Starting A Diesel Engine - Ford ECOSPORT Owner's Manual

Starting and Stopping the Engine
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal while the
engine is starting stops the engine cranking
and returns the ignition to on.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Move the transmission selector lever
to position P or N.
3. Start the engine.
All Vehicles
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds, wait for a short period and try
again.
If the engine does not start after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow the
flooded engine procedure.
If you have difficulty starting the engine
when the temperature is below -13°F
(-25°C), press the accelerator pedal to the
mid-way point of its travel and try again.
Flooded Engine
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Move the transmission selector lever
to position P or N.
3. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
4. Start the engine.
Ecosport (CBW) India
All Vehicles
If the engine does not start, repeat the cold
or hot engine procedure.
Engine Idle Speed after Starting
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting minimizes
vehicle emissions and maximizes cabin
comfort and fuel economy.
The idle speed varies depending on certain
factors. These include vehicle component
and ambient temperatures as well as
electrical and climate system demands.
Failure to Start
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
If the engine does not crank when you full
depress the clutch pedal with the ignition
key in position III, follow this procedure:
1. Fully depress the clutch and brake
pedals.
2. Turn the key to position III until the
engine has started.

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE

Cold or Hot Engine
All Vehicles
Note: When the temperature is below 5°F
(-15°C), you may need to crank the engine
for up to 10 seconds.
Note: You can only operate the starter for
a limited period of time.
Note: After a limited number of attempts
to start your engine, the system will not
allow you to try again until a period of time
has elapsed, for example 30 minutes.
Switch the ignition on and wait
until the glow plug indicator goes
off.
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