Ignition Switch - Renault SENIC Handbook

RUNNING IN
Petrol version
For the first 625 miles (1000 km) do
not exceed 70 mph (130 km/h) in
the highest gear or
3500 rpm.
On completion of
(1000 km) you may use your car
normally. However, it is only after
1500 miles (3000 km) have been
covered that you may reasonably
expect full performance.
Service intervals: Refer to your
servicing booklet for details about
service intervals.
Diesel version
For the first 750 miles (1500 km), do
not exceed 2500 rpm. On completion
of this mileage you may drive faster,
however, the car will only provide
top performance after approximately
4000 miles (6000 km).
During the running in period, do
not accelerate hard while the engine
is still cold and do not let the engine
rev in the lower gears.
Service intervals: Refer to your
servicing booklet for details about
service intervals.
2.02

IGNITION SWITCH

3000 to
625 miles
"Stop" position (St) and anti-theft
lock applied
To lock: remove the key and turn
steering wheel slightly until the
latch engages
column.
To unlock: turn key and steering
wheel slightly.
"Auxiliaries" position A
The ignition is switched off. Any
auxiliaries fitted will still have a
current supply (example: radio).
"Ignition on" position M
The ignition is switched on:
• Petrol version: The engine may be
• Diesel version: Heater plugs are
"Start position" D
If the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, the key must be turned
back before the starter can be
activated again. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
in the steering
started.
"on".