Starting And Operating; Preparation Before Starting; Normal Starting Procedure - Chery Automobile User Manual

Starting and Operating

Preparation Before Starting

Before starting your vehicle, adjust
your seat, adjust the inside and out-
side mirrors, fasten your seat belt,
and, if present, instruct all other occu-
pants to buckle their seat belts. Make
sure the headlamps and other electri-
cal accessories are OFF.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle.
Leaving children in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be se-
riously or fatally injured. Do not leave
the key in the ignition. A child could
operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transaxle
Before starting the engine, fully en-
gage the parking brake, press the
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clutch pedal to the floor, and place the
gear selector in NEUTRAL.
NOTE: The engine will not start until
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
WARNING!
Racing the engine at high speed may
cause excessive heat in the exhaust
system, resulting in overheating and ve-
hicle fire, which may cause serious in-
juries or death.
If there is resistance when turning the
ignition switch, try turning the steering
wheel left and right until the ignition
switch can be turned to the ON posi-
tion. This resistance is probably due
to any of the following reasons:
• The direction of the front wheels
• The front wheel is touching the curb
• The steering wheel self-locks
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Normal Starting Procedure

The following should be performed for
normal starts:
• Turn the ignition switch to the START
position without pumping or depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. Release the
switch when the engine starts.
• The starter motor may need to remain
engaged for up to 15 seconds in very
cold conditions until the engine is
started.
If the engine fails to start within 15
seconds, turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the normal
starting procedure. If the engine
still doesn't start, see Failed Start-
ing Procedure .