Rover 45 owners manual page 66

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Starting & Driving PETROL MODELS What to do if the engine fails to start, or starts but will not Never start or leave the engine running in an unventilated continue running: building - exhaust gases are poisonous and contain carbon • Press the accelerator pedal half way down while operating the monoxide, which can cause unconsciousness and may even be fatal.starter. DO NOT operate the starter for more than 15 seconds and release the accelerator as soon as the engine starts. Catalytic converters can be damaged if the wrong fuel is used, • If the engine still fails to start, operate the starter again, this time or if an engine misfire occurs. Before starting the engine, you fully depressing the accelerator pedal to clear the engine of should be aware of the precautions detailed under ‘Catalytic excess fuel. Ensure the starter motor is not operated for more converter’. than 15 seconds and release the accelerator as soon as the engine starts. Starting the engine • DO NOT pump the accelerator pedal during starting. 1. Check that the handbrake is on and that the gear lever is in neutral (‘N’ or ‘P’ for automatic transmission).Starting in cold climates 2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment (including the In temperatures of -10° C and below, fully depress the clutch pedal air conditioning*). while starting and hold it down until the engine is running. As the 3. Turn the starter key to position ‘III’ and release the key as starter motor may need to operate for longer, it is essential that all soon as the engine has started. unnecessary electrical equipment is switched off while cranking. NOTE: Continued use of the starter will not only discharge the NOTE: In cold conditions, engine cranking times will increase (but must battery, but may damage the starter motor and the catalytic converter.not be allowed to exceed 15 seconds), and the battery charging and oil DO NOT press the accelerator pedal while starting and DO NOT pressure warning lights may take several seconds to extinguish. operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, switch off and wait for at least 10 seconds before trying again. NOTE: When starting manual transmission cars in freezing conditions or when the battery is in a low state of charge, depress the clutch before starting and hold it down until the engine is running. 66

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