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NOTE:
• When the engine has started, allow it to warm
up until the needle in the coolant temperature
gauge starts to move.
• Do not operate the starter continuously for more
than 15 seconds. This could damage the starter
or discharge the battery.
• If you operate the starter continuously for 10
seconds and the engine still does not start, turn
the ignition switch to the “ACC” position and wait
about 30 seconds for the battery to recover
before performing the starting procedure again.
• Immediately after starting the engine, use the
engine idle control to adjust the engine speed.
This can prevent needless racing of the engine.
• On a vehicle that has not been operated for a
week or more, or after replacement of the
engine oil or the engine oil filter, be sure to crank
the engine before starting it.
• If the engine pre-heat indicator does not illu-
minate in cold weather, the fuse for the preheat-
ing circuit may have blown and should be
inspected. P. 12-13
• If the engine pre-heat indicator flashes, the
preheating circuit is malfunctioning. Have it
inspected by an authorized Sterling service facil-
ity.
• In a cold-weather area, use a high-capacity bat-
tery to improve engine startability.
1 Pre-starting steps
Do the following steps before starting the engine to
make sure the vehicle does not move inadvertently.
1. Set the parking brake. Make sure the parking
brake is fully applied.
2. Manual transmission vehicles:
Place the shift lever in neutral.
Automatic transmission vehicles:
Move the shift selector to “P” (park).
3. If not already done, set the engine idle control to
the AUTO position.
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