Chery A1 2008 Operating Instructions Manual page 23

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Be sure that all passengers tie the
seat belts properly. See the chapter
"Seats and Safety Device" for more
information about seat belt and its
proper usage.

Be sure that the headlight and other
electrical accessories are OFF.

Make sure handle of hand brake has
been pulled up.

Be sure that the selector lever is in
NEUTRAL.
 Turn ignition switch to the "Ⅱ"
position other than the "III".
If there exists resistance turning the key,
turn the steering wheel left and right until
the key could turn freely. This occurs
probably due to the following reasons:

The front wheel deflexion.

The front wheel hits the curb.

The steering wheel is turned when
INTRODUCTION OF DRIVING
getting into or out of the car. (the
steering wheel self-locks).

Be sure that the warning light on the
dashboard shine short time while
turning on the ignition key. If not,
deliver the car to Chery Authorized
Service Station for repair.
The warning light will not shine with the
driver's seat belt fastened before turning
on the ignition key.
THE ENGINE'S
STARTING
Turn the ignition switch to the "Ⅲ"
1.
position without stepping on the
accelerator pedal; release the key
immediately after the engine starts,
then the key will return to the "II"
position.
2. If ambient temperature is above
-12C and the engine fails to start
within 5 seconds for the first start,
turn the key to the "B" position and
wait 10 seconds before another try.
3. If the temperature is below -12C
and the engine fails to start within 15
seconds for the first start, turn the
key to the "B" position and wait 10
seconds before another try. If the
engine fails to start in successive two
tries, push accelerator pedal to floor
and hold, then turn the key to the
"Ⅲ" position. After the engine starts,
release the key, and then release the
accelerator pedal slowly as the
engine's RPM rises.
4. Run in idle speed a few seconds
after the engine starts, and then push