What is the correct way to start the ignition on?

[mj1sjc]

Yes, a very embarrassing question.
I owns my 2006 auto Jazz for now 15 months. For good x12 months I was turning the key from zero position to 1 and then wait until the five seat belt beep sound goes off and then turn towards the 2 to start the engine.
However, for the last three months I just straight starts from the zero position to 2 without stopping at the 1 position. Is that the right way to start a Jazz? Tia!

[UKjim]

Can't believe it makes any difference either way.


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[Lord Voltermore]

Probably no  difference on a petrol car.   Some warning lights may stay on  for a few seconds after starting  so you can see they haven't blown a bulb. 

[culzean]

Can't believe it makes any difference either way.


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Out of habit I normally wait until the fuel gauge has stopped moving before starting, just to make sure all the sensors etc are up to speed.... Same on motorbikes...

[richardfrost]

Can't believe it makes any difference either way.


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Out of habit I normally wait until the fuel gauge has stopped moving before starting, just to make sure all the sensors etc are up to speed.... Same on motorbikes...

I do this too, but probably an age old habit from driving diesels for a decade or so, back in the day.

[Jocko]

I do it both ways. If I am waiting for my dashcam to start up, I pause, but usually, I just go straight through.
If the car has been standing unused for a long time (weeks) a pause allows the fuel pump to charge the lines and the injectors.

[mj1sjc]

Good you mentioned thos. Im actually going away soon for 3 weeks. I was also thinking to undo the battery connection so its not going yo be dead x3 weeks after

I do it both ways. If I am waiting for my dashcam to start up, I pause, but usually, I just go straight through.
If the car has been standing unused for a long time (weeks) a pause allows the fuel pump to charge the lines and the injectors.

[ColinS]

Im actually going away soon for 3 weeks. I was also thinking to undo the battery connection so its not going yo be dead x3 weeks after

I think there is something very wrong if the battery goes dead after three weeks without use.

[Blue Sky]

I start in stages as some others have mentioned and when it's started let it idle for 30 seconds before putting the engine under load - gives me time to adjust mirrors, seating position etc as I am not the only driver.