Citroen 7550 manual When the engine is warm

Driving

When started from cold the engine is set to run at a fairly high speed.

If you want to drive off immediately apply the main footbrake before engaging a gear.

Note: Cars equipped with the optional "FR-15" heating system have a radiator

blind: instructions for its use are contained in a complementary pamphlet supplied with this manual.

When the engine is warm

Slightly depress the accelerator pedal.

Push the gear-selector/starter lever to the left until the engine starts (do not persist for longer than 5 seconds at a time).

∙If the engine fails to start at the first attempt wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.

∙As soon as the engine has started the accelerator pedal can be released to the slow-running position.

Important points

The starting handle can be used to free the engine or to rotate the engine to start when the battery is flat. (See page 45, No.27).

After a lengthy period in the garage or after a fault in the fuel system this system can be primed by switching on the ignition 2 or 3 times before using the starter. Proceed then as described above.

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