Starting The Engine - Ford Falcon (FG) 2010 Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE

For all vehicles, ensure the park brake is
fi rmly applied before attempting to start
the engine.
Manual transmission
Depress the clutch pedal fully, select
neutral and apply the foot brake. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition key to the Start position
until the engine fi res, then release.
Do not operate the starter for more than
10 seconds. If the engine stalls or falters
in starting, wait 5 to 10 seconds before
attempting to restart.
Automatic transmission
Vehicles with automatic transmission
are equipped with a One Touch Start
system.
Select Neutral (N) or Park (P) and apply
the foot brake. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition key to the Start position
and release. The starter motor will crank
automatically until the engine starts.
Starting the engine
Vehicles equipped with a One Touch
Start system may be forced to crank
for a longer period by holding the key
in the Start position. This should only be
necessary in emergency situations, for
example if the vehicle has run out of fuel
and needs to be re-primed.
If the vehicle is fl ashing between "P"
and "N" on the centre cluster and the
One Touch Start fails to work, it may
be possible to start the vehicle using
the normal cranking method, provided
both the handbrake and foot brake are
applied. The vehicle should be taken to
an Authorised Dealer for inspection and/
or repair.
If the starter motor fails to respond at
all your vehicle may be immobilised.
Your vehicle will need to be taken to an
Authorised Ford Dealer for repair.
enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can
be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine.
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fi re or other
damage.
Authorised Ford Dealer inspect your
vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
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WARNINGS
Do not start your vehicle in a
closed garage or in other
Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your