Starting The Engine / Stopping The Engine - Renault Modus Manual

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
Petrol injection
Engine hot or cold
- Turn the key to the start
position without depressing
the accelerator.
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
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Diesel injection
Cold or warm engine
- Turn the key to
position D but do not depress
the accelerator.
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note: several seconds may pass
between turning the key and
the engine starting to allow for
engine preheating.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to the "Stop" position.
"Start"
If there is a child (or
animal) in the vehicle,
never leave it unattended
with the key in the
ignition. With the key in the
ignition he or she could start up
the engine or operate electrical
equipment such as the electric
windows and there is a risk that
the child may be injured (by
trapping his or her neck, arm,
hand, etc.). Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition
before the vehicle has stopped
completely. Once the vehicle has
stopped, the brake servo, power
assisted steering, etc. and the
passive safety devices such as
airbags and pretensioners will no
longer operate.
When the key has been removed,
the steering will lock.