BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the area around the
vehicle is clear.
The maintenance items in this manual
should be checked periodically, e.g.
each time you check the engine oil.
Check that all the windows and lights
are clean.
Visually inspect the tyres for their ap-
pearance and condition. Also check
the tyre pressures for proper inflation.
Adjust your seat position and head re-
straints.
Adjust the interior and exterior mirrors.
Fasten your seat-belt and ask all pas-
sengers to do likewise.
Check the operation of the warning
lights when the key is turned to the "II"
position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Apply the hand brake.
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2. Manual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever to "N" (Neu-
tral) and depress the clutch pedal to the
floor while cranking the engine.
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Automatic transmission*:
Move the selector lever to "P"(Park)
or "N"(Neutral), although "P" is pre-
ferred.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the selector lever is in one of the driv-
ing positions.
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3. Crank the engine without touching
the accelerator pedal by turning the
ignition key to the "III" start position.
Release the key when the engine starts.
If
the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, wait 10 seconds before crank-
ing again, otherwise the starter motor
could be damaged.
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