Starting/Stopping The Engine - Renault KWID 2024 User Manual

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE

Starting the engine
In cold condition : switch on the
ignition for several seconds before
starting the engine, so that it is easier
to start the engine.
Petrol injection
– Activate the starter without
depressing the accelerator.
– Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Never leave your vehicle
with the key or remote
control inside and never
leave a child (or a pet)
unsupervised, even for a short
while.
The reason for this is that the
child may endanger himself or
others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
window winders for example, or
locking the doors.
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 and passive
safety equipment such as air
bags will no longer operate.
The steering is locked when the
key is removed.
Special note
Depending on the vehicle, accessories
(e.g. radio) stop working either when
the engine is switched off or when the
doors are locked.
Starting problems
To avoid damage , do not keep trying
to start the engine (by pushing or
towing the vehicle) without having
identified and corrected the cause
of the fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
continue to try and start the engine,
but contact an approved dealer.
The following operating conditions
should be avoided :
– driving for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit.
– using leaded petrol.
– using fuel or lubrication additives
which are not approved.
Operating faults such as :
– faulty ignition, running out of fuel or
disconnected spark plugs resulting in
the engine misfiring or cutting out
when driving.
– loss of power.
may cause overheating, reducing
efficiency which may irreparably
damage vehicle components and
also the vehicle.
If you notice any of the above
operating faults, have the necessary
repairs carried out as soon as possible
by an approved dealer.
These faults may be avoided by
regularly taking your vehicle to an
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