Ford Ka 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual page 84

081-090 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008
PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒ put the gear lever into neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR:
warning light m on the instrument
panel will come on;
❒ wait for the warning lights and
to turn off. The hotter the engine is,
the quicker this will happen;
❒ press the clutch pedal all the way
down without touching the
accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV as soon
as the warning light
Waiting too long will waste the work
done by the glow plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold,
rotating the ignition key to AVV, the
accelerator pedal must be completely
released.
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If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating starting.
If with the ignition key on MAR, the
instrument panel warning light
remains on, turn the key to STOP and
then back to MAR; if the warning light
remains on, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle.
Contact the Ford Dealership if you still
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cannot start the engine.
Warning light
for 60 seconds after starting
m turns off.
or during prolonged
cranking to indicate a fault
to the glow plug heating system. Use
the car normally if the engine starts
and contact the Ford Dealership as
soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP THE
ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST
STARTED
Proceed as follows:
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❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine
turn at medium speed. Do not
accelerate abruptly;
❒ do not demand maximum
performance for the first few
kilometres. Wait until the engine
coolant gauge starts moving.
will blink Never jump start the engine
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by pushing, towing or
driving downhill. This could
cause a flow of fuel into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
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