Starting & Driving – 1.6
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting, check that the handbrake is on and
that the gear lever is in neutral (
'P'
or
'N'
for
automatic transmission). All unnecessary electrical
equipment should be switched off.
Turn the starter switch to position
'III'
to operate
the starter motor and release the key as soon as
the engine has started. Do not press the
accelerator pedal while the starter motor is
engaged, and do not operate the starter for more
Warming Up
than 15 seconds at a time. The fuel injection system compensates for all
normal starting conditions by automatically
NOTE:
While starting in freezing conditions, or when delivering the right amount of fuel to the engine.
the battery is in a low state of charge, reduce the Drive the car as soon as the engine has started -
load on the battery by depressing the clutch and DO NOT warm up the engine with the vehicle
holding it down until the engine is running. stationary.
WHAT TO DO IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START
Harsh acceleration or labouring of the engine is
not recommended at any time. However, when
If the engine fails to start or starts but will the engine is cold, this type of driving will damage
not continue running: the engine and MUST be avoided!
- Depress the accelerator pedal half way
and operate the starter again.
RUNNING-IN
- Gradually release the accelerator as The engine, gearbox, brakes and tyres need
soon as the engine is running time to 'bed-in' and adjust to the demands
smoothly. Of everyday motoring. During the first 500
miles (800km) it is essential that you drive
If the engine still fails to start: with consideration for the running-in
- Clear any excess fuel from the engine process and heed the following advice:
by depressing the accelerator pedal
fully while operating the starter. - DO NOT allow the engine to exceed
3,000 rev/min in any gear.
- Release the accelerator to half way and
try again to start the engine. - DO NOT operate at full throttle in any gear.
NOTE
: In certain atmospheric - DO NOT allow the engine to labour in
conditions, even a warm engine may be any gear.
difficult to start. If this is the case, use
the starting procedure outlined above, - AVOID heavy braking
and DO NOT pump the accelerator
pedal! After the running-in distance has been
completed, engine speeds may be gradually
High Altitude and Cold Weather Starting
increased.
At altitudes above 2400 metres (8000 feet) and in
extreme cold weather, the starting instructions
outlined under
'What to do if the engine fails to
start'
(above) should be adopted as normal
starting procedure.
WARNING!
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.
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