Ikco SAMAND Owner's Manual page 90

Starting the engine
1- Check that the hand brake is pulled,
and the gearbox is in neutral position.
2- Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment (including the air conditioner)
3- Turn the ignition key to the third position,
and release the key immediately when the
engine starts.
Do not press the accelerator pedal while
starting, and do not keep on starting more
than 15 seconds each time. If the engine does
not start, wait 10 minutes, and then restart.
When the engine does not start,
or does not continue running.
- Press the accelerator half way down while
switching on. Do not keep on switching
over 15 seconds, and release the switch
as soon as the engine starts.
- If the engine fails to start, press the
accelerator fully and repeat the starting
sequence so that the engine is freed from
residual gasoline, the switching should not
take longer than 15 seconds, release the
accelerator as soon as the engine starts.
- Do not press or release the accelerator
while starting.
Cold weather
In temperatures less than -10ºC, the car
needs more time to start. Since the start
has to work longer, turn off all unnecessary
electric devices when starting.
Warming up the engine
For economizing in fuel consumption,
move the car immediately after starting,
but remember that pressing heavily on the
gas pedal and forcing the engine before
warming time is up can hurt the engine.
Parking the car
Always pull the hand brake and neutralize
the gear after parking and before releasing
the brake pedal and turning off the engine.
Breaking-in
The engine, gear box, brakes, and tires
need time to get adapted for normal
driving. During the first 1000kms, it is
necessary to drive with precaution and to
follow the directions as stated below:
-Do not let the engine speed to exceed 3000
revolutions per minute on any gear level.
STARTING / DRIVING
- Do not push the gas pedal until the end
at any speed.
- Do not force the engine at any gear level
- If possible do not force the brakes
excessively After breaking-in distance is
covered you will be able to use higher engine
speeds gradually.
Warning
Do not park your vehicle when working,
in places where there is chance of
contact with inflammable material and
stuff (such as grass, leaves and....).
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