Starting System: Description and Operation

GENERAL INFORMATION

OPERATION
- For vehicles equipped with M/T, the clutch pedal position switch contact is switched off when the clutch pedal is depressed; when the ignition switch is then turned to the "ST" position, electricity flows to the starter relay and the starter motor, the contact (magnetic switch) of the starter is switched on and the starter motor is activated.

NOTE: If the ignition switch is turned to the "ST" position without the clutch pedal being depressed, electricity flows to the starter relay (coil), the clutch pedal position switch (contacts) and to the ground, with the result that the contacts of the starter relay are switched off, and, because the power to the starter motor is thereby interrupted, the starter motor is not activated.

- For vehicles equipped with A/T, when the ignition switch is switched to the "ST" position while the selector lever is at the "P" or "N" position, the contact (magnetic switch) of the starter is switched on and the starter motor is activated.