Land Rover Freelander I 1 owners manual page 65

text version of content this owner's manual page from owners manual to the vehicle Land Rover Freelander, year of production 1996 - 2006:

Starting & Driving DIESELMODELS WARNING! Starting the engine Never start, or leave the engine running, in an 1. Checkthat the handbrake is applied and that the gear lever is inunventilated building - neutral. exhaust gases are 2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment (including thepoisonous and contain air conditioning). carbon monoxide, which can cause unconsciousness 3. Insert the key and turn the starter switch to position ’II’. Waitand mayevenbefatal. until the glow plug warning light extinguishes. 4. Turn the key to position ’III’ to operate the starter motor; DOCare Points . NOTpresstheacceleratorpedal during starting and RELEASEThe engine must not be run THEKEYassoonastheengineisrunning.If the enginestalls,above fast idle speed, until the you MUSTreturnthe starter switch to position ’0’, then turn theoil pressure warning light starter switch to position ’II’ and wait until the glow plugextinguishes. This will ensure warning light goes out before attempting to restart; the enginethat the engine and will not start by turning the starter switch from position ’II’.turbocharger bearings are properly lubricated before In temperate climates, DO NOT operate the starter for longer thanbeing run at normal driving 10 seconds; if the engine fails to start, switch off and wait for 10speeds. secondsbefore re-using the starter. Catalytic converters can be damagedif the wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire Cold climates occurs. Before starting the In temperatures of -10° C (14° F) and below, partially depress theengine, you should be aware of accelerator pedal and fully depress the clutch pedal while starting.the precautions detailed under Keepthe pedals in this position until the engine is running. Note’Catalytic converter’. that engine cranking times will increase - but must not exceed 15Continued use of the starter will seconds- and that the battery charging and oil pressure warningnot only discharge the battery, lights may take several seconds to extinguish.but may damage the starter motor and the catalytic converter. Warmingup In the interests of fuel economy, it is advisable to drive soon afterOperating Tip starting, remembering that harsh acceleration, or labouring theIn freezing conditions, or when engine before normal operating temperature has been reached, canthe battery is in a low state of damagetheengine. charge, depress the clutch while operating the starter; this will reduce the load on the battery. Switching off To avoid the possibility of damaging the turbocharger bearings through inadequate lubrication, ALWAYS allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds before switching off. 64

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