Starting The Engine; Starting The Engine For A Manual Transmission Vehicle - Subaru 2000 Legacy Owner's Manual

7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the "ON" position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the en-
gine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid
levels should be checked daily, weekly or at fuel stops.

Starting the engine

CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than ten
seconds. If the engine fails to start after operating the starter for
five to ten seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before trying
again.
J Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift lever into neutral.
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. The starter
motor will only operate when the clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and check the operation
of the warning and indicator lights. Refer to the "Warning and indicator
light" section (chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position without depressing
the accelerator pedal. Release the key immediately after the engine has
started.
If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait a while and then turn
the ignition switch to the "START" position again while depressing the ac-
celerator pedal half way down.
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