Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER Owner's Handbook Manual page 72

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Switches and controls
NOTE:
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After the engine has started, let it warm up for 1
to 2 minutes.
•
Do not continue operating the starter for more
than 15 seconds as this could damage it or dis-
charge the battery.
•
If you operate the starter continuously for 10
seconds and the engine still does not start, turn
the starter switch to the "ACC" position and wait
about 30 seconds for the battery to recover
before performing the starting procedure again.
•
Do not repeatedly operate the starter with only
short gaps between operations. If you need to
operate the starter two or more times to start the
engine, wait at least three seconds between
operations. Otherwise, you may damage the
engine and starter and/or cause them to work
poorly.
•
On a vehicle that has not been operated for a
week or more, or after replacement of engine oil
or engine oil filter element, be sure to crank the
engine before starting it.
•
In a cold region, using a high-capacity battery
improves engine startability.
1 Pre-starting steps
1. Pull parking brake lever to fully apply the parking
brake.
2. Manual transmission vehicles:
Place gearshift lever in the neutral position.
Vehicles with a DUONIC system:
Place the gearshift lever in the "P" position.
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2 Starting procedure
1. Depress the brake pedal fully.
CAUTION
For safety, keep the brake pedal depressed until
the engine has started.
2. Turn the starter switch to the "ON" position.
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