Starting The Engine
NOTE:
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 whilst the engine is cold.
With the ignition switched off, check:
- The parking brake is applied.
- Manual gearbox: The gear lever is in neutral.
- Automatic gearbox: The selector lever is in 'P' - Park
- Transfer box: 'H' - High is selected
- All instrument gauges read zero.
With the ignition switched on, check:
- Ignition controlled warning lights come on.
- Engine temperature gauge registers a reading compatible with the engine temperature.
- Fuel gauge registers a reading appropriate to the fuel level in the tank.
- The operation of the parking brake warning light and fluid level warning indicator light.