Pre-Starting Steps - Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2013 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
•
Do not try to push-start the engine. Push-
starting the engine is impossible for this
vehicle and could damage the transmission.
•
Do not use ether or other vapor compound
type starting aids. Use of such fluid on this
engine could result in serious damage.
NOTE:
•
After the engine has started, let it warm up for 1
to 2 minutes.
•
Do not continue operating the starter for more
than 15 seconds as this could damage it or dis-
charge the battery.
•
If you operate the starter continuously for 10
seconds and the engine still does not start, turn
the starter switch to the "ACC" position and wait
about 30 seconds for the battery to recover
before performing the starting procedure again.
•
On a vehicle that has not been operated for a
week or more, or after replacement of engine oil
or engine oil filter element, be sure to crank the
engine before starting it.

1 Pre-starting steps

1. Pull parking brake lever to fully apply the parking
brake.
2. Place the gearshift lever in the "P" position.
Make sure the gear position indicator displays
"P".
NOTE:
Your vehicle's engine cannot be started unless the
gearshift lever is in the "P" or "N" position. For
safety, we recommend starting the engine with the
Z21530
gearshift lever in the "P" position. Use the "N" posi-
tion only when absolutely necessary, for example, if
the engine stops while the vehicle is on a railroad
crossing.
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