9.2.3.4. Starting the electric vehicle system

Make sure the parking brake is applied.

Make sure that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

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

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

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 P (Park) position switch on the shift lever, and push the power switch to the OFF position.