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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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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.
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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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Lowering the handbrake lever without releasing the handbrake. Engage the handbrake firmly and de-clutch the lever by pulling the release button out. To return the lever to its nor-
mal position, pull it upwards until the pawl engages.When the lever is de-clutched, the warning lamp will remain lit indicating that the handbrake is not released. Handbrake
To create a passage between the front seats, the handbrake lever is mounted
to the right of the driverÕs seat. The handbrake is operated by pulling the lever firmly up - pressing the foot-
brake will reduce the effort required to apply the handbrake. The handbrake is capable of holding the vehicle on all slopes likely to be
encountered but increased effort will be needed on steep slopes.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary measure, engage first gear.On steep slopes, turn the steering towards the kerb.
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the button on the end of the lever and return the lever to the fully down position. The warning lamp will come on if the handbrake is on or not fully released when the
engine is running .