STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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Cold Weather Precautions
You must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. For
smooth functioning and reliable operation of the engine
during cold weather conditions, use winter diesel for
refuelling which is available at filling stations during winter
months. Check with your fuel retailer for details.
The recommended engine coolant mixture will work fine till
ambient temperatures do not drop below -32ºC approx. For
ensuring above performance, it is a must that you use only
recommended engine coolant.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease
as the engine warms up.
Observe that all warning lamps are OFF when the engine is
running.
After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake,
depress the clutch, shift the gear lever to 1
st
gear, release the
service brake pedal, drive by releasing the clutch and
depressing the accelerator pedal simultaneously.
Engine Idling - In Cold Weather
Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold and
prolonged idling at low ambient temperatures. Long periods
of idling may be harmful to your engine. Combustion chamber
temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not burn
completely. Incomplete combustion allows carbon and varnish
to form on piston rings and injector nozzles. Also, the
unburned fuel can enter the crankcase, diluting the oil and
causing rapid wear to the engine.
Stopping the Engine
Your vehicle is powered by a turbo diesel engine. Before
turning the engine OFF, always allow the engine to return to
normal idle speed and run for few seconds.
This assures proper lubrication of the turbocharger. This is
particularly necessary after any hard driving.
CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of personal injury, before turning
OFF the engine and leaving the vehicle, always,
• Keep your right foot on the service brake pedal
• Firmly engage the parking brake
• Move the gear lever to the neutral position
• Slowly release the service brake pedal
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