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2.03
IGNITION SWITCH / STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
- Stop and steering lock position
(St)
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel slightly until the
latch
engages
in
the
steering
column.
To unlock: turn the key and the
steering wheel slightly.
- Accessories position
A
The ignition is switched off. Any
accessories
(radio
etc.)
will
continue to operate.
- “Ignition on” position M
The ignition is switched on:
•
Petrol version:
the engine may be
started.
•
Diesel
version:
engine
is
pre-heating.
- “Start” position D
If the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, the key must be turned
back before the starter can be
activated again. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
TURBO engines require
certain
precautions
during use to ensure that
the
turbo
will
be
properly lubricated:
- On starting the engine, allow it
to idle for a few seconds before
increasing engine speed.
- To stop the engine, wait until it
is idling before switching off
the ignition.
Starting the engine
In the case of an automatic gearbox
Refer
to
the
information
on
automatic gearboxes in section 2.
Petrol injection
Engine warm or cold:
- Turn the key to the start
position
without depressing
the accelerator
.
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to the stop position.
