Renault Premium DXi 11, Service Manual

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C3-1
Driving
RIVING Start-up
Starting the engine
Depending on your vehicle's equip-
ment, check that the engine cooling
system preheater is disconnected. Do
not start the engine if the preheater is
connected for you run the risk of de-
stroying the preheater resistor.
Make sure the parking brake is released.
Make sure the gear lever is in neutral.
Cancel the "Emergency stop " control by press-
ing switch (B4) (case of ADR vehicles for
transport of hazardous substances).
Actuate the starter, without accelerating.
Temperatures below 5°C: the engine speed varies according to engine temperature and the
"warm hold" function is activated (see page B-2-58).
Temperatures above 5°C: the engine speed varies according to engine temperature.
Temperatures below 0°C : Move the ignition
key to position (3) (preheating), wait for warn-
ing light (X) to go out, turn the key to position
(4) to actuate the starter and release the key as
soon as the engine fires.
In all cases, the engine speed varies according
to engine temperature.
The use of "Start pilote" type prod-
ucts (ether) for starting the engine is
strictly forbidden (serious risk of
spontaneous combustion or explo-
sion).