Pic. 1.148. Starting the engine with a regular key
Gasoline engines
1. The driver and all passengers in the car must fasten the appropriate seat belts.
2. Check that the parking brake is on.
3. Press the brake pedal.
4. If you have a manual transmission vehicle, fully depress the clutch pedal and move the gear lever to neutral. Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed while the starter is operating.
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, move the range selector lever to the «R» (parking). If it is necessary to start the engine while the vehicle is moving, move the range selector lever to the position «N» (neutral).
Note. For vehicles with automatic transmission: starter engagement is inhibited unless the range selector lever is in the «R» (parking) or «N» (neutral).
5. Turn the ignition switch to position «START» (starter) and hold the handle in this position until the engine starts (but not longer than 10 s).
6. After starting, let the engine idle for approximately 10 seconds.
Note. If the key is difficult to turn in the ignition lock, move the steering wheel from side to side to relieve the load on the locking element.
Position «ACC» (auxiliary consumers of electricity)
In this position of the ignition switch, the steering wheel is unlocked and power is supplied to the accessories.
Position «ON» (ignition on)
The ignition switch is in this position when the engine is running after it has been started. Before starting the engine, it is necessary to check the condition of the signaling devices.
Note. For vehicles with a petrol engine: when the ignition switch is turned to the «ON» (ignition on) You may hear the sound of the fuel pump running from the fuel tank area. This is normal and does not indicate a vehicle malfunction.
Note. For vehicles equipped with automatic headlight range control: when the ignition switch is turned to «ON» (ignition on) you can hear the noise of the operating electric headlight range control coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normal and does not indicate a vehicle malfunction.
Position «START» (starter)
In this position, the engine starter is turned on. The starter continues to operate as long as you hold the ignition key in the «START». When released, the ignition key returns to the position «ON» (ignition on).