Starting at low ambient
temperatures
When the temperature is lower than -10°C
(14°F) and the vehicle is filled with E85, an
engine block heater should be used to
facilitate starting. See Engine Block
Heater (page 124). Failure to do this will
result in a non start.
If the temperature is expected to remain
below -10°C (14°F), it is recommended
that you increase the proportion of petrol
in the tank by topping up with 95 octane
unleaded petrol if the tank is not already
full. About 10 litres (2.2 gallons) of petrol
will reduce the proportion of E85 in a ¾ full
tank from 85% to 70% and will
considerably improve cold start capability.
If, at very low temperatures, the tank is
filled with only E85 and there is no way to
use an engine block heater, you may
experience difficulties starting the engine.
If the engine fails to start, proceed as
follows:
1. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
2. Turn the ignition key to position III.
CAUTION
Release the ignition key as soon as
the engine has started.
3. Gradually release the accelerator pedal
after five seconds of engine cranking
or as the engine speed rises.
If the engine fails to start, repeat steps 1, 2
and 3, or connect an engine block heater
for two hours before attempting another
start.
During starting, the fuel injectors are turned
off as long as the accelerator pedal is
depressed. This can be used to drain
excessive fuel from the intake manifold
after several unsuccessful starting
attempts.
If the battery has been disconnected or
after the fuel type has been changed, the
idle speed may be irregular. This will
improve after 10 to 30 seconds.
STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE
Cold or hot engine
All vehicles
Note: When the temperature is below -15°C
(5°F), you may need to crank the engine for
up to 25 seconds.
Note: Continue cranking the engine until it
starts.
Note: You can only operate the starter for
a maximum of 30 seconds at a time.
Switch the ignition on and wait
until the glow plug indicator goes
off.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
1. Select park or neutral.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Start the engine.
KEYLESS STARTING
WARNINGS
The keyless starting system may not
function if the key is close to metal
objects or electronic devices such as
mobile phones.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
