Starting the Engine - Starting a Diesel Engine - Manual Transmission, Vehicles Without: Push Button Start

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Starting a Diesel Engine - Manual Transmission, Vehicles Without: Push Button Start

Before starting your vehicle, check the following:

Make sure that the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
Make sure that the parking brake is on.
Make sure that the transmission is in neutral.

Turn the key to position II.

Note: 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: The engine may continue cranking for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at lower temperatures. It may crank for several seconds when very cold.

Glow Plug Indicator

If it illuminates, wait until the glow plug indicator turns off before starting the engine.

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Starting the Engine - Starting a Diesel Engine - Manual Transmission, Vehicles Without: Push Button Start

Starting a Diesel Engine - Manual Transmission, Vehicles Without: Push Button Start

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