Tighten the handbrake.
In winter, when starting the engine with a manual gearbox, fully depress the clutch pedal.
Key position on the ignition switch:
- O - the ignition key is freely inserted and removed. When the key is removed, the anti-theft device is locked, the parking lights may turn on;
- 1 - the ignition is on, the control lamps for the discharge of the battery, oil pressure light up. On some vehicle models, warning lamps for emergency overheating of the coolant, brake fluid level and power steering system may light up. The key is not retrieved;
- 2 - turn the key all the way clockwise and hold it in this position, overcoming the resistance of the return spring, to drive the starter. While the key is in this position, the starter rotates continuously; as soon as the engine starts, release the key.
If the engine does not start the first time, turn off the ignition by turning the key to the «ABOUT», then restart the starter.
Note. When the starter is activated, the power supply targets for the wiper, heater fan, and rear window heating are turned off; exterior lighting switches to position lights.
Starting a cold engine
To start the carburetor engine of the model «DR» with carburetor with automatic start and warm-up:
- slowly depress the accelerator pedal fully (once at an ambient temperature above 10*. twice at lower temperature) then release the pedal;
- turn on the starter without pressing the accelerator pedal;
- if the engine does not start within 10 seconds. wait 30 s and restart the start;
- in idling mode, as the engine warms up and revs up, slow down by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.
To start the model engine «DS» with carburetor with automatic start and warm-up:
- turn on the ignition and starter without first pressing the accelerator pedal;
- if the engine does not start within 10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and restart.
To start a fuel injected engine:
- lightly press the accelerator pedal and, holding it in this position, turn on the starter;
- - if the engine does not start within 10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and restart the start.
Recommendations for starting the engine of cars with automatic gearbox
In severe frosts, let the engine idle for 1 minute after starting.
Starting a warm engine
To start carbureted engines:
- including the starter, gradually press the accelerator pedal;
- release the accelerator pedal as soon as the engine has started.
Start a warm engine equipped with a fuel injection system in the same way as a cold one.
Hot engine start
To start carbureted engines:
- press the accelerator pedal to the stop and firmly hold it in this position without additional pumping of fuel;
- turn on the starter and, as soon as the engine has started, release the accelerator pedal.
Start a hot engine equipped with a fuel injection system in the same way as a cold one.
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