Rover 75 Owner's Handbook - 3rd Edition - Eng - RoverClub-BG.com

Starting & DrivingUnlocking the steeringAfter inserting the key, a small movement of the steeringwheel while turning the starter switch to the first position willhelp to disengage the steering lock.Locking the steeringAfter removing the key, turn the steering wheel towards thekerb until the lock engages.PETROL MODELSStarting the engine1. Check that the handbrake is on and that the gear lever isin neutral (‘P’ or ‘N’ for automatic transmission).2. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment(including the air conditioning).3. Turn the starter key to the third position and release thekey as soon as the engine has started.DO NOT press the accelerator pedal while starting and DONOT operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time.If the engine fails to start, switch off and wait for at least 10seconds before trying again.What to do if the engine fails to start, or starts but willnot continue running:• Press the accelerator pedal half way down while operatingthe starter. DO NOT operate the starter for more than 15seconds and release the accelerator as soon as the enginestarts.• If the engine still fails to start, operate the starter again, thistime fully depressing the accelerator pedal to clear theengine of excess fuel. Ensure the starter motor is notoperated for more than 15 seconds and release theaccelerator as soon as the engine starts.• DO NOT pump the accelerator pedal during starting.Never start or leave theengine running in anunventilated building - exhaustgases are poisonous andcontain carbon monoxide,which can causeunconsciousness and may evenbe fatal.NOTE: Continued use of thestarter will not only discharge thebattery, but may damage thestarter motor and the catalyticconverter.Care point: Catalytic converterscan be damaged if the wrong fuelis used, or if an engine misfireoccurs. Before starting theengine, you should be aware ofthe precautions detailed under‘Catalytic converter’.96