W W h h e e n n r r u u n n n n i i n n g g t t h h e e e e n n g g i i n n e e i i n n c c o o n n f f i i n n e e d d s s p p a a c c e e s s t t h h e e r r e e i i s s a a d d a a n n g g e e r r o o f f

p p o o i i s s o o n n i i n n g g . .

• Before starting, move gear lever to neutral (with automatic

gearbox, selector lever in "P" or "N" position) and apply handbrake

firmly.

• On vehicles with a manual gearbox depress the clutch pedal

when operating starter so that starter only has to turn engine.

• As soon as engine starts, release the ignition key so that starter

can disengage.

• After starting a cold engine it may sound noisy for a moment or

two because the oil pressure has to build up in the hydraulic

tappets first. This is normal and no cause for alarm.

F F o o r r t t h h e e s s a a k k e e o o f f t t h h e e e e n n v v i i r r o o n n m m e e n n t t

Do not warm the engine up by running it when the vehicle is stationary.

Begin driving the vehicle as soon as possible.

Safety First

Controls and equipment

C C a a u u t t i i o o n n

• Do not over-rev or use full throttle until the engine has reached the normal

operating temperature.

• On vehicles with a catalytic converter the engine must not be started by

towing the vehicle in excess of 50 m. Otherwise unburned fuel can pass into

the converter and lead to damage.

• Before trying to start the engine by towing, an attempt should be made, if

possible, to use the battery of another vehicle

chapter.

Petrol engines

The engine is equipped with a fuel injection system that

automatically supplies the correct air/fuel mixture.

When engine i i s s c c o o l l d d o o r r a a t t o o p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g t t e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e do n n o o t t accelerate

before or during the starting procedure.

If the engine does not start at once, stop using the starter after 10

seconds. Wait about half a minute and then try again.

If the engine still does not start, the electric fuel pump fuse may

have blown

"Fuses" chapter".

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When the engine i i s s v v e e r r y y h h o o t t it may be necessary to accelerate

slightly after the engine has started.

Tips and Maintenance

Driving

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