Starting – FORD 2000 Focus User Manual

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Starting

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PREPARING TO START YOUR
VEHICLE

Engine starting is controlled by the

ignition system. This system meets

all Canadian InterferenceĆ

Causing Equipment standard

requirementsregulating the

impulse electrical field strength of

radio noise.
When starting a fuelĆinjected

engine, avoid pressing the

accelerator before or during

starting. Only use the accelerator

pedal when you have difficulty

starting the engine. For more

information on starting the vehicle,

refer to Starting the engine in this

chapter.

Extended idling at high

engine speeds can produce

very high temperaturesin the

engine and exhaust system,

creating the risk of fire or other

damage.

Do not park, idle, or drive

your vehicle in dry grass or

other dry ground cover. The

emission system heats up the

engine compartment and exhaust

system, which can start a fire.

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