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Getting started
Driving
Starting with the SmartKey
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
̈ Do not depress accelerator.
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 (
୴ page 34) and release it
again immediately (“touch-start”).
The engine then starts automatically.
For information on turning off the engine
with the SmartKey, see (
୴ page 58).
Starting with KEYLESS-GO*
You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the
gear selector lever.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located in the vehicle.
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
̈ Do not depress accelerator.
̈ Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1 USA only
2 Canada only
̈ Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
The engine starts if the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.
For information on turning off the engine
with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off the en-
gine with KEYLESS-GO*” (
୴ page 59).
Warning! G
As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started.
Therefore, never leave children unattended
in the vehicle, as they could otherwise acci-
dentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle.