On vehicles with automatic transmission, the engine can be started in positions «R» («Parking») or «ABOUT» or «N» («neutral») selector lever.
Models «315», «316», «318»
The engine is equipped with a carburetor with an automatic starting device.
Ignition key position:
0 - everything is off, when the key is removed, the anti-theft device is turned on; 1 - anti-theft device is on, there may be» the circuits of the receiver and the electric drive of the sunroof are included; 2 - the ignition is on, the oil pressure and battery charge control lamps light up in red, the circuits of the fuel level and coolant temperature indicators are on; 3 - the starter is on, after starting the engine, release the key, which automatically returns to the position «2»
Starting a cold engine
Engage the starter by sharply depressing and releasing the accelerator pedal. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn on the starter by turning the key to position «3» (see picture), without depressing the accelerator pedal. Do not turn on the starter for more than 10-15 s.
If the engine does not start on the first attempt, turn on the ignition and after about 20-30 seconds, turn on the starter again.
If the engine does not start after several attempts despite the air/fuel mixture having ignited several times, depress and release the accelerator pedal sharply again and try starting the engine again.
In all cases, do not press the accelerator pedal several times to avoid overfilling the carburetor.
At low ambient temperatures, to facilitate starting the engine before turning on the starter, it is recommended to turn off all consumers of electricity and press the clutch pedal.
Immediately after starting the engine, the crankshaft rotates at a high frequency: 2500-3000 rpm. After a few seconds, depress the accelerator pedal again and the engine speed will drop to fast idle.
After warming up the engine (at the same time, the arrow of the coolant temperature gauge is between two colored zones of the scale) automatically set to normal idle.
Hot engine start
Before starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal.
Starting a very hot engine
Fully depress the accelerator pedal and engage the starter.
Models «320»
1st modification
The engine has the same carburetor with automatic starter as on the models «315», «316», «318».
2nd modification
The engine is equipped with a carburetor with an automatic starter and a thermostatic auxiliary starter.
Starting a cold or hot engine. Do not press the accelerator pedal before engaging the starter.
Starting a very hot engine. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and engage the starter.
Models «320i», «323i»
The engine is equipped with a carburetor with an automatic system for starting and warming up the engine.
When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. After starting and when the engine is warming up, depress the accelerator pedal no more than 1/2 of its travel. After starting the engine, you can start driving at medium engine speeds. The oil pressure and battery charge indicator lamps should go out after the engine enters the fast idle mode.