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STARTING & DRIVING Starting & Stopping
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine :
• Apply the parking brake fully.
• Ensure that the gear lever is in neutral position.
Starting the engine :
• Press the clutch pedal & turn the ignition key to 'IGN' position.
Ensure the "Check Engine" lamp is "ON".
• Do not press the accelerator.
• Crank the engine, if the engine starts but fails to run then repeat
the above procedure. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts to return to IGN position. Ensure the "Check Engine" lamp
is "OFF". This is a normal phenomenon of "Check Engine" lamp.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10 sec. continuously.
If the engine does not start, wait for 30 sec. before cranking
it again. Release the key immediately after starting the
engine, otherwise the starter motor/flywheel ring may get
damaged.
Starting the engine with a malfunction :
• Press the clutch pedal and turn the ignition key to 'IGN' position.
• Press the accelerator pedal by 1/4th of full travel. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal fully down.
Parking Brake