1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off all auxiliary electrical consumers to reduce the load on the battery.
3. Press the clutch pedal all the way down and shift the gear lever to neutral position.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" (II) position. Wait until the glow plug indicator goes out.
5. Without pressing the accelerator pedal, press the button "ENGINE START" ("Start the engine") to engage the starter. If the engine does not start immediately, continue to crank the crankshaft with the starter, but not longer than 15 seconds (20 seconds in cold weather). Before attempting to start the engine again, wait at least 20 seconds to allow the electric starter to cool.
Attention! The car has an immobilizer that prevents thieves from starting the engine. If you try to use a key with the wrong code or another device to start the engine, the engine fuel system stops working.
Features of starting a diesel engine in cold weather
In very cold weather, the battery charge and engine oil pressure indicators turn off after a few seconds. This delays engine starting.
Warming up the engine
In order to save fuel, it is recommended to start driving immediately, but remember that sudden acceleration or heavy load on the engine can damage it if it is not warmed up to operating temperature.
Caution! The engine must not exceed high idle speed until the low engine oil indicator goes out. This is necessary to ensure proper lubrication of the engine bearings and turbocharger before the engine reaches normal speed.