What not to do when starting the engine in very cold conditions

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In winter the car need to be treated carefully, as changes in temperature and frost affect the operation of the mechanisms. It also concerns the problem of cold start.

What action is not necessary to perform at startup machine in severe frost?

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№1. Immediately run the starter. Before starting the machine, you need to turn on the ignition and wait a few seconds. After all the extra icons on the instrument panel will go out, you can turn the ignition key in the «ON» position.

№2. If you do not depress the clutch pedal before startingThen the starter motor will be overloaded. Pressed this pedal when starting, the motor is "disconnected" from the gearbox, thus facilitating the start-up.

№3. A lot of unsuccessful attempts. In the case when, after several attempts, the starter "no catches", it is not necessary to repeat it many times. These actions can result in flooding of the spark plugs. Hold the ignition key in position «START» can be not more than 10 seconds, with a small number of approaches. If all attempts fail, then it is better to get out and find out the reason.

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