How to warm up the engine after is has just started (petrol and diesel versions)

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– Begin to move forward slowly letting the engine turn at medium revs.

Do not accelerate abruptly.

– Do not push the engine to its limit for the first few kilometers. You are recommended to wait until the coolant temperature gauge starts moving.

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