Driving; Starting; Positions Of The Ignition; Preparing To Start Your Vehicle - Ford 2010 Explorer Sport Trac Owner's Manual

STARTING

Positions of the ignition

1. Off — shuts off the engine and all
accessories/locks the steering wheel,
gearshift lever and allows key
removal.
2. Accessory — allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running. This position also unlocks
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.

Preparing to start your vehicle

Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system.
This system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before
or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty
starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to
Starting the engine in this chapter.
WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other damage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
WARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against
exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions.
2010 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)
Owners Guide (own2002), 1st Printing
USA (fus)

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