Starting The Engine - Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE

The car is fitted with an electronic
engine lock device: if the engine fails
to start, see the paragraph "The Ford
CODE system" in the section
"Knowing your car".
The engine may be noisier during
the first few seconds of operation,
especially after a long period
of inactivity. This is characteristic
of hydraulic tappets, the timing system
chosen for petrol engine versions
to reduce the number of servicing
interventions and does effects neither
functionality nor reliability of your car.
In the first period of use,
we recommend to avoid
excessive stress for the
car (for instance excessive
accelerations, extended travel
at maximum speed, sudden
braking etc.).
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With engine off, do not
leave the key in the ignition
switch on MAR-ON
to prevent draining
the battery.
WARNING
It is dangerous to have
the engine running indoors.
The engine consumes oxygen and
engine exhaust contains carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide
and other toxic gasses.
WARNING
Remember that the brake
servo and power steering
are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much
effort than usual is required on
the brake pedal and steering wheel.
PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake;
❒ place the gearshifting lever in neutral;
❒ press the clutch pedal all the way
down without touching the
accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and let
it go as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at
Y
MAR-ON, warning light remains
lit together with warning light U turn
the key to STOP and then back
to MAR-ON; if the warning light
remains on, try with the other keys
provided with the car.
Contact a Ford Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.