2-30
Coolant Temperature Preheating time
Above 0°C –
0°C to –10°C 15 seconds
–10°C to –20°C 30 seconds
12.2.2 STARTING IN COLD WEATHER
WARNING
‡ Check that there are no persons or obstacles in the surround-
ing area, then sound the horn and start the engine.
‡ Never use starting aid fluids as they may cause explosions.
NOTICE
Do not keep the starting motor rotating continuously for more
than 20 seconds.
If the engine fails to start, repeat from step 2 and after waiting
for about 2 minutes.
1. Hold the key in starting switch 1 at the HEAT position, and check
that preheating pilot lamp 2 lights up for 15 seconds.
The table shown below gives a guide to preheating time.
12. OPERATION 12. OPERATION
The preheating time in cold areas changes according to the
water temperature when starting the engine.
2. Depress accelerator pedal deeply.
3. When preheating pilot lamp 2 flashes, turn the key in starting
switch 1 to the START position to start the engine.
AM090380
HEAT
OFF
ON
START
AM090390
HEAT
OFF
ON
START