Starting The Engine - PEUGEOT 5008 Handbook

Driving

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P:
F depress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),
or
F press the brake pedal firmly (electronic or
automatic gearbox),
F insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
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F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2, ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.
if the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. if the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: You risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not leave the engine at idle to warm
up but move off straight away and drive
at moderate speed.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.
Never drive with the parking brake
applied: risk of overheating and damage
to the braking system.
Do not park or leave the engine running
with the vehicle stationary in areas
where flammable materials (dry grass,
dead leaves) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system: risk of fire.
Never leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. If you have to leave
the vehicle with the engine running,
apply the parking brake and put the
gearbox into neutral or position P or N.