Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual page 88

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PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake;
❒ put the gearshifting lever into neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key at MAR-ON:
the warning light
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instrument panel will turn on;
❒ wait for the warning light
off. The hotter the engine is,
the quicker this will happen;
❒ press the clutch pedal all the
way down without touching
the accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV as soon
as the warning light
Waiting too long will waste the work
done by the glow plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine,
the accelerator must be entirely
released when turning the ignition
key to position AVV.
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
MAR-ON, the instrument panel
warning light
key to STOP and then back to
MAR-ON; if the warning light remain
on the
on, try with the other keys provided
with the car.
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Contact the Ford Dealership if you still
cannot start the engine.
Warning light
for 60 seconds after starting
or during prolonged
turns off.
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cranking to indicate a fault
with the glow plug heating system.
Use the car normally if the engine
starts and contact the Ford
Dealership as soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP
THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS
JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine
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remains lit, turn the
❒ do not demand maximum
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of fuel into the catalytic converter
and damage it beyond repair.
turn at medium speed. Do not
accelerate abruptly;
performance for the first few
kilometres. Wait until the engine
coolant gauge starts moving.
Never bump start the
engine by pushing, towing
or coasting downhill.
This could cause a flow
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