Get STARTING Guide for Fiat Scudo Van First Generation (1995-2006)

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Ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.

PETROL

Starting the engine

Do not depress the accelerator pedal.

Operate the starter motor (maximum 10 seconds) until the engine starts.

At temperatures below 0°C, depress the clutch pedal to ease starting, then release it slowly. Release the key as soon as

the engine starts.

Note: If it does not work at first, switch off the ignition, wait for ten seconds, then operate the starter again as described

above.

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DIESEL

Starting the engine

Turn the ignition key to the ignition position. Wait for the preheater lamp to go out, then operate the starter motor until

the engine starts.

If the engine does not start, switch off the ignition and start again.

At temperatures below 0°C, depress the clutch pedal to ease starting. Release the pedal slowly when the engine has

started.

Note: Do not depress the accelerator pedal while operating the starter.

Advice

Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:

Turbo equipped engines MUST be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition. Failure

to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit.

Flicking the throttle pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.

WARNING

DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED

OR POORLY VENTILATED AREA

STARTING for Your Fiat Scudo Van First Generation (1995-2006)