Starting & Driving
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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’.
Starting the engine
1. Check that the handbrake is applied and that the gear lever is
in neutral.
2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment (including the
air conditioning).
3. Insert the key and turn the starter switch to position ‘II’. Wait
until the glow plug warning light extinguishes.
4. Turn the key to position ‘III’ 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 return the starter switch to position
‘0’, then turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and wait until the
glow plug warning light goes out before attempting to restart; the
engine will not start by turning the starter switch from position ‘II’.
NOTE: When starting cars in freezing conditions or when the battery is
in a low state of charge, depress the clutch before starting and hold it down
until the engine is running.
In temperate climates, DO NOT operate the starter for longer
than 10 seconds; if the engine fails to start, switch off and wait for
10 seconds before re-using the starter.
Starting in cold climates
In temperatures of -10° C and below, partially depress the
accelerator pedal and fully depress the clutch pedal while starting.
Keep the pedals in this position until the engine is running. As the
starter motor may need to operate for longer, it is essential that all
unnecessary electrical equipment is switched off while cranking.
NOTE: In cold conditions, engine cranking times will increase (but must
not be allowed to exceed 10 seconds), and the battery charging and oil
pressure warning lights may take several seconds to extinguish.
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.
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