Caution: Do not allow the engine to run at high speeds for a long time and harsh accelerations when the engine is cold, especially on turbocharged models.
Before launch
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal all the way down and move the gearshift lever to the neutral position. Keep the clutch pedal depressed until the engine starts.
Normal start method (cold engine)
1. Turn the ignition key to position "ON" and check that the cold start assist indicator light illuminates. Hold the key in position "ON" until the indicator goes off.
2. While depressing the accelerator pedal approximately halfway, rotate the engine crankshaft by turning the ignition key to the "START". Release the ignition key and accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
3. After the engine has been running for approximately 10 seconds, the vehicle is ready to drive.
Note: If the weather is freezing, leave the engine to warm up for a few minutes before driving.
If the weather is too cold...
1. Turn the ignition key to position "ON" and check that the cold start assist indicator light illuminates. Hold the key in position "ON" until the indicator goes off.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, turn the engine crankshaft by turning the ignition key to the position "START". Release the ignition key and accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
3. After warming up the engine for a few minutes, the car is ready to move.
4. If the engine is unstable after starting, increase the engine speed by turning the idle fuel control actuator adjustment knob clockwise until the engine runs smoothly. After the engine has fully warmed up, return the adjustment knob to its original position.
Removal of air and condensate from the fuel system
1. Removal of air from the fuel system.
A) If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls, the engine may not start after refuelling. In this case, pump fuel with the manual priming pump until you feel more resistance.
b) If the fuel system is in order, but the engine does not start, then the engine needs to be adjusted and repaired.
2. If the indicator light comes on and the buzzer sounds for water in the fuel filter.
A) Place a small pan under the drain plug or drain hose to collect water.
b) Turn the drain plug counterclockwise about 2 to 2.5 turns. (More loosening will cause water to flow around the circumference of the drain plug.)
V) Pump up fuel with the manual priming pump until fuel starts to flow out.
G) After draining the water, tighten the drain plug by hand.
Caution: Do not use a tool when tightening the drain plug.
Starting with a booster battery
1. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories, and make sure that the cars are not touching.
2. If necessary, remove all vent plugs from booster and dead batteries. Lay a cloth over the open vents on the batteries (this helps to reduce the risk of explosion).
3. If the booster battery vehicle does not run, start it and let it run for a few minutes. When starting with a booster battery, the engine should be running at approximately 2000 rpm.
4. Connecting cables.
A) Connect the cables in the sequence shown in the figure.
Note:
- On vehicles with two batteries, only the battery located on the right side can be used as an additional one.
- To avoid serious injury when making connections, do not lean over the battery or allow the cables or clamps to accidentally touch anything other than the appropriate battery terminals or "land".
b) Connect the clamp on the other end of the negative booster battery cable to a rigid, fixed, unpainted metal part of the car with the dead battery, as close to the starter as possible.
5. Charge a discharged battery with the connection cable connected for approximately 5 minutes.
6. Start the engine in the usual way. Once started, it should run at 2000 rpm for a few minutes.
7. Carefully disconnect the cables.
8. Carefully remove fabrics covering batteries as they may contain sulfuric acid.
9. If the vent plugs have been removed, reinstall them.