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Guarding against exhaust fumes, Important ventilating information, Driving – FORD 2010 Crown Victoria v.1 User Manual

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You may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is
cold when operating on E

85

ethanol.

Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starter
damage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to off and
wait 30 seconds before trying again.

Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system. Such
fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible
personal injury.

If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E

85

ethanol,

and neither an alternative brand of E

85

ethanol nor an engine block

heater is available, the addition of unleaded gasoline to your tank will
improve cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on E

85

ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture of the two.

See Choosing the right fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information on ethanol.

If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions
(flexible fuel vehicles only)

1. Press and hold down the accelerator 1/3 to 1/2 way to floor, then
crank the engine.

2. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the
accelerator pedal as the engine speeds up. If the engine still fails to start,
repeat Step 1.

Guarding against exhaust fumes

Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid
its dangerous effects.

WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you

smell exhaust fumes.

Important ventilating information

If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of
time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating
or air conditioning to bring in fresh air.

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2010 Crown Victoria (cro)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)