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Starting – FORD 1998 Mustang User Manual

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Important safety precautions

A computer system controls the engine’s idle
revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine
starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine.
If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, have the vehicle checked. Do not
allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten minutes
at high engine RPM.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled
their safety belts. For more information on safety
belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints
chapter.

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories
are off.

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:
• Make sure the

parking brake is set.

• Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).
If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission:
• Make sure the parking brake is set.
• Push the clutch

pedal to the floor.

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