The car is started using the start knob in the tunnel console when the key is in the passenger compartment. You can also use your phone as a key if you have Digital Key installed on your phone.
Start knob in the tunnel console.
Warning
Before starting:
Fasten the seatbelt.
Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mirrors.
Make sure that the brake pedal can be fully depressed.
Make sure the key or phone is in the car.
Hold the brake pedal depressed1 fully. Make sure that gear position P or N is selected.
Turn the start knob clockwise and then release it. The control automatically returns to its starting position.
Important
If the hybrid battery is discharged and the engine fails to start after 3 attempts - wait for 3 minutes before making a further attempt. Starting capacity increases if the battery is allowed to recover.
Important
The car cannot be started if the charging cable is still plugged-in. Pay attention that the charging cable is unplugged from the charging input socket before starting the car.
Note
The idling speed can be noticeably higher than normal during cold starting. This is done in order that the emissions system can reach normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which minimises exhaust emissions and protects the environment.
When the engine is started, the starter motor works until the engine is started or until its overheating protection triggers.
When starting in normal conditions, the car's electric drive motor is prioritised - the petrol engine remains switched off. This means that after the start knob has been turned clockwise, the electric motor has "started" and the car is ready to drive. A started car is indicated by the driver display's indicator lamps extinguishing and its preset theme illuminating.
However, there are situations where the petrol engine is started instead, e.g. in the event of the temperature being too low or if the hybrid battery needs charging.
Error messages
If the Car key not found message is shown in the driver display when starting, place the key or the phone with Digital Key by the backup reader. Then try to start the car again.
Backup reader's location in the tunnel console.
Note
When the key is positioned by the backup reader, make sure that there are no car keys, metal objects or electronic apparatus by the backup reader, (e.g. mobile phones, tablets, laptops or chargers). Several car keys close to one another by the backup reader may cause interference with each other.
If the message Car start System check, wait is shown in the driver display when starting, wait until the message disappears and then try to start the car again.
Warning
Never remove the key or phone with active Digital Key from the car while driving.
Warning
Always take the key or the phone with Digital Key out from the car when leaving the car, and make sure the car's electrical system is in ignition position 0 - especially if there are children in the car.
