STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key
Diesel injection
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key back
to the Stop position.
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Petrol injection
Cold or warm engine
Engine warm or cold
– Turn the key to starter position D
– Run the starter without depress-
without depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
ing the accelerator.
– Release the key as soon as the
– Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
engine starts.
If there is a child (or a pet)
in the vehicle, never leave
it unattended with the key
Note: several seconds may pass be-
tween turning the key and the engine
starting to allow for engine preheating.
in the ignition. It would be
possible to start the engine or oper-
ate electrical equipment such as the
electric windows and there is a risk
that they may trap part of their body
(neck, arm, hand, etc.). Risk of seri-
ous injury.
Never switch off the ignition
before the vehicle has stopped
completely. Once the engine has
stopped, the brake servo, power as-
sisted steering, etc., and the pas-
sive safety devices such as air bags
and pretensioners will no longer op-
erate.
The steering is locked when the key
is removed.
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