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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
Vehicles
fitted
with
engine
immobiliser
In
very
cold
conditions
(temperatures below –20°C): so that
it is easier to start the engine, switch
on the ignition for several seconds
before
starting the engine.
Make
sure
that
the
engine
immobiliser is not activated. Refer
to the section entitled “Engine
immobiliser” in Section 1.
Petrol injection
Turn the key to the "Start" position
without depressing the accelerator
pedal
.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Diesel injection
Turn the ignition key to
“ignition on” position
M
and hold it
in this position until the engine
preheating warning light goes out.
Turn the key to “start” position
D
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.
If there is a child (or a pet) in the vehicle, never leave it unattended with the key in the ignition. With the key
in the ignition the child could start the engine or operate electrical equipment such as the electric windows
and there is a risk that he or she may be injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). Risk of serious
injury.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo,
power assisted steering, etc. and the passive safety devices such as airbags and pretensioners will no longer operate.
When the key has been removed, the steering will lock.
