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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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WARNING
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED OR POORLY VENTILATED AREA
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.
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CRUISE CONTROL*57II-5
BEWARE
Cruise control must only be used where road condi- tions permit. Do not use it on congested roads nor
when weather and road conditions are poor.
Disengaging the cruise control The cruise control will be disengaged on pressing either the clutch or brake pedal. Flicking stalk
Atoward you will also disengage the crui-
se control.The memorised speed is not cancelled. Recalling the memorised speed Following a disengagement, flick the stalk Arapidly
upwards or downwards and your vehicle will resume the last speed memorised. Increasing the memorised speed Move stalk Aupwards, hold until the new speed is rea-
ched and then release the stalk to memorise it. Reducing the memorised speed Move stalk Adownwards, hold until the new speed is
reached and then release the stalk to memorise it. (Minimum regulated speed = 25 mph). Cancelling the cruise control operation Either when the vehicle is stationary: ignition switched
off. Or Press switch B. The warning lamp will go out. AdviceDo not position your foot under the accelerator pedal
while the cruise control is operating. Your reactions maybe impeded and movement of your foot restricted.
* According to model or country
Protection fuses (under the dashboard)F3