Operating Instructions; Before Using The Car; Starting The Engine - Lancia Fulvia Coupe Instruction Book

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE
CAR
STARTING THE ENGINE
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Check that:
- the fuel is sufficient for the planned trip (key
in 1st or 2nd positions).
Take care that, on refuelling there are no lea ks
of premium fuel on the painted parts of the car.
- the coolant in the radiator skims the lower
edge of the frller, with heater cock open;
- the fluid in the brake reservoir does not drop
by more than
2
cm (0.78 in.) below the max . level;
- the oil in the sump is not much below the
max. level marked on the dipstick (located on
the engine front side) in order to avoid reaching
the min. level while running;
Th e oil level must be checked anyway not over
a distance of 1000 km (620 miles) .
- the tyres are inflated to the specified pressure.
Check frequently that the tyres of each pair of
wheels are inflated to the same pressure.
With switch key in 2nd poslUon (vertical, turn-
ed fully clockwise), the dynamo warning lamp
must light up, and the fuel gauge must indicate.
If the engine must be started in cold weather,
pull the choke lever fully or half-way (warning
lamp on instrument panel lighted up) .
At average temperature or when the engine is
warm, such operations are not necessary.
Depress the clutch pedal to release the engine
from the gearbox.
Then push the switch key fully home without
depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the engine
is started, let the key return to its normal position.
If the choke has been used, gradually push the
lever forwards as required by the engine, pushing
it fully home when the engine runs smoothly
and without misfiring. Should the engine fail
to start, try again, waiting 5 to 6 seconds in order
to allow the starter motor to come to rest before
being operated again.