Operation Manual

In brief 15
Picture no: s0013443.tif
Starting the engine:
Manual transmission in neutral,
Depress clutch and footbrake,
Automatic transm ission in P or N,
Do not accelerate
Petrol engines:
Turn key to START and release it
Diesel engines:
Turn key to ON, when preheating
control indicator N
extinguishes
1)
, turn key to START
an d release it
Key returns automatically to ON position
when released .
Start attem pts should not last longer than
15 seconds. If engine does not start, wait
10 seconds before repeating starting
proc edure.
The increased engine speed automatically
returns to normal idling speed as the
engine temperature rises.
Drive at a moderate speed, especially in
cold weather, until normal engine
op erating temperatures have been
re ach ed .
6 Electronic immobiliser - see page 18,
diesel fuel system - see page 167,
further information - see pages 123, 125,
127.
Picture no: s0012815.tif
Releasing the handbrake:
Raise lever slightly,
press release button,
lower lever fully
To reduce operating forces, depress
footbrake at the same time.
Do not drive with handbrake on, to avoid
damage to brakes on the rear wheels. Do
not apply handbrake while vehicle is in
motion or as a substitute for the footbrake.
Drive carefully, economically and with the
environment in mind. While driving, do not
do anything that c ould distract you.
6 Handbrake - see page 143.
1)
Preheating system switches on only if outside
temperature is low.