Starting a diesel engine
Cold or hot engine
All vehicles
Note: When the temperature is below -15ºC (5ºF), you may need to crank the engine for up to 25 seconds. If you consistently operate the vehicle in such temperatures, we recommend that you have an engine block heater fitted.
Note: Continue cranking the engine until it starts.]
Note: You can only operate the starter for a maximum of 30 seconds at a time.
Switch the ignition on and wait until the glow plug indicator goes off.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
1. Select park or neutral.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Start the engine.
See also:
Courtesy lamp and luggage compartment lamp - renewal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 To remove a lamp, simply prise it from its
location, using a thin-bladed screwdriver, and
disconnect the wiring (see illustrations).
25.2a Removing a co ...
Engine/automatic transmission assembly - removal and separation
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before
proceeding. A suitable hoist and lifting tackle
will be required for this operation. Any
suspected faults in the automatic transmission
should be ref ...
Pistons and connecting rods - examination and renovation
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Examine the pistons for ovality, scoring,
and scratches. Check the connecting rods for
wear or damage.
2 The gudgeon pins are an interference fit in
the connecting rods, an ...