Rover 45 owners manual page 67

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Starting & Driving DIESEL MODELS In temperate climates, DO NOT operate the starter for longer Never start, or leave the engine running, in an unventilated than 10 seconds; if the engine fails to start, switch off and wait for building - exhaust gases are poisonous and contain carbon 10 seconds before re-using the starter. monoxide, which can cause unconsciousness and may even be fatal. Catalytic converters can be damaged if the wrong fuel is used, Precautions or if an engine misfire occurs. Before starting the engine, you •The diesel engine must not be run above fast idle speed until the 2 should be aware of the precautions detailed under ‘Catalytic oil pressure warning light extinguishes. This will ensure that the converter’. engine and turbo-charger bearings are properly lubricated before being run at speed. Starting the engine • ALWAYS allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds before switching 1. Check that the handbrake is applied and that the gear lever is off. in neutral. 2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment (including the Starting in cold climates air conditioning). In temperatures of -10° C and below, partially depress the 3. Insert the key and turn the starter switch to position ‘II’. Wait accelerator pedal and fully depress the clutch pedal while starting. until the glow plug warning light extinguishes.Keep the pedals in this position until the engine is running. As the 4. Turn the key to position ‘III’ to operate the starter motor; starter motor may need to operate for longer, it is essential that all DO NOT press the accelerator pedal during starting and unnecessary electrical equipment is switched off while cranking. release the key as soon as the engine is running. NOTE: In cold conditions, engine cranking times will increase (but must NOTE: Continued use of the starter will not only discharge the not be allowed to exceed 10 seconds), and the battery charging and oil battery, but may damage the starter motor and the catalytic converter.pressure warning lights may take several seconds to extinguish. If the engine stalls, you MUST return the starter switch to position ‘0’, then turn the starter switch to position ‘II’ and wait until the glow plug warning light goes out before attempting to restart; the engine will not start by turning the starter switch from position ‘II’. NOTE: When starting 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. 67

owners manual Rover 45

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