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1) Try turning the ignition switch to the
"START" position or try pressing the
engine switch to change the ignition
mode to START with the headlights
turned on to determine the battery condi-
tion. If the headlights go excessively dim
or go off, it usually means that either the
battery is flat or the battery terminal con-
tact is poor. Recharge the battery or cor-
rect
battery
terminal
necessary.
If the engine is flooded with the fuel, it may
be hard to start. If this happens, press the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it there while cranking the engine.
• For petrol engine model, do not operate
the starter motor for more than 12 sec-
onds.
• For diesel engine model, do not operate
contact
as
the starter motor for more than 30 sec-
onds.
The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
comes on as overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle
speed for a few minutes until the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off.
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