FORD 2000 Taurus - Manual (Page 110)

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
• If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the
light may not illuminate.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to 5 (START) without
pressing the accelerator pedal and
release as soon as the engine starts.
The key will return to 4 (ON).
2. If the temperature is above
–12° C (10° F) and the engine does
not start within five seconds on the
first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again.
3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start
in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try
again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, Press the accelerator
pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key to START position.
4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator
pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.
5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking
brake.
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors
should supply winter grade (E
d
85) ethanol (same as with unleaded
gasoline). If summer grade (E
d
85) ethanol is used in cold weather
conditions, you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or
hesitation until the engine has warmed up. Consult your fuel distributor
for the availability of winter grade (E
d
85) ethanol.
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CRUISE
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THEFT LOW COOLANT
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