Before Starting The Engine - SSANGYONG REXTON Owner's Manual

2–4 STARTING AND OPERATING

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

• Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
• The maintenance items in this manual
should be checked periodically, e.g.,
each time you check the engine oil.
• Check that all the windows and lights are
clean.
• Visually inspect the tyres for their ap-
pearance and condition. Also check the
tyre pressures for proper inflation.
• Position seat and adjust head restraints.
• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten your seat belts and ask all pas-
sengers to do likewise.
• Check the operation of the warning
lights when the key is turned to the "ON"
position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Manual transmission :
Move the gearshift lever to Neutral po-
sition and depress the clutch pedal to the
floor while cranking the engine.
Automatic transmission* :
Move the selector lever to "P" (Park) or
"N" (Neutral), although "P" is preferred.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the selector lever is in one of the driv-
ing positions.
Diesel engine model :
The glow indicator light will come on and
go out when the glow plugs are suffi-
ciently heated for cold engine starting.
As soon as the glow indicator light goes
out, start the engine.
3. Crank the engine without touching the
accelerator pedal by turning the igniting
key to the "START" position.
Release the key when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run, re-
peat the above procedure.
CAUTION
To help prevent the start motor dam-
age;
• Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time.
• If the engine does not start, wait 10
seconds before trying again.
CAUTION
Excessive temperature can damage
the exhaust system.
Do not idle at high speed for more
than 5 minutes.
Fully depress the clutch pedal, or the
engine will not start.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while starting the engine.
Depress the brake pedal when you
start the engine.