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GENERAL INFORMATION
General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnected the
vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approx. 8 kilometres
(5 miles) after reconnecting the battery.
This is because the engine management
system must realign itself with the engine.
Any unusual driving characteristics during
this period may be disregarded.
Starting the engine by towing
or pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you must not
push or tow start your vehicle. Use
booster cables and a booster
battery. See Using booster cables
(page 104).
IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition switch positions
Position 0
WARNING
Never return the key to the 0
position when the vehicle is in
motion.
Ignition off. When the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the steering column
lock will be activated as soon as the
steering wheel is turned.
Position I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and all main
electrical circuits are disabled. The ignition
key should not be left in this position for
too long to avoid discharging the battery.
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Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning and indicator lamps
illuminate. This is the key position when
driving, and must also be selected when
being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release the key
as soon as the engine starts.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
Note: You can only operate the starter
for a maximum of 30 seconds at a time.
Cold or hot engine
All vehicles
CAUTION
When the temperature is below
-20ºC (-4ºF), switch the ignition on
for at least one second before
starting the engine. This will make sure
that the maximum fuel pressure is
established for starting the engine.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
1. Select park or neutral.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Start the engine.
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