NOTE: When starting off with a cold engine and during the first 1.5 km, do not depress the accelerator pedal more than halfway until the vehicle reaches a speed of at least 25 km/h. While the engine is cold, never allow high engine speeds or full throttle.
With the ignition off, check:
- Applying the parking brake.
- Automatic transmission: Gear selector in position 'P' - PARK (PARKING).
- Manual transmission: Shift lever in NEUTRAL position (NEUTRAL).
- All instrument readings are zero.
With the ignition on, check:
- The corresponding signal lamps are switched on.
- The reading of the engine temperature gauge corresponds to the engine temperature.
- The indication of the fuel gauge corresponds to the level of fuel in the tank.
- Operation of the parking brake warning lamp and fluid level warning lamp.
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