Starting/Stopping The Engine - Renault TWINGO Manual

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE

Starting the engine
– Petrol injection
Engine warm or cold:
– Turn the key to the start position
without depressing the accel-
erator;
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
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Diesel injection indicator
light
Turn the ignition key to the "Ignition
on" position and hold this position
until the preheating indicator light
goes out.
Turn the key to the "Start" position
without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key as soon
as the engine starts.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key back
to the "Stop" position.
Never leave the vehicle un-
attended with the key in the
ignition if there is a child
(or animal) in the vehicle.
With the key in the ignition, he or
she could start the engine or oper-
ate electrical equipment such as the
electric windows and there is a risk
that part of their body may become
trapped (neck, arm, hand, etc.). Risk
of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition
before the vehicle has stopped
completely. Once the engine has
stopped, the brake servo, power-
assisted steering, etc., and the pas-
sive safety devices such as air bags
and pretensioners will no longer op-
erate.
The steering is locked when the key
is removed.
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