CAR CONTROLS - Starting the car engine

Starting the car engine

Start up position of levers: hand brake is up (applied), transmission is on Park.

Feet off pedals (do not touch pedals).

Photo: Car controls – Start up (parked) position of levers, applied hand brake

Turn your car key in the ignition switch all the way to the right, and hold there until the engine starts. You can tell the moment the engine starts by ear or by the tachometer needle going up – immediately release the key (do not turn).

Photo: Car controls - Starting position of the key