After you’ve made the preliminary checks and you’re settled comfortably in the driving seat, begin the drill for starting the engine.
If the engine fails to start first time
You may need to press the accelerator slightly to keep the engine running.
The engine should now be idling (‘ticking over’).
The ignition and oil pressure warning lights should go out when the engine is running. If either light stays on, switch off the engine and have the fault checked. Never drive a vehicle with the oil pressure warning light showing – it could damage the engine.
If your vehicle has a manual choke, push it in as the engine warms up. Don’t drive with the choke out any longer than necessary. This wastes fuel, causes wear to the engine and can be dangerous, especially with automatic transmission.
Move off as soon as possible after starting the engine. Allowing the engine to warm up while you’re stationary wastes fuel and causes pollution.