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2.04
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (continued)
Diesel injection
Cold or warm engine
Turn the ignition key to the
ignition-preheating position and
hold it there until the preheating
warning light goes out and the “OK”
message appears. The colder the
engine, the longer the preheating
time.
Turn the key to the starter position
and hold it there for a maximum of
10secondsatatimeuntiltheengine
starts.
Let the engine run without
overrevving for several seconds.
In cold weather
(Below –15°C)
Depress the clutch pedal and
activate the starter.
Let the engine idle for a few seconds
before gradually talking your foot
off the clutch.
Warm engine
Turn the key immediately to the
starter position. In the event that the
engine does not start at the first
attempt, repeat the operation using
preheating.
Let the engine run without
overrevving for several seconds.
Never leave the car
unattended with the key in
the ignition if there is a
child (or animal) in the car.
With the key in the ignition, the
child could start the engine or
operate electrical equipment such
as the electric windows and thus
risk injury (by trapping its neck,
arm, hand, etc.). Risk of serious
injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped
completely. (Once the vehicle has
stopped, the power steering, brake
servo and the passive safety
devices such as air bags and
pretensioners will no longer
operate).
The steering will lock when the key
is removed.