Starting The Engine/Stopping The Engine; Engine Immobiliser - Renault Clio 2003 Owner's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
■ In the case of an automatic
gearbox
Refer to the information on
automatic gearboxes in Section 2.
Special feature on
equipped with an
immobiliser system
In very cold conditions (temperatures
below –20°C): so that it is easier to
start the engine, switch on the
ignition for several seconds before
starting the engine.
Make sure the engine immobiliser is
not activated. Refer
information on the
immobiliser system in Section 1.
■ Diesel injection
Cold or warm engine
- Turn the key to the starter
position, D, without depressing
the accelerator.
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
If there is a child (or animal) in the vehicle, never leave it unattended with the key in the ignition. With the
key in the ignition he or she could start the engine or operate electrical equipment such as the electric
windows and there is a risk that the child may be injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). Risk of
serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the vehicle has stopped, the power
assisted steering, brake servo and the passive safety devices such as air bags and pretensioners will no longer operate.
When the key has been removed, the steering will lock.
■ Diesel injection
Turn the ignition key
to the ignition on position, M,
and hold this position until the
preheating warning light goes
out.
vehicles
engine
Turn the key to the starter
position, D, without depressing
the accelerator.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
to the
Engine
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to the "stop" position.
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