Driving your vehicle
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Starting the engine
WARNING
• Never press the ENGINE
START/STOP button whilst
the vehicle is in motion. This
would result in loss of direc-
tional control and braking
function, which could cause
an accident.
• 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), set the parking
brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement
may occur if these precau-
tions are not taken.
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• Never reach for the ENGINE
START/STOP button or any
other controls through the
steering wheel whilst the vehi-
cle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in the
area could cause loss of vehi-
cle control, an accident and
serious bodily injury or death.
• Do not place any movable
objects around the driver's
seat as they may move whilst
driving, interfere with the driv-
er and lead to an accident.
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate
shoes when operating your
vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high
heels, ski boots,etc.) may inter-
fere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal.
• Do not start the vehicle with
the accelerator pedal
depressed. The vehicle can
move and lead to an accident.
• Wait until the engine rpm is nor-
mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake padel is
released when the rpm is high.