FORD 1998 Taurus - Manual (Page 87)

5. Turn the key to 4
(ON) without turning
the key to 5 (START).
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
( ) will 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 ten seconds and
try again.
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CRUISE
RPMx1000
0
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F
C
H
FUEL DOOR>
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
P !
BRAKE ABS
+ –
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
THEFT LOW COOLANT O/D
OFF
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P R N D 2 1
MPH km/h
0
0 0 0 0
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Starting
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