Starting And Stopping The Engine; General Information; Ignition Switch; Steering Wheel Lock - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

Starting and Stopping the Engine

GENERAL INFORMATION

General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnected the
vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approx. 8 kilometres (5
miles) after reconnecting the battery.
This is because the engine management
system must realign itself with the engine.
Any unusual driving characteristics during
this period may be disregarded.
Starting the engine by towing or
pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you must not
push or tow start your vehicle. Use
booster cables and a booster battery.
See Jump-Starting the Vehicle (page
158).

IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING
Never return the key to position 0 or
I when the vehicle is in motion.
0 The ignition is off.
I The ignition and all main electrical circuits
are disabled.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long to avoid discharging
the battery.
Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 03-12-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013
II The ignition is switched on. All electrical
circuits are operational. Warning lamps
and indicators illuminate. This is the key
position when driving. You must also select
it when being towed.
III The starter motor is activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine starts.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK

When you remove the key from the ignition
switch, the steering column lock is
activated as soon as you turn the steering
wheel.
The steering will be unlocked when the key
is moved to position ACC.

STARTING A PETROL ENGINE

Note: You can only operate the starter for
a limited period of time, for example 10
seconds. The number of start attempts is
limited to approximately six. If you exceed
this limit, the system will not allow you to
try again until a period of time has elapsed,
for example 30 minutes.
Cold or hot engine
Vehicles with manual transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during
engine start may stop the engine cranking
and return to ignition on.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: Releasing the brake pedal during
engine start may stop the engine cranking
and return to ignition on.
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