Starting

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    Note: When the charger is plugged into the vehicle, the battery charging icon illuminates in the center of the speedometer. During this time, the gearbox can not be shifted and the motor is not enabled.

  1. Disconnect the vehicle charging cable, if connected.
  2. Set the parking brake, if it is not already engaged.
  3. Press the brake pedal and turn the key fully clockwise to the START position. After the system emits a single 'chirp', release the key.
  4. The system will run a self-check and activate.
  5. After the system emits a double 'chirp', the ready to move indicator appears in the bottom-left of the instrument panel and briefly in the middle of the speedometer, indicating the vehicle is ready to be driven. See figure .

    Fig. 1, Ready to Move Indicator

  6. Apply the service brake, then release the parking brake.
  7. With the service brake applied, select the desired gear on the multifunction gear control—located on the right side of the steering column—to put the vehicle in gear, then slowly release the service brake. For multifunction gear control information, see Chapter 5 .
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Parent topic: Motor Starting and Shutdown
Document Number: 0000071520
Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-26
Topic Publication Date: 2024-03-26