Starting The Engine; Using The Engine Block Heater - Ford 2003 Thunderbird Owner's Manual

Driving
• Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
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Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a
light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
• If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the
light may not illuminate.

Starting the engine

1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START). 2
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2. Turn the key to 5 (START), then
release the key as soon as the
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engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter.
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Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try,
turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again.
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting
and heater/defroster performance. Use of an engine block heater is
strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-23° C (-10° F) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least
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2003 Thunderbird (tbr)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)