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Starting/stopping the
vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary the
automatic gear selector may be left in ‘D’,
‘2’, ‘3’ or ‘4’, unless the vehicle is to be
parked. When stopping for traffic lights,
junctions etc., either select ‘P’ or apply
the handbrake and select ‘N’.
Before starting
Before starting the engine, new
owners/drivers should familiarize
themselves with the layout and operation
of the controls and instruments.
To disengage the steering lock
!
WARNING:
Before attempting to start the engine,
check handbrake is ON and gear
selector lever (automatic
transmission) is in position ‘P’ or ‘N’
or (manual transmission) in Neutral.
The engine cannot be started until the
gear selector is in ‘N’ or ‘P’. Insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn
clockwise to position ‘II’ to switch on the
ignition.
To start the engine –
automatic transmission
When the key is turned to position ‘III’
the engine starter will begin to rotate the
engine and the key can then be released.
The starter motor will continue turning
the engine until:
• the engine starts
• a time limit is reached, this is to
protect the starter motor from
damage
• the ignition switch is turned to ‘0’
or ‘I’
• the gear selector is moved out of ‘P’
or ‘N’
If the engine fails to start the key must be
turned to position ‘0’ before attempting
to restart.
To start the engine –
manual transmission
With manual transmission vehicles, do
not use the starter continuously for
longer than six seconds. Continued use of
the starter will discharge the battery and
may also damage the starter mechanism.
To start the engine, turn the key to
position ‘III’. When the engine starts,
release the key which will automatically
return to position ‘II’. Wait until the
engine stops before re-using the starter.
Note: Do not depress the accelerator
pedal whilst operating the starter motor.
The red charge warning light in the
instrument cluster should go out when
the engine is running.
If the engine fails to start
If an ignition key is placed in the ignition
switch and turned to position ‘II’ and the
alarm security light is flashing, it is
possible that the engine will not start. In
any event, please contact a Jaguar Dealer
to investigate the cause of the light
flashing.
There is also the possibility that the
inertia switch has tripped, see page 6-1.