GENERAL INFORMATION
General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnected the
vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approx. 8 kilometres (5
miles) after reconnecting the battery.
This is because the engine management
system must realign itself with the engine.
Any unusual driving characteristics during
this period may be disregarded.
The starter should not be operated for
longer than 10 seconds during each start
cycle. Release the ignition key as soon as
the engine has started. If the engine has
not started, return the ignition key to
position
O
and repeat the starting
procedure.
If the engine does not start, See
Fuel
Shutoff
(page 69).
Starting the engine by towing or
pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you must not
push or tow start your vehicle. Use
booster cables and a booster battery.
See
Jump Starting the Vehicle
(page
90).
IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition switch positions
Position 0
WARNING
Never return the key to the 0 position
when the vehicle is in motion.
Ignition off. When the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the steering column
lock will be activated as soon as the
steering wheel is turned.
Position I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and all main
electrical circuits are disabled. The ignition
key should not be left in this position for
too long to avoid discharging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning and indicator lamps
illuminate. This is the key position when
driving, and must also be selected when
being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release the key
as soon as the engine starts.
STARTING A PETROL ENGINE
Note:
You can only operate the starter for
a maximum of 10 seconds at a time.
Cold or hot engine
All vehicles
CAUTION
When the temperature is below -10ºC,
switch the ignition on for at least one
second before starting the engine.
This will make sure that the maximum fuel
pressure is established for starting the
engine.
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
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Figo (CEC) Vehicles Built From: 23-08-2013, enIND, Edition date: 08/2013
Starting and Stopping the Engine