Starting the engine (diesel-powered vehicles)
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Note
► On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system, the starter will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch interlock).
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
The diesel preheat indication lamp will first illuminate, and then after a short time go out, indicating that preheating is completed.
Note
► If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indication lamp is on for a longer time.
► When the engine has not been started within about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indication lamp went out, return the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position to preheat the engine again.
► When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat indication lamp does not come on even if the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition switch right to the “START” position.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position, and release it when the engine starts.
Note
► Minor noises may be heard on engine startup.
These will disappear as the engine warms up.
See also:
To check and refill engine oil
1600 models
1800 models (petrol-powered vehicles)
1800 models (diesel-powered vehicles)
2000 models
The engine oil used has a significant effect on the engine’s performance, service
li ...
Diesel-powered vehicles
1: Vehicles with high power engine
2: Vehicles with low power engine
Note
► The values shown above apply to a vehicle on which optional equipment has not
been fitted.
► The result ...
Tyre inflation pressures
1600 models
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient
or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjust ...