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Starting a Diesel Engine - Manual Transmission
The speed at which the engine idles immediately after starting is optimized to minimize vehicle emissions and maximize cabin comfort and fuel economy.
Note:
You can only attempt to start the engine for a limited amount of time before the starting system temporarily disables. If you exceed the starting time limit, a message may appear and you cannot attempt to start the engine for at least 15 minutes.
Before starting your vehicle, check the following:- Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
- Make sure the parking brake is on.
- Make sure the transmission is in neutral.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
- Turn the key to position II.
- Wait until the glow plug indicator turns off.
- Fully press the clutch pedal.
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
- Turn the key to position III.
Note:
Releasing the clutch pedal when the engine is starting stops the engine cranking and the ignition returns to on.
Note:
When the temperature is below
-15 °C (5 °F), you may need to crank the engine for up to 10 seconds.
Note:
You can only attempt to start the engine for a limited amount of time before the starting system temporarily disables. If you exceed the starting time limit, a message may appear and you cannot attempt to start the engine for at least 15 minutes.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition Switch
Failure to Start
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
If the engine does not start, do the following:
- Fully press the brake pedal.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Shift into neutral.
- Turn the key to position III until the engine starts.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition Switch
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
- Shift into neutral.
- Turn the key to position 0.
- Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition Switch
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
WARNING:
Switching off the engine when your vehicle is still moving results in a significant decrease in braking assistance. Higher effort is required to apply the brakes and to stop your vehicle. A significant decrease in steering assistance could also occur. The steering does not lock, but higher effort could be required to steer your vehicle. When you switch the ignition off, some electrical circuits, for example airbags, also turn off. If you unintentionally switch the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the engine. |
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
- Shift into neutral and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
- Turn the key to position 0.
- Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition Switch
Glow Plug Indicator
If it illuminates, wait until it turns off before starting. |
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