Starting The Engine
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CAUTION:
On initial drive away from cold and within the first 1.5 km (1 mile), do not depress accelerator pedal beyond half travel until the vehicle has attained a minimum speed of 25 km/h (15 miles/h). Never operate at high engine speed or with the accelerator pedal at full travel while the engine is cold.
With the ignition switched off, check:
- The parking brake is applied
- The transmission selector lever is in Park
- All instrument gauges (except fuel gauge) read zero
With the ignition switched on, check:
- Ignition controlled warning lamps come on
- Engine coolant temperature gauge registers a reading compatible with the engine coolant temperature
- Fuel gauge registers a reading appropriate to the fuel level in the tank
- The operation of the parking brake and brake fluid level warning lamps