5-6 Switches and controls
NOTE:
• Do not continue to turn over the starter for more
than 15 seconds as this could damage the
starter or wear down the battery.
• If you operate the starter continuously for 10
seconds and the engine still does not start, turn
the starter switch to the “ACC” position and wait
30 seconds before trying again to start the
engine.
• If the engine does not start in cold weather,
check if the preheating circuit fuse has blown.
P. 1 3 - 1 0
• On a vehicle that has not been operated for a
long period, or after replacement of engine oil or
engine oil filter element, be sure to crank the
engine before turning it over. P. 5-8
1 Pre-starting steps
1. Pull parking brake lever or parking brake control
valve to fully apply the parking brake.
2. Manual transmission vehicle:
Place gearshift lever in the neutral position.
Automatic transmission vehicle:
Place range selector lever in the “P” position
<other than FM65F> or “N” position <FM65F>.
Z11776
Z17245
FKFM.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 9:21 AM