2. When the ambient temperature is low, turn off all auxiliary electrical consumers to reduce the load on the battery.
3. Vehicles with manual transmission with manual shifting: Fully disengage the clutch by pressing the pedal all the way down and move the gearshift lever to neutral. Vehicles with automatic transmission (including a continuously variable transmission):
Check that the range selector lever is in the Park position. Press the brake pedal.
4. Without pressing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to position III (START - Starter) and turn on the starter. If the engine does not start immediately, continue to turn the crankshaft with the starter, but the duration of continuous engagement of the starter should not exceed 15 seconds. Before making another attempt to start the engine, pause for at least 10 seconds, which is necessary for the starter to cool down.
5. If the engine does not start after continuous operation of the starter for 15 seconds, or starts and stops immediately, try to start the engine (see operation 4), pressing the accelerator pedal to half of its full travel. After the engine has started successfully, release the accelerator pedal to avoid a sharp increase in engine speed at idle.
6. If the engine still fails to start, fully depress the accelerator pedal and hold it down while the starter operates. This will help remove excess fuel that has entered the intake manifold and engine cylinders. The duration of continuous starter operation, as in the previous cases, should not exceed 15 seconds. If the engine does not start after purging the cylinders, try to start it again by partially depressing the accelerator pedal (see operation 5). After the engine has started successfully, release the accelerator pedal to avoid a sharp increase in engine speed at idle.
Features of starting the engine in cold weather at high altitudes (altitude above sea level over 2400 m)
At low ambient temperatures, starting the engine is difficult. In high-altitude conditions, where the air is very thin, starting the engine is further complicated.
When starting the engine:
1. Turn off all auxiliary electrical consumers to reduce the load on the battery.
2. Press the accelerator pedal to half of its full travel and hold it in this position while turning the engine crankshaft with the starter. The duration of continuous engagement of the starter should not exceed 15 seconds. After the engine has successfully started, gradually release the accelerator pedal, preventing the engine crankshaft speed from significantly increasing at idle.
3. If the engine does not start, fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it down while the starter operates. The duration of continuous starter operation, as in the previous case, should not exceed 15 seconds. If the engine still does not start, try to start it again by partially pressing the accelerator pedal (see operation 2).
If the outside temperature is below zero or if the car has not been used for several days, allow the engine to warm up for 3-4 minutes before driving.