Operation For Each Function Of Button Starting: Notes

• The electric power is changed through OFF → ACC→IGN→OFF by pressing the button without stepping on the brake (Or with stepping on the brake) inside the car with FOB key (However, repeat ACC↔IGN when it is not in P. Converting to OFF is impossible.)
• The engine can be ignited when the button is pressed while stepping on the brake at P/N positions with FOB key.

Fig 1: Button Starting Function Chart - Electric Power ON / Ignition ON

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• The ignition OFF is possible in the state of vehicle stop. (Ignition OFF is possible in any position of ATM lever.)
• The lever shall be shifted for parking in gear N by pressing the ATM lever release button after electric power off in P.

Fig 2: Button Starting Function Chart - Electric Power OFF / Ignition OFF

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• A method of stopping the engine by force in case of overturned vehicle, fuel leakage or emergency (e.g. Accelerator pedal returning failure)
• The engine is off and returned to the ACC state when the button is pressed for 2 seconds and more than 3 times successively within 3 seconds during driving. The restarting is available for next 30 seconds regardless of FOB key and the electric power is changed through OFF → ACC→IGN→OFF by pressing the button without stepping on the brake (or with stepping on the brake) inside the car with FOB key. (However, when it is not in P position, ACC↔IGN is repeated. The conversion to OFF is impossible.)

Fig 3: Button Starting Function Chart - How To Turn OFF Ignition By Force And To Restart While Driving

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Engine start is available when the brake pedal is stepped on within 0.5 second after pressing the start button in engine OFF state.

• Electric power OFF: LED OFF
• Electric power ACC state: Amber LED ON
• Electric power ON: Red LED ON
• During cranking: Maintaining the previous LED ON state before cranking
• Starting ON state: LED OFF