MG ZS11, Owner'S Handbook Manual, Page: 181 / 324

STARTING & DRIVING
1 Place the smart key centrally in the centre console cup
holder cubby box with the buttons facing upward - as
shown in the illustration.
2 Press the clutch pedal and press START/STOP Switch
to start the vehicle.
If the immobiliser cannot be released after the car has left
the area of strong radio interference or had the smart
key battery replaced please consult an MG Authorised
Repairer.
Precautions for Starting the Engine
Idle speed will decrease after engine warm-up. Do not
increase engine speed immediately after engine starts.
Progressively operate the engine and transmission so that
oil can preheat and lubricate all operating components.
DO NOT press the accelerator pedal while starting and
DO NOT operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at
a time.
In temperatures of -10°C and below, engine cranking times
will increase. It is essential that all unnecessary electrical
equipment is switched off while cranking.
IMPORTANT
• If the vehicle will not enter a ON/RUNNING state,
please check for any warning indicators or messages
displayed in the instrument pack message centre. In
extremely low temperatures please allow 5 minutes
between starting attempts, if after 3 attempts the
vehicle will not start please consult an MG Authorised
Repairer or breakdown service.
• DO NOT leave the ignition switch in the ACC,
ON/RUNNING or START positions for any length of
time when the engine is not running, otherwise it may
lead to battery discharge due to the use of electrical
equipments.
• The vehicle is fitted with engine immobilisation system.
Any independently made key cannot start the engine.
• Your car is controlled by electronic control systems.
When starting the engine, please make sure there are
no electronic devices that can create electromagnetic
interference near the vehicle. This may cause issues
with the electronic control systems on the vehicle.
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