Starting and Stopping the Engine
STARTING AND STOPPING
IGNITION SWITCH
THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use starting
fluid, for example ether, in the air intake
system. Such fluid could cause
immediate explosive damage to the
engine and possible personal injury.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
WARNING: Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce very high
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temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
Note: Make sure the key is clean before
damage.
inserting it into any lock cylinder.
Note: Do not leave the key in the ignition
WARNING: Do not park, idle or
for an extended period of time when the
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
engine is not running. This is to prevent the
dry ground cover. The emission system
vehicle battery from losing charge.
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
Switching the Ignition Off
WARNING: Do not start the engine
Turn the key to position 0.
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
Switching the Ignition to
open the garage door before you start
Accessory Mode
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
Turn the key to position I. Electrical
or death.
accessories, for example the radio, operate
without the engine running.
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
Switching the Ignition On
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
Turn the key to position II. All electrical
following:
circuits and accessories are operational
• Open the windows at least 3 cm (1 in).
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
• Set your climate control to outside air.
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Puma (CF7) Vehicles Built From: 27-03-2023, CG3833en enGBR, Edition date: 202301, First-Printing
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