In brief 17Before starting-off check:z Ty re pressures and c ondition.z Und erneath the vehicle for any leaks.z Engine oil level and fluid levels in enginecom partment (see pag e 183).z All windows, mirrors, exterior lightingand num ber p la tes are free from dirt,snow and ice and are operational.z Objects are securely located a nd will notbe thrown forwards in the event ofsudden braking.z Seats, seat belts and mirrors arecorrectly ad justed.z All gauges and control indicators.z Bra ke op eration.Picture n o: s0013254.tifExhaust gases are poisonousExhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,whic h is extrem ely poisonous b ut has nood our or colour.Therefore never inhale ex haust gases a ndnever run the engine in an enclosed space.You should also avoid driving with thedoors open, as ex haust gases c ould enterthe passenger compartment.6 Ex haust ga ses - see page 132.Picture no: s0013443.tifStarting the engine:Man ual transmission in neutral,Depress clutch and footbrake,Automatic transmissio n in P or N,Do not ac celeratePetrol engines:Turn key to START and release itDiesel engines:Turn key to ON,when preheating controlindicator NNNN go es out 1 ),turn key to START and release itK ey returns automatically to ON positionwhen relea sed.61) Preh eatin g system sw itches on o nly if outsidetem perature is low .