Ford Automobile User Manual page 104

GENERAL POINTS ON
STARTING
The starter will not operate for
longer than 30 seconds during each
start cycle. Release the ignition key
as soon as the engine has started.
If the engine has not started, return
the ignition key to position 0 and
repeat the starting procedure.
If the engine does not start,
refer to the instructions
regarding the fuel injection
system shut-off switch on
page 139.
Engine speed limiter
The engine speed is limited
electronically to protect the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Vehicles with a petrol engine
Cold/hot engine
• Depress the clutch pedal fully and
start the engine without touching
the accelerator.
At temperatures below
-20 ºC, turn the ignition key
to position II for at least one
second before starting the engine.
This ensures that maximum fuel
pressure is established.
• If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, wait for a short period
and repeat the procedure.
• If the engine does not start after
three attempts, wait 10 seconds
and follow the Flooded engine
procedure.
• If starting difficulty is
experienced at temperatures below
-25 ºC, depress the accelerator
pedal 1/4 to 1/2 of its travel to assist
starting.
Flooded engine
• Depress the clutch pedal fully.
• Slowly depress the accelerator
fully, hold it in this position and
start the engine.
• If the engine does not start repeat
the Cold/hot engine procedure.
Driving
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