Starting the Engine
Never run an engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide and
can cause loss of consciousness, resulting in severe injury or death.
Starting a cold engine
1� Verify the gear selector is shifted to the Parking or Neutral position.
2� Apply the foot brake.
3� Turn the engine stop switch and main key switch to "
4� Verify the throttle is completely closed, then turn the key start switch.
5� Once the engine starts, continue to warm the engine for a short period before operating the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not activate the starting system more than 10 seconds on each attempt. If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, pause a few seconds before the next attempt, then try the start switch again. Each attempt
should be as short as possible to preserve battery energy.
The engine should only be started when the vehicle is at the neutral gear or parking gear.If the neutral
indicator light on the dashboard does not come on when the gear selector is in the neutral position, contact
your dealer to inspect the indicator electrical circuit or adjust the gear shifting system.
Allow the engine to warm up for a short period before operating the vehicle. Operating the vehicle
immediately after starting could cause engine damage.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
CAUTION
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