Driving; Starting - Ford Mercury Manual

Driving

Driving

STARTING

Positions of the ignition
1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine
3
and all accessories/locks the steering
wheel, gearshift lever and allows key
2
removal.
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2. ACC, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running. This position also unlocks
1
the steering wheel.
3. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving.
4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Important safety precautions
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If
the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle
checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more
information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating
and Safety Restraints chapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is
set.
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