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2.03
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
In the case of an automatic
transmission
Refer to the information on
automatic transmissions in section 2.
Special feature on vehicles
equipped with an engine
immobiliser system
In very cold conditions
(temperatures below –20°C): so that
it is easier to start the engine, switch
on the ignition for several seconds
before starting the engine.
Make sure the engine immobiliser is
not activated (see section 1 on the
engine immobiliser).
Petrol injection
Engine hot or cold
Turn the key to the “start” position
without accelerating.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Diesel injection
Cold or warm engine
Turn the key to the “ignition/heater
plugs on” position (M)andholdit
there until the heater plugs warning
light is extinguished.
Nowturnthekeytothe“start”
position (D) and hold it there for a
maximum of 10 seconds at a time
until the engine starts.
In cold weather (temperature below
–10°C) depress the clutch and
accelerate fully whilst activating the
starter. When the ignition key is
released and the engine has gained
speed, take your foot off the
accelerator pedal to bring the engine
back to idling speed. After the engine
has started, let it idle for a few
seconds before taking your foot off
the clutch.
Hot engine
Turn the key directly to the “start”
position. If the engine fails to start at
the first attempt, recommence the
operation using the heater plugs.
Let the engine run in neutral without
overrevving for several seconds.
Stopping the engine
With the engine at idling, turn the
keybacktothe“stop”position.
If there is a child (or animal) in the car, never leave it unattended with the key in the ignition. W ith the key in the
ignition it would be possible to operate the electrical equipment such as the windows and there is a risk that the
child may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the power
steering, brake servo and passive safety devices such as air bags and pretensioners will no longer operate. When
the key has been removed, the steering will lock.
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