1. Check that the handbrake is firmly on.
2. Check that the gear lever is in neutral (or park for automatic vehicles).
3. Press the clutch pedal down (manual vehicle).
4. Turn the key (one click) to switch on the ignition.
5. Check all gauges and warning lights. If there is no need for action, proceed to the next step.
6. Turn the key (second click) or push the start button to start the engine.
7. Recheck all gauges and warning lights again.
8. In a manual vehicle, release the clutch pedal (unless you intend to move off immediately).
As a safety precaution, the engine of a vehicle with automatic transmission cannot be started until the neutral or park position has been selected.
2. Check that the gear lever is in neutral (or park for automatic vehicles).
3. Press the clutch pedal down (manual vehicle).
4. Turn the key (one click) to switch on the ignition.
5. Check all gauges and warning lights. If there is no need for action, proceed to the next step.
6. Turn the key (second click) or push the start button to start the engine.
7. Recheck all gauges and warning lights again.
8. In a manual vehicle, release the clutch pedal (unless you intend to move off immediately).
As a safety precaution, the engine of a vehicle with automatic transmission cannot be started until the neutral or park position has been selected.
