the selector lever is in the P position, the vehicle power is switched OFF in about 25 minutes.
