Ford Mystique Owner's Manual page 119

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At temperatures between -10˚F (-23˚C) and 10˚F (-12˚C):
Turn the key to ON, and crank the engine for five (5)
seconds. If the engine fails to start, continue to crank and
depress the accelerator about 1/4 of the way down and hold
that position until the engine starts. DO NOT crank for
more than 30 seconds, or you could damage the starter. If
the engine fails to start on the first try, turn the key to OFF
and wait two (2) minutes before trying again.
At temperatures between 10˚F (-12˚C) and 32˚F (0˚C): If the
engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on first try, turn
the key to OFF, then try again.
At temperatures above 32˚F (0˚C): If the engine does not
start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF,
then try again.
If you have the 4-cylinder 2.0L engine and are not using an
engine block heater, warm up the engine for a minute or two
before putting the transaxle in gear. Depressing the accelerator
slightly will also help with cold starts.
2.5L engine:
At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does
not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key
to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not
start in five (5) seconds on the first try, wait approximately
ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try
again.
For a warm engine:
Do not hold the key in the START position for more than
five (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within
five (5) seconds on the first try, wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
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