Attention: do not allow prolonged operation of the engine at high speeds and sudden accelerations when the engine is cold.
Before launch
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. For models with manual transmission:
A) Fully depress the clutch pedal and move the shift lever to neutral.
b) Keep the clutch pedal depressed until the engine starts.
4. For models with automatic transmission:
A) Set the selector to position "R". On restart (stalled engine) set selector to position "N".
b) Depress the brake pedal and hold the pedal until you start moving.
Normal start method
1. (Gasoline engines) Set the ignition key to position "ON". Without depressing the accelerator pedal, turn the engine crankshaft by turning the ignition key to position "START". Release the ignition key when the engine starts.
(Diesel engines) Turn the ignition key to position "ON" and check that the cold start assist indicator light is (glow plugs) caught fire. Hold the key in position "ON" until the indicator goes off. By depressing the accelerator pedal approximately half way (fully "to the floor", if the weather is very cold), turn the engine crankshaft by turning the ignition key to the "START". Release the ignition key and accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
Caution: Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. This can cause the starter motor and electrical circuit connections to overheat. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, take a break of about one minute before the next attempt.
3. After the automatic reduction of the increased engine warm-up speed, the car is ready to move.
Note: If the weather is freezing, leave the engine warm for a few more minutes before driving. But if necessary, you can start driving immediately after reducing the increased engine warm-up speed.
Removal of air and condensate from the fuel system (diesel engines)
1. Removal of air from the fuel system. If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls, the engine may not start after refuelling. In this case, pump fuel with the manual priming pump until you feel more resistance.
2. If the indicator light comes on and the 'water in the fuel filter' buzzer sounds:
A) Place a small pan under the drain plug or drain hose to collect water.
b) Turn the drain plug counterclockwise about 2-2.5 turns. (More loosening will cause water to leak out).
V) Pump up fuel with the manual priming pump until fuel starts to flow out.
G) After draining the water, tighten the drain plug by hand.
Caution: Do not use a tool when tightening the drain plug.
If the engine won't start...
1. Before performing checks, make sure that the start-up procedures (see related section) and that there is enough fuel in the tank.
2. If the engine crankshaft does not turn or turns too slowly:
A) Check that the battery terminals are securely tightened and clean.
b) If the battery terminals are OK, then turn on the interior lighting. If the lighting is absent, dim, or goes out when the engine is cranked over by the starter, the battery is discharged. Start with booster battery or tow (models with manual transmission). A diesel engine vehicle cannot be tow started if the battery is too discharged.
V) If the lighting is normal, but the engine does not start, then the engine is faulty.
Attention: (models with manual transmission) do not attempt to start the engine by towing for a long time. The timing belt can jump a few teeth and cause the piston to hit the valves. In addition, the catalytic converter may fail, overheat and cause a fire (fire).
3. If the engine cranks normally but the engine does not start:
A) Check the tightness of the connectors (e.g. spark plug connections (or incandescent), ignition coils, distributor, fuel cut-off valve (diesel).
b) If the connectors are OK, then the spark plugs may be "flooded" (gasoline engines).
Engine starting (if spark plugs "flooded" - petrol engines)
1. While depressing the accelerator pedal, turn the engine crankshaft by moving the ignition key to position "START" within approximately 15 seconds. Don't rock the pedal, just keep it pressed down.
2. Release the ignition key and the accelerator pedal. Then try to start the engine without depressing the accelerator pedal.
3. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds of cranking, then release the ignition key and wait a few minutes.
4. Try to start the engine. If the engine still does not start, then:
A) Remove spark plugs and dry wet electrodes.
b) Turn the ignition key to position "START" for approximately 15 seconds while keeping the accelerator pedal depressed.
V) Install spark plugs.
5. Try to start the engine without depressing the accelerator pedal.
If the engine still does not start, it is faulty and needs to be adjusted or repaired.
Caution: Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. This can cause the starter motor and electrical circuit connections to overheat.