STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE - VEHICLE WITH KEY
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64 - Driving
Starting the engine
In cold condition: switch on the ignition
for several seconds before starting the
engine, so that it is easier to start the
engine.
Petrol injection
– Activate the starter without press
ing the accelerator.
– Release the key as soon as the en-
gine starts.
Once switching on the igni-
tion, wait for three seconds
then crank the engine.
Vehicles with an automated manual
transmission 🡺 88.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to “Stop” position
St
.
Special note
Depending on the vehicle, accessories
(e.g. radio) stop working either when
the engine is switched off or when the
doors are locked.
Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stop
ping the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone in your vehicle, even
for a short time.
They may pose a risk to them-
selves or to others by starting the
engine, activating equipment such
as the electric windows or locking
the doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the temper-
ature inside the passenger com-
partment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY
Starting problems
To avoid damage , do not keep trying
to start the engine (by pushing or
towing the vehicle) without having
identified and corrected the cause
of the fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
continue to try and start the engine,
but contact an approved dealer.
The following operating conditions
should be avoided :
– driving for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit.
– using leaded petrol.
– using fuel or lubrication additives
which are not approved.
Operating faults such as :
– faulty ignition, running out of fuel or
disconnected spark plugs resulting in
the engine misfiring or cutting out
when driving.
– loss of power.
may cause overheating, reducing effi-
ciency which may irreparably dam
age vehicle components and also
the vehicle.
If you notice any of the above operat-
ing faults, have the necessary repairs
carried out as soon as possible by an
approved dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-
larly taking your vehicle to an ap-
proved Dealer at the intervals specified
in the Maintenance Schedule.
Do not park the vehicle
or run the engine in loca-
tions where combustible
substances or materials
such as grass or leaves can come
into contact with the hot exhaust
system.
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