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Driving your vehicle Key positions
Key positions
Ignition switch position
LOCK
Type A
Type B
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft.
The ignition key can be removed only in
the LOCK position.
The anti-theft steering column lock is
not a substitute for the parking brake.
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park) for the Intelligent Variable Trans
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mission, set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec
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trical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked in this
position.
If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time, the
battery may discharge.
Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK
or ACC while the vehicle is moving. This
would result in loss of directional control
and braking function, which could cause
an accident.