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Starting – FORD 1998 Mustang User Manual

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PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE

Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator before or during starting. Only use
the accelerator 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 temperatures in 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.

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage
or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes

can be toxic. Always open the garage door before
you start the engine. See Guarding against
exhaust fumes
in this chapter for more
instructions.

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your dealer inspect your

vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.

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