Ford 2003 Taurus v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 113)

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, shift into gear and

drive.

Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)

In cold weather, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade

85) ethanol. If summer grade (E

85) ethanol is used in cold weather,

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

85) ethanol. High-quality blends of winter

grade (E

85) ethanol will produce satisfactory cold weather starting and

driving results.

Cold starting performance can also be improved by using an engine block

heater. Engine block heaters are available as an option and can be

obtained from your Ford dealer. Consult the engine block heater section

for proper use of the engine block heater.

If you 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, adding unleaded gasoline to your tank will improve

cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operate on (E

85)

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

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.

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting

and heater/defroster performance. Use of an engine block heater is

strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach

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