9.4. Starting the electric vehicle (Electric Vehicle) system

Confirm the parking brake is applied.

Confirm that the vehicle is in the P (Park) position.

The electric vehicle (Electric Vehicle) is designed not to operate unless the shift position is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) positions.

The Intelligent Key must be carried with you when operating the power switch.

Firmly depress the brake pedal and push the power switch to place the electric vehicle system in the READY to drive position.

To place the vehicle in the READY to drive position immediately, push and release the power switch while depressing the brake pedal with the power switch in any position. The READY to drive indicator light in the meter illuminates.

To stop the electric vehicle system, push the park button on the shift lever, and push the power switch to the OFF position.