DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting
Before attempting to start the car,
make certain that the handbrake is
fully applied and the car is in neutral.
Caution: Do not operate the
accelerator pedal when starting. Turn
the key and ensure that the
ignition/steering lock is free.
Caution: Never allow the car to move
with the steering lock engaged. Move
the key forward to the ignition
position and rotate the engine until it
starts. Release the key as soon as the
engine is running. If the engine does
not start. Release the key, pause for
five seconds and try again. Do not
operate the accelerator. Do not
operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine still
fails to start. Switch off the ignition
and investigate the cause.
Caution: Continued operation of the
starter will discharge the battery and
damage the starter.
Warning: Carbon Monoxide is
dangerous. Do not breathe exhaust
gases which contain carbon
monoxide. Before starting the car, be
sure that there is sufficient ventilation
to allow gases to escape.
Engine Start
When the engine first starts, under
certain conditions, the hydraulic
tappets may emit a rattling noise. This
is due to oil having drained from the
hydraulic system when the vehicle
was standing.
The level of oil will automatically
recharge the tappets and the noise
cease after a period of engine
running. After the engine has been
standing for long periods, or in very
cold weather, this noise may last for
some minutes. In these cases the car
may be driven, but the engine speed
should remain below 3,000rpm, until
the noise ceases.
Starting in Cold Conditions – (10C)
Before operating the starter, depress
the clutch. When the engine starts,
release the clutch slowly.
Warming up
As soon as the engine is running and
the instruments are reading correctly,
the car may be driven. The tick-over
will be adjusted by the fuel injection
and may run a little higher than
normal while the engine is cold. The
tick-over may also fluctuate for a short
time when electrical equipment is
switched on.
Caution: Avoid harsh acceleration or
labouring at all times, but especially
when the engine is cold. It is
recommended that the car is run
carefully until the normal running
temperature is reached.
When the vehicle reaches normal
operating temperature, check that all
the instruments are reading correctly.
Under cold conditions, the gearbox
may appear stiff whilst the car is cold.
Operate the gears carefully, allow time
for the clutch to free the box and the
lever to travel between the gate.
Brakes
When first driving a new car, the
brakes will require bedding-in. This
also applies when brake surfaces have
been replaced. During the first 200
miles, avoid heavy or continuous
braking.
Warning
Wet Brakes
Driving through deep water, or during
heavy rain and slush conditions may
reduce braking efficiency. As a result
braking will not slow the car as
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