manual Audi R8 I 1 owners manual page 84

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 82 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 82 Driving 3 Starting the engine A – Push the clutch pedal all the way down (vehicles with Turn the key to this position to start the engine. While the engine is manual gearbox). being started the headlights are switched back to side lights and – Press and hold the brake pedal. other major electrical equipment is switched off. After the engine has started the ignition key returns to position 2 by itself. A 3 – Turn the ignition key to position A ⇒ page 81, fig. 72 The ignition key has to be turned back to position 1 before re-without pressing the accelerator. A starting the engine. The starter inhibitor in the ignition lock – Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts; the prevents the starter motor from engaging when the engine is starter motor must not be allowed to run on with the running, as this could cause damage. engine. Neutral gear (N) will be engaged on vehicles with Rtronic. WARNING • Wait for the vehicle to come to a standstill before removing the When starting from cold the engine may be a little noisy for the first ignition key from the lock. Otherwise the steering lock could few seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic tappets. engage suddenly, which could cause an accident. This is quite normal, and no cause for concern. • Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle – even If the engine fails to start straight-away, switch off the starter after if you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially about 10 seconds and try again after about half a minute. important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be able to start the engine or use power-operated equipment such as WARNING the electric windows - this could lead to injuries. • Never run the engine in confin ed spaces. The exhaust gases are toxic. Note • If the engine is running and a ge ar is engaged, you will need to If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected it will be hold the car with the footbrake. 2 necessary to leave the key in position for about 5 seconds before A starting the engine. Caution Starting the engine Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and extreme load conditions until the engine has reached its normal operating temperature, The engine can only be started with an original Audi key. otherwise this can damage the engine. On vehicles with R tronic, the engine can be started in For the sake of the environment neutral (N) or in any gear (1 - 6 or R). Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary. You – Apply the handbrake firmly ⇒ . should drive off immediately whenever possible. This will help avoid unnecessary exhaust emissions.

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