Before starting engine
1. Check the area around the vehicle be
fore entering it.
2. Make sure that the parking brake is ap
plied.
3. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
and headrest height.
4. Adjust the inside mirror and outside mir-
rors.
5. Lock all doors.
6. Fasten seat belts.
7. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces
sories.
8. Check fuel gauge.
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Starting engine
CAUTION
• Do not crank the starter continuously
for more than 10 seconds.
• Do not race a cold engine to prevent
engine damage.
• Keep moderate speed until the engine
warms up thoroughly.
Starting procedure of vehicle with
auto-choke (carburetor engine)
1. Depress the clutch pedal fully and hold
it in that position until the engine starts.
(Manual transmission).
2. Shift the transmission lever to neutral
(manual transmission) or to Prange (au
tomatic transmission).
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
3. Turn the ignition key to "ON". Ensure the
warning lights glow.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
turn the ignition key to "ST ART" and
release.
5. You need not keep your foot on the
accelerator pedal.
Check that warning lights go out except
parking brake warning light.
6. Warm up the engine for a few minutes
before driving.