Starting The Engine - MG ZS Manual

STARTING & DRIVING
• Release the key immediately after the engine is started,
the ignition switch will return to position ON/RUN
automatically.
Note: When the ignition switch is in position OFF, if the
driver side door is opened, an audible warning sounds
to indicate that the key is not removed.
Note: When the steering wheel is locked and the key
cannot be turned from position OFF to position ACC,
please turn the steering wheel slightly whilst turning
the key to unlock the steering wheel.
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Starting the Engine

Never start or leave the engine running in
an unventilated building. Exhaust gases are
poisonous and contain carbon monoxide,
which can cause unconsciousness and may
even be fatal.
Catalytic converters and particulate filters
can be damaged if the wrong fuel is used, or
if an engine misfire occurs. Before starting
the engine, please read carefully the contents
in the "Catalytic converter and Particulate
Filter" section.
Operation of Starting the Engine
1 Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment
(including the air conditioning);
2 Apply the parking brake (refer to "Brake System" of
this section);
3 For auto transmission vehicles, ensure the shift lever
is in P or N position;