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Starting & Driving
DIESEL 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 applied 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. Insert the key and turn the starter switch to the second
position. Wait until the glow plug warning light extinguishes.
4. Turn the key to the third position to operate the starter
motor; DO NOT press the accelerator pedal during starting
and release the key as soon as the engine is running.
NOTE: Continued use of the starter will not only discharge the
battery, but may damage the starter motor and the catalytic converter.
If the engine stalls, you MUST turn the starter switch fully off
before turning the starter switch back to the second position. Then
wait until the glow plug warning light goes out before attempting
to restart; the engine will not start after stalling by turning the
starter switch from the second position.
In temperate climates, DO NOT operate the starter switch for
longer than 5 seconds; if the engine fails to start, switch off and wait
for 10 seconds before re-using the starter.
Precautions
•
The diesel engine must not be run above fast idle speed until the
oil pressure warning light extinguishes. This will ensure that the
engine and turbo-charger bearings are properly lubricated before
being run at speed.
•
ALWAYS allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds before switching
off.