Operation Manual

In brief 15
Starting the engine:
Manual transmission in neutral,
Depress clutch and footbrake,
Automatic transmission 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 re leased .
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 te mperatures have be en
re a c h ed .
6 Electronic immobiliser - see pa ge 18,
diesel fuel system - see page 168,
further information - see pages 124, 126,
128.
Releasing the handbrake:
Raise lever slightly,
press release button,
lower lever fully
To reduc e operating forces, depress
footbrake at the same time.
Do not drive with handbrake on, to avoid
dam age to brakes on the rear w heels. 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 144.
1)
Preh eating system sw itches on o nly if o utside
temperature is low.