User manual ROVER SEVENTY FIVE

[. . . ] Owner's Handbook Instruktieboekje Manuel du Conducteur Betriebsanleitung Manuale di Istruzioni Manual del Conductor Manual do Proprietário Owner's Handbook Publication Part No. RCL 0306ENG - 3rd Edition Published by Rover Group After Sales - Technical Communication © Rover Group Limited 1999 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, recording or other means without prior written permission from Rover Group Limited. As part of Rover Cars environmental policy, this publication is printed on paper made from chlorine free pulp. Congratulations on your choice of a Rover 75 We very much hope that this handbook, together with the other publications included in the literature pack, will provide the information you need in order to derive maximum pleasure from owning and driving your new car. For your convenience, the handbook is divided into sections, each dealing with a different aspect of driving or caring for the car. [. . . ] Locking the steering After removing the key, turn the steering wheel towards the kerb until the lock engages. Check that the handbrake is on and that the gear lever is in neutral (`P' or `N' for automatic transmission). Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment (including the air conditioning). Turn the starter key to the third position and release the key as soon as the engine has started. DO NOT press the accelerator pedal while starting and DO NOT operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, switch off and wait for at least 10 seconds before trying again. What to do if the engine fails to start, or starts but will not continue running: · Press the accelerator pedal half way down while operating the starter. DO NOT operate the starter for more than 15 seconds and release the accelerator as soon as the engine starts. · If the engine still fails to start, operate the starter again, this time fully depressing the accelerator pedal to clear the engine of excess fuel. Ensure the starter motor is not operated for more than 15 seconds and release the accelerator as soon as the engine starts. · DO NOT pump the accelerator pedal during starting. Care point: Catalytic converters can be damaged if the wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire occurs. Before starting the engine, you should be aware of the precautions detailed under `Catalytic converter'. Never start or leave the engine running in an unventilated building - exhaust gases are poisonous and contain carbon monoxide, which can cause unconsciousness and may even be fatal. NOTE: Continued use of the starter will not only discharge the battery, but may damage the starter motor and the catalytic converter. 96 Starting & Driving DIESEL MODELS Starting the engine 1. Check that the handbrake is applied and that the gear lever is in neutral (`P' or `N' for automatic transmission). Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment (including the air conditioning). Insert the key and turn the starter switch to the second position. Wait until the glow plug warning light extinguishes. Turn the key to the third position to operate the starter motor; DO NOT press the accelerator pedal during starting and release the key as soon as the engine is running. If the engine stalls, you MUST turn the starter switch fully off before turning the starter switch back to the second position. Then wait until the glow plug warning light goes out before attempting to restart; the engine will not start after stalling by turning the starter switch from the second position. In temperate climates, DO NOT operate the starter switch for longer than 5 seconds; if the engine fails to start, switch off and wait for 10 seconds before re-using the starter. Precautions · The diesel engine must not be run above fast idle speed until the oil pressure warning light extinguishes. This will ensure that the engine and turbo-charger bearings are properly lubricated before being run at speed. [. . . ] Travelling abroad In some countries, it is illegal to fit parts which have not been made to the vehicle manufacturer's specification. Owners should ensure that any parts or accessories fitted to the car while travelling abroad, will also conform to the legal requirements of their home country. An airbag SRS is fitted to your car, ALWAYS consult a Rover dealer before fitting any accessory. It is extremely hazardous to fit parts or accessories where installation requires the dismantling of, or addition to, either the electrical or fuel systems. 191 Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS When communicating with your dealer, always quote the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If your communication concerns the engine or gearbox, it may be necessary to quote these numbers too. Identification Numbers Vehicle identification number The VIN (and recommended maximum vehicle weights) is stamped on a plate at the foot of the left hand door pillar and also stamped into the top of the right hand front suspension mounting, inside the engine compartment. In addition, as a deterrent to car thieves and to help the police, the VIN is stamped into a plate, visible through the bottom left hand corner of the windscreen. A B C D E F H2686 The VIN plate on the door pillar contains the following information: A. [. . . ]