Starting the engine
Starting the engine
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
SWITCHING ON THE IGNITION
4. Press and release the start button. The
engine will crank automatically until it
starts. For diesel engined vehicles there
may be a delay while the glow plugs warm
up, then the engine will crank automatically
until it starts.
To turn on the ignition without starting the
engine:-
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Do not depress the brake/clutch pedal,
Press the START/STOP button and hold
until the warning lamps illuminate, then
release the button.
If the brake/clutch pedal is applied when
the start/stop button is pressed, the
engine will start.
ENGINE STARTING: MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Note: Do not press the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
ENGINE STARTING
1. A valid Smart Key must be inside the
vehicle.
Never start the engine, or leave it
running, when the vehicle is in an
enclosed space. Exhaust gasses are
poisonous and can cause
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
3. Press and release the start button. For
diesel engined vehicles there may be a
delay while the glow plugs warm up, then
the engine will crank automatically until it
starts.
unconsciousness and death if inhaled.
If the engine fails to start, do not
continue cranking as this will discharge
the battery. It may also damage the
catalytic convertor due to unburnt fuel
passing through the exhaust.
IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START
Note: For diesel engined vehicles the delay
period before cranking begins will be longer in
low ambient temperatures due to extended
glow plug operation. During this extended
delay the clutch pedal (manual transmissions)
or brake pedal (automatic transmissions) must
remain depressed.
Note: If the engine fails to crank when the
START/STOP button is pressed and there has
been a recent collision, seek qualified
assistance.
If the engine fails to crank, or fails to start,
consult your Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
Diesel engines:
The diesel engine glow plug
warning lamp will remain
illuminated while the glow plugs
are operating.
If the engine persistently fails to start, make
sure the transmission is in P or N (neutral for
manual transmission vehicles) then press the
START/STOP button (with the brake pedal
applied). Keep the START/STOP button and the
brake pedal pressed until the engine starts,
then release.
ENGINE STARTING: AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
1. A valid Smart Key must be inside the
vehicle.
If the engine still fails to crank, or fails to start
consult your Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
2. Make sure the gear selector is in P or N.
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