Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV
Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV
Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV
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460_OM_MY09.book Page 128 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:32 AM<br />
128 Starting and driving<br />
Cars with diesel engine 3<br />
At very low temperatures, you may need to<br />
run the starter motor for up to 60 seconds.<br />
Allow the engine to idle for<br />
about 10 seconds. Do not apply full throttle<br />
for at least 2–3 minutes after starting.<br />
To facilitate starting when coolant temperature<br />
is low, and to reduce exhaust emissions,<br />
there is a preheater plug in every cylinder.<br />
The indicator light "Indicator, glow<br />
plug (cars with diesel engine)" comes on<br />
when the remote control is turned to<br />
position 3 if coolant temperature is<br />
below +5 °C, see page 67.<br />
How long the glow filament operates<br />
depends on the coolant temperature.<br />
At +4 °C it will be engaged for<br />
about 1 second, while at –20 °C it will be<br />
engaged for about 10 seconds.<br />
Starting in cold climates (diesel engines)<br />
If the car is to be used in a cold climate for<br />
an extended period of time, we recommend<br />
the use of an engine heater.<br />
At very low temperatures (below –25 °C),<br />
run the starter motor until the engine is running<br />
at about 1,000 rpm under its own<br />
power.<br />
Even if you detect the beginnings of ignition<br />
after only a few seconds, it may be necessary<br />
to run the starter motor a good deal<br />
longer to get the engine running by itself.<br />
You may need to run the starter motor for up<br />
to 60 seconds. Refer also to "Driving in cold<br />
climates" on page 160.<br />
Petrol engine designed for E85 3<br />
When the temperature is about 0 °C or<br />
lower<br />
• If possible, use the engine heater<br />
– When starting from cold between –10<br />
and –20 °C the engine heater should be<br />
engaged for about 1 hr. before starting.<br />
If the temperature is considerably lower<br />
than –20 °C then the engine heater<br />
should be engaged considerably longer<br />
before starting.<br />
– Using the engine heater at temperatures<br />
above –10 °C is good for the environment<br />
and for fuel consumption.<br />
• If the engine heater cannot be used<br />
– When the temperature is about –10 °C<br />
or lower then a greater proportion of<br />
petrol should be used to avoid the car<br />
being more difficult to start.<br />
Starting in hot weather<br />
• Start the engine in the normal way.