Starting and stopping the engine
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Starting and driving
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The operation mode can be in any mode
to start the engine.
The starter motor will be turning for up to
approximately 15 seconds if the engine
switch is released at once. Pressing the
engine switch again while the starter
motor is still turning will stop the starter
motor. The starter motor will be turning
for up to approximately 30 seconds while
the engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a
while and then attempt to start the engine
again. Trying repeatedly with the starter
motor still turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
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1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
4. Make sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.
5. Press the engine switch.
The diesel preheat indicator lamp will
first illuminate, and then after a short time
go out, indicating that preheating is com-
pleted. The engine will start.
Starting and stopping the
engine
Tips for starting
WARNING
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and
can be fatal.
CAUTION
Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.
Do not run the engine at high speeds or drive
the vehicle at high speeds until the engine
has had a chance to warm up.
If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-
charger, do not stop the engine immediately
after high-speed or uphill driving. First allow
the engine to idle to give the turbocharger a
chance to cool down.
Starting the engine
NOTE
When the engine is not started, it may
become hard to depress the brake pedal and
the vehicle may not be able to detect the
pedal operation.
Therefore the engine may not be started. In
such a case, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
NOTE
If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cator lamp is on for a longer time.
Putting the operation mode in ON will also
start preheating the engine. When the engine
has not been started within approximately
5 seconds after the diesel preheat indicator
lamp went out, put the operation mode in
OFF. Then, attempt the engine start proce-
dure to preheat the engine again.
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.