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Driving Pattern

With a completely cooled engine (one that has been off for at least 6 hours):

  1. Start the engine, and let it idle for at least 30 minutes or drive for at least 4 miles (5 km).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode for 10 seconds, then restart the engine and let it idle for at least 10 seconds.

With a partially cooled engine (one that has been off for less than 6 hours):

  1. Start the engine, and let it idle for at least 30 minutes or drive for at least 4 miles (5 km).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode for 3 hours, then restart the engine and let it idle for at least 10 seconds.