Starting The Engine - Lancia Y Owner's Handbook Manual

STARTING
THE ENGINE
It is dangerous to let the
engine run in a garage or
other closed area. The en-
gine consumes oxygen and gives
off carbon dioxide, carbon monox-
ide and other poisonous fumes.
The ignition switch fits a safety de-
vice. If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
to STOP before trying to start the en-
gine again.
In a similar way, you will not be able
to turn the key from MAR to AVV
when the engine is running.
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT Do not press on the
accelerator before the engine is run-
ning.
1) Make sure the handbrake is up.
2) Put the gear lever into neutral.
3) Press the clutch pedal down to the
floor.
4) Turn the ignition key to AVV and
let it go the moment the engine starts.
Do not touch the high
voltage cables (spark plug
cables) when the engine is
running.
If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
to STOP before trying to start the en-
gine again.
If warning light ¢ remains lit to-
gether with the warning light
when the ignition key is at MAR,
turn the key to STOP and then to
MAR; if the warning light still re-
mains lit, try with the other keys pro-
vided with the car.
If you are still unable to start the en-
gine, follow the emergency startup
procedure (see "Emergency startup"
in the section "In an emergency") and
go to the nearest LANCIA Dealer-
ship immediately.
IMPORTANT Do not leave the ig-
nition key at MAR when the engine is
off.
During the running-in
period do not push the car
up to its highest perfor-
mance (e.g. sudden accelerations,
very long drives at high speed,
sharp braking etc.)
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