Rover 75 Saloon, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Starting & Driving
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PETROL MODELS
Never start or leave the engine running in an unventilated
building - exhaust gases are poisonous and contain carbon
monoxide, which can cause unconsciousness and may even be fatal.
Catalytic converters can be damaged if the wrong fuel is used,
or if an engine misfire occurs. Before starting the engine, you
should be aware of the precautions detailed under ‘CATALYTIC
CONVERTER’, page 92.
Starting the engine
1. Check that the handbrake is on and that the gear lever is in
neutral (‘P’ or ‘N’ for automatic transmission).
2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment (including the
air conditioning).
3. Turn the starter key to the third position and release the key
as soon as the engine has started.
NOTE: Continued use of the starter will not only discharge the battery,
but may damage the starter motor and the catalytic converter.
DO NOT press the accelerator pedal while starting and DO NOT
operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, switch off and wait for at least 10 seconds before trying
again.
What to do if the engine fails to start, or starts but will not
continue running:
•
Press the accelerator pedal half way down while operating the
starter. DO NOT operate the starter for more than 15 seconds
and release the accelerator as soon as the engine starts.
•
If the engine still fails to start, operate the starter again, this time
fully depressing the accelerator pedal to clear the engine of
excess fuel. Ensure the starter motor is not operated for more
than 15 seconds and release the accelerator as soon as the engine
starts.
•
DO NOT pump the accelerator pedal during starting.