Starting an Electric Vehicle (EV) is similar to starting a vehicle with an internal combustion engine.
To start the vehicle:
The instrument panel displays the message Ready. See POWER GAUGE.
The electric motor is now enabled, and ready to provide propulsion energy to the vehicle’s driveline, once a drive selection is made. See DRIVING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that safe driver exit conditions are met. See DRIVER EXIT.
Before switching off, it is recommended that the vehicle is stationary. Make sure the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is applied and Park (P) is selected.
Press and release the START/STOP button on the dashboard. The electric motor switches off. The vehicle’s electrical system also switches off.
To switch off the electric motor while the vehicle is moving:
If a situation arises where an electric motor switch-off is urgent, carry out the following procedure:
With either method, the instrument panel displays the message Engine Stop Button Pressed.
To enable the vehicle’s electrical system without starting the vehicle:
To prevent the vehicle from being inadvertently left in a driveable condition, the driver exit system detects when the driver is leaving the vehicle. The system automatically switches off the vehicle when Park (P) is selected and all the following conditions exist:
If the electric motor is switched off while the vehicle is moving, a rolling restart can be initiated. Select Neutral (N) and press the START/STOP button on the dashboard.
The start backup procedure can be used to disarm the alarm and start the vehicle if either of the following occurs:
The start backup feature can only be used when the instrument panel displays Place Smart Key as shown, and press the start button.
To carry out the start backup procedure:
Once the electric motor is enabled, a drive selection can be made, if it is safe to do so.
If the smart key is not recognized, or the electric motor fails to start, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
Seek qualified assistance if the vehicle has been in a recent collision and the electric motor fails to enable when the START/STOP button is pressed. Damage to the vehicle may have occurred.
If the electric motor fails to enable, and a valid smart key is inside the vehicle, a check must be made to determine the cause. To do this:
Alternatively, if the electric motor fails to enable, the alarm system may need to be reset. To reset the alarm system, lock and unlock the vehicle.
If the electric motor still fails to enable, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
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