Starting the Engine

Models with keyless access system
  1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Continuously variable transmission models
  1. Check that the shift lever is in P, then depress the brake pedal.
    • Although it is possible to start the vehicle in N, it is safer to start it in P.
Manual transmission models
  1. Check that the shift lever is in N. Then depress the brake pedal with your right foot, and the clutch pedal with your left foot.
    • The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.
All models
  1. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Honda Jazz Engine Start/Stop Button
Detail
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 2,400 metres.

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear demister in order to reduce battery drain.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with the engine or exhaust system.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

Immobilizer System


Bring the keyless remote close to the ENGINE START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless remote is weak.

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak


The engine may not start if the keyless remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds before trying again.

Stopping the Engine

You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

Continuously variable transmission models
  1. Shift to P.
  2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Manual transmission models
  • If the shift lever is in N, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
  • If the shift lever is in any gear other than N, depress the clutch pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Starting to Drive

Continuously variable transmission models
  1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that the parking brake indicator has gone off.

    Parking Brake

  2. Put the shift lever in D. Select R when reversing.
  3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.

Hill start assist system*

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help to prevent the vehicle from rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

Manual transmission models

Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to one of the forward gears when facing uphill, or R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.

Continuously variable transmission models

Move the shift lever to D, S or L* when facing uphill, or R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.

Detail
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking brake.

* Not available on all models

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