Pre-Road Test: Starting
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CAUTION:
Make sure the climate control is set in the off position.
Check the following:
- The engine will only start when the Jaguar Drive selector lever is in the 'P' or 'N' positions, when in hold neutral mode or when the Emergency Park Release is pulled.
- The starter motor operates without undue noise and the engine starts easily.
- The tachometer registers as the engine is started.
- The warning lamps and message center are not displaying any warnings or messages after the engine is started.
- The fuel and oil level gauges are registering correctly.
- The oil pressure and battery condition warning lamps are extinguished.