Rover 200 coupe, Руководство пользователя

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Starting & Driving – 2.0
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting, check that the handbrake is on and
that the gear lever is in neutral. All unnecessary
electrical equipment should be switched off.
Turn the starter switch to position 'III' to operate
the starter motor and release the keys 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 than 10 seconds at a time. If the
engine fails to start; switch off and wait for 10
seconds before trying again.
Turbo models
Allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds to enable
oil to reach the turbocharger bearings before
driving.
NOTE : While starting in freezing conditions, or when
the battery is in a low state of charge, reduce the
load on the battery by depressing the clutch and
holding it down until the engine is running.
Warming Up
The fuel injection system compensates for all Starting a Warm Engine
normal starting conditions by automatically
delivering the right amount of fuel to the engine. Under certain conditions, usually when ambient
Drive the car as soon as the engine has started or underbonnet temperatures are high, a warm engine
after 10 seconds on Turbo models – DO NOT warm may not start readily, or may run erratically
up the engine with the vehicle stationary. immediately after starting. This is caused by
vaporisation and is only likely to occur when
Harsh acceleration or labouring of the engine is not already warm engine has been left standing for
recommended at any time. However, when the short period.
engine is cold, this type of driving will damage the
engine and MUST be avoided! In these circumstances, half depress the
accelerator pedal whilst starting. Once the engine
has started, gradually release the accelerator pedal
until the engine is running smoothly, before drive
the car.
Switching off – Turbo
To avoid the possibility of damage to the
turbocharger bearings, always let the engine idle
for 10 seconds before switching off.
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.
RUNNING-IN
The engine, gearbox, brakes and tyres need
time to 'bed-in' and adjust to the demand
of everyday motoring. During the first 500
miles (800km) it is essential that you drive
with consideration for the running-in
process and heed the following advice:
- DO NOT allow the engine to exceed
3,000 rev/min in any gear.
- DO NOT operate at full throttle in any gear.
- DO NOT allow the engine to labour in
any gear.
- AVOID heavy braking
After the running-in distance has been
completed, engine speeds may be gradually
increased.