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Never start or let the engine run in an en-
closed unventilated area. Exhaust fumes
from the engine contain carbon monoxide
which is colorless and odorless. Carbon
monoxide, however, is a very harmful gas,
and can be fatal is inhaled.
Before turning the ignition key, make sure
the gearshift lever is in Neutral (Manual
Transmission). The Automatic Transmis-
sion can only be started in Neutral or in
Park.
Starting hints
Fasten safety belts!
Summer starting
Winter starting
Starting the engine at operating
temperatures
Operate the starter for a few seconds
only.
If the engine does not start the first time
or stalls, turn the ignition key all the way
to the left and restart.
As soon as the engine starts, release the
ignition key.
Operate the starter while slowly depres-
sing the accelerator pedal.
Do not try to warm up the engine by
letting it idle with the car stationary . . .
drive off immediately and maintain
moderate speed until the engine is warm.
On the Manual Transmission, also depress
the clutch pedal when starting so that the
starter only has to crank the engine.
First depress the accelerator pedal fully
and release slowly to activate the auto-
matic choke. Then start the engine.
Before operating the starter, depress the
accelerator pedal fully . . . do not release
it. Now start it.
