The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is pressed, the ignition switches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button start again from ON switches the ignition off.
The engine starts by pressing the push button start while depressing the brake pedal. To switch the ignition position, press the push button start without depressing the pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched ON while the engine is not running. Doing so could result in the battery going dead. If the selector lever is in the P position, and the ignition is in ACC, the ignition switches off automatically after about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices turns off and the push button start indicator light (amber) also turns off.
Before leaving the driver's seat, always switch the ignition off, set the parking brake, and make sure the selector lever is in P:
Leaving the driver's seat without switching the ignition off, setting the parking brake, and shifting the selector lever to P is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur which could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the vehicle for even a short period, it is important to switch the ignition off, as leaving it in another position will disable some of the vehicle's security systems and run the battery down.
(Locked steering wheel)
If the push button start indicator light (green) is flashing and the beep sound is heard, this indicates that the steering wheel is not unlocked (for vehicles with a type A meter, messages are displayed in the instrument cluster). To unlock the steering wheel, move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the push button start.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
In addition, for vehicles equipped with the steering column lock function, the steering wheel unlocks.
The keyless entry system does not function while the push button start has been pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock even if they have been locked manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The indicator light (amber) turns off. (The indicator light (amber) illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the engine is started (Search).
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
When the push button start is pressed to ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an abnormality.
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of power braking, which could cause an accident and serious injury.
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake.
Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition position is off.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
If the system detects that the remaining battery power of the key is low when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement (Search).
(Vehicle equipped with Type A*1 instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type B*2 instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes for approximately 30 seconds.
If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a position other than P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Continuously pressing the push button start or quickly pressing it any number of times while the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven will turn the engine off immediately. The ignition switches to ACC.