Operation 4
Standard equipment
¾ Wait until the glow plug indicator (14) goes
out
¾ Turn switch key to position "II".
As soon as the engine starts:
¾ Release the switch key.
Symbol (8) flashes.
CAUTION
Only in trucks with a particle filter system. If the
exhaust continues to be very smoky, switch off the
truck. Please contact your authorised dealer.
Every time the engine is started, watch the exhaust
port for about 5 seconds.
If the engine fails to start:
¾ After the glow plugs have heated up, keep
turning the starter motor until the engine
runs at idle speed. Depending on the truck,
temperature and altitude, this may take
more than 1 minute.
If the engine stalls, the "Do not start the
engine" symbol will appear (11).
NOTE
A block against repeat starting is active and
the engine cannot be started.
¾ Always leave the ignition switched on until
the symbol goes out.
¾ Then try to restart.
Leave a break of at least 1 minute between
each engine start to protect the battery. If the
engine still does not start at the third attempt,
see: Malfunctions, Causes and Remedies.
The charging and engine oil pressure indi-
cators must go out as soon as the engine is
running smoothly.
The engine speed is controlled automatically,
depending on the load on the engine.
NOTE
Do not allow the engine to warm up at idle
speed. When under load, drive the truck at a
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