Starting
Manual gearbox
Ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
Do not touch the accelerator.
For Diesel engines: Turn the key to the drive position. Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go off, if this has come on.
Turn the key to action the starter (not for more than ten seconds), until the engine starts.
Note: In ambient temperatures lower than 0°C, depress the clutch while actioning the starter to facilitate starting. Then release the clutch pedal slowly.
Note: If the engine does not start at the first attempt, switch off the ignition.
Wait 10 seconds, then action the starter again as described above.
Automatic gearbox
Check that you are in position P.
Do not touch the accelerator.
For Diesel engines: Turn the key to the drive position. Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go off, if this has come on.
Turn the key to action the starter (not for more than ten seconds), until the engine starts.
Note: Starting is possible in position N.
Advice
Diesel vehicles equipped with a Turbo
Never stop the engine without having first allowed it to run at idle for a few seconds, thus allowing the turbo to return to normal speed.
Do not press the accelerator pedal as the ignition is being switched off. This could severely damage the turbo unit.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A CLOSED SPACE OR IN ONE THAT IS INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
See also:
Ventilation
Air intake
Make sure that the exterior air inlet grille at the base of the windscreen is
clean (free of dead leaves, snow etc.).
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Boot
Luggage securing rings
Use the 2 side fi xings at the rear, as well as the 6 anchoring rings on the
boot floor and the rear seat backrest, to secure your loads. For safety reasons,
in case of h ...
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