Toyota HILUX 2008 Owner's Manual page 192

NOTICE
z Do not crank for more than 30 sec-
onds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
z Do not race a cold engine.
z If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
(b) Starting the engine
(diesel engine)
30h002
Before starting the engine, be sure to fol-
low the instructions in "(a) Before crank-
ing".
Normal starting procedure (engine cold)
1. Turn the key to "ON" and verify that
the engine preheating indicator light
has come on. Keep the key in the
"ON" position until the light goes off.
2. With your foot off the accelerator ped-
al, crank the engine by turning the key
to "START". Release it when the en-
gine starts.
3. After the engine runs stably, you are
ready to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the
engine warm up for a few minutes before
driving.
If the engine is warm...
If the engine does not start, try the above
"Normal starting procedure".
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given above, depending on the en-
gine temperature.
If the engine will not start...
See "If your vehicle will not start" on page
196.
NOTICE
z Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
z Do not race a cold engine.
z If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
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