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STARTING AND DRIVING
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(b) Engine starting
(petrol engine)
(b) Engine starting
(diesel engine)
Before starting the engine, perform the actions listed in
point "(a) Before starting".
Normal startup procedure
The multi-point fuel injection system/ sequential multi-
point fuel injection system in your engine automatically
controls the correct air-fuel mixture ratio at start-up.
You can start a cold or warm engine as follows:
Start the engine with your foot off the gas pedal by turning
the key to the "START" position. After starting the engine,
release the key.
Before starting the engine, perform the actions listed in
point (a) "Before starting".
The engine should warm up while driving, not idling. To
warm up the engine, drive with the engine running
smoothly until the engine coolant temperature reaches
the normal range.
Normal startup procedure
1. Turn the key to the "ON" position and verify that the
engine preheat light has come on. Leave the key in
the "ON" position until the light goes out.
When the engine dies...
Simply restart the engine using the correct normal starting
procedure.
2. With your foot off the gas pedal, start the engine by
turning the key to the "START" position.
After starting the engine, release the key.
When the engine cannot be started...
See "When the vehicle cannot be started" on page 320 in
Chapter 4.
The engine should warm up while driving, not idling. To
warm up the engine, drive with the engine running
smoothly until the engine coolant temperature reaches
the normal range.
NOTICE
u Do not start the engine for more than 30 seconds
at a time. The starter motor and wiring systems
could overheat.
When the engine dies...
u Do not rev a cold engine to high speeds.
Restart the engine using the correct procedure above,
depending on the temperature
engine.
u If the engine is difficult to start or frequently stalls,
have the engine checked immediately.
When the engine cannot be started...
See "When the vehicle cannot be started" on page 320 in
Chapter 4.
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