9-2 Driving and Operating
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN.
Observe the wait to start light.
See Wait-to-Start Light on
page 5‑9. This light may not
come on if the engine is warm.
2. As soon as the wait to start light
goes off, immediately turn the
ignition key to START. When the
engine starts, let go of the key.
The engine has a fast warm-up
glow plug system. The wait to
start light will illuminate for a
much shorter time than most
diesel engines, due to the rapid
heating of the glow plug system.
Notice: If the wait to start light
stays on after starting the vehicle,
the vehicle may not run properly.
Have the vehicle serviced
right away.
3. If the engine does not start after
15 seconds of cranking, turn the
ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
Wait one minute for the starter to
cool, then try the same steps
again.
If you are trying to start the engine
after you have run out of fuel, follow
the steps in Running Out of Fuel on
page 9‑32.
When the engine is cold, let it run
for a few minutes before you move
the vehicle. This lets oil pressure
build up. The engine will sound
louder when it's cold.
Notice: If you are not in an idling
vehicle and the engine overheats,
you would not be there to see the
overheated engine indication.
This could damage the vehicle.
Do not let the engine run when
you are not in the vehicle.
Cold Weather Starting
(Diesel Engine)
The following tips will help with
cold weather starting.
Use the recommended engine oil
when the outside temperature
drops below freezing. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑7. When the
outside temperature drops below
–18°C (0°F), use of the engine
coolant heater is recommended.
If you experience longer cranking
times, notice an unusual amount of
exhaust smoke or are at higher
elevations (over 2 135 m or
7,000 ft.), you may use the engine
coolant heater. See Engine Heater
on page 9‑9.
See Fuel for Diesel Engines on
page 9‑17 for information on what
fuel to use in cold weather.
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