STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
In the case of an automatic gearbox
Diesel injection
Refer to the information on
automatic gearboxes in section 2.
Cold or warm engine
Hot engine
Turn the ignition key to the on
position M and hold it in this
position until the engine preheating
warning light goes out.
Turn the key immediately to the
“Starter” position. In the event that
the engine does not start at the first
attempt, repeat the operation using
the preheating.
Special
feature
with
on
an
vehicles
engine
equipped
immobiliser system
Turn the key to the starter position D
without accelerating.
In
very
cold
conditions
Let the engine run in neutral
without overrevving for several
seconds.
(temperatures below –20°C): so that
it is easier to start the engine, switch
on the ignition for several seconds
before starting the engine.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Make sure the engine immobiliser is
not activated (see section 1 on the
engine immobiliser).
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to the “Stop” position.
Petrol injection
Engine hot or cold
Turn the key to the “start” position
without accelerating.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
If there is a child (or animal) in the vehicle, never leave it unattended with the key in the ignition.
With the key in the ignition he or she could start up the engine or operate electrical equipment such as the
electric windows and there is a risk that the child may be injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the power
steering, brake servo and the passive safety devices such as airbags and pretensioners will no longer operate.
When the key has been removed the steering will lock.
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