Ligier JS SO, User Manual

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N
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Photo 1
Photo 2
Starting the engine
(photos 1 and 2)
Ensure that the gear lever is in neu-
tral "N" on the lever and "N" dis-
played on the dashboard "1".
Put the handbrake on.
Switch on the ignition. At the
starting position ("M") (diagram
page 5) a beep will sound.
Wait for the preheating indicator to
turn off.
Activate the starter within 6 seconds
after the preheating light has gone
off. 2 beeps will sound if the engine
has not been started within the time
limit. In this event repeat the proce-
dure.
If a beep sounds instead of the engine
starting, then one of the gears is
engaged. In this event, return the lever
to neutral and activate the starter.
If the engine does not start immediately,
repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT :
once the engine has
started, check that the oil pressure
and engine fault lights have gone out.
Switching off the engine
1. Put the vehicle into neutral ( " N " )
2.
Switch off the ignition
. Wait for the engine to stop
.
Put on the handbrake
Starting the vehicle
1. With the engine running in slow motion,
put the gear lever into the drive position
without pressing on the accelerator.
2.
Release the handbrake.
.
Accelerate gradually
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ATTENTION!
The engine will not start if a gear is
engaged. (warning beep).
In neutral "N", a safety device
prevents the engine from being
accelerated using the pedal unless
the brake pedal has been previously
pressed.
(ON VEHICLES wITH THE DCI ENGINE
ONLY).
Exhaust gases are toxic. Do not
carry out these procedures in an
enclosed area.
!
2. 2 - STaRTING
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