Skoda Fabia 2003 Owner's Manual page 98

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The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine
which means that the starter only has to crank the engine.
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Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be
damage to the starter.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time
after starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the
hydraulic valve clearance compensation. This is quite normal and is not
an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid
⇒ page 203.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox. The
tow-starting distance must not be more than 50 metres ⇒ page 207.
WARNING
There is the danger of poisoning if the engine is left running in an
enclosed space!
Caution
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Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as
long as the engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature
- risk of damaging the engine!
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Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter
should not be tow-started over a distance of more than 50 metres.
For the sake of the environment
Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right
away. This enables you to avoid unnecessary pollutant emissions.
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance
Petrol engines
These engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct
fuel/air mixture for every external air temperature.
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Do not operate the accelerator before and when starting engine if the
engine is cold or at normal operating temperature.
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Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not
start right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the
attempt.
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It is possible that the fuse on the electrical fuel pump is defect if the
engine still does not start ⇒ page 209.
Contact the nearest Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
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It may be necessary, if the engine is very hot, to slightly depress the
accelerator after the engine has started.
Diesel engines
Glow plug system
Diesel engines are equipped with a glow plug system, the preglow period
being controlled automatically in line with the coolant temperature and
outside temperature.
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The preglow indicator light comes on after the ignition has been
switched on.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during
the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained
unnecessarily.
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You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning
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light has gone out.
Breakdown assist-
ance
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