Renault Avantime 2002 Manual page 70

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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Diesel injection
Cold or warm engine
Turn the ignition key to the
ignition-preheating position and
hold it there until the preheating
warning light goes out and the "OK"
message appears. The colder the
engine, the longer the preheating
time.
Turn the key to the starter position
and hold it there for a maximum of
10 seconds at a time until the engine
starts.
Let
the
engine
run
overrevving for several seconds.
2.04
(continued)
In cold weather
(Below –15°C)
Depress the clutch pedal and
activate the starter.
Let the engine idle for a few seconds
before gradually talking your foot
off the clutch.
Warm engine
Turn the key immediately to the
starter position. In the event that the
engine does not start at the first
attempt, repeat the operation using
preheating.
without
Let
the
overrevving for several seconds.
engine
run
without
Never
leave
unattended with the key in
the ignition if there is a
child (or animal) in the car.
With the key in the ignition, the
child could start the engine or
operate electrical equipment such
as the electric windows and thus
risk injury (by trapping its neck,
arm, hand, etc.). Risk of serious
injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the
vehicle
has
completely. (Once the vehicle has
stopped, the power steering, brake
servo
and
the
passive
devices such as air bags and
pretensioners
will
no
operate).
The steering will lock when the key
is removed.
the
car
stopped
safety
longer

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