Driving – FORD 2003 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 User Manual

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STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Positions of the ignition

1. ACCESSORY, electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel
and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel. This position also
allows the automatic transmission gearshift lever to be moved from the P
(Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed.

In the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake

pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the
parking brake.

4. ON, all electrical accessories are operational and warning lights will
illuminate. This is the position the key is in when you’re driving.

5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.

Preparing to start your vehicle

Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control 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, don’t press 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.

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