Engine Shutdown
s2 dm 19.03.000
Shut down the engine immediately if:
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the oil pressure gauge needle swings back and forth or falls sharply;
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engine power and rpm fall, even though the accelerator pedal remains steady;
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the exhaust pipe gives off heavy smoke;
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the coolant and/or oil temperature climb abnormally;
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abnormal sounds suddenly occur in the engine.
- With the vehicle stopped, place the transmission in Neutral (N), or if so equipped, the park (p) position.
- Set the parking brake.
- Idle the engine for two to three minutes before shutting it down. This allows the lubricating oil and the coolant to carry heat away from the combustion chambers, bearings, shafts, etc.
- Shut down the engine by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Note: Long periods of idling are not needed or recommended.
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