Starting The Engine - Mercury Villager 2001 Owner's Manual

Starting
OUTSIDE TEMP
INST ECONOMY
AVG. ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
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

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
1. Turn the key to 4 (START) without
pressing the accelerator pedal and
release as soon as the engine starts.
The key will return to 3 (ON).
2. If the temperature is above –12°C
(10°F) and the engine does not
start within five seconds on the first
try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10
seconds and try again.
3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not
start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10
seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, Press
the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key to
START position.
4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator
pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.
5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking
brake.
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster
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CRUISE
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BRAKE
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km/h
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TRIP 1
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RPM TRIP 2
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FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
SERVICE
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ENGINE
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light may not illuminate.
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