Ford 2002 Explorer v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 174)

Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)

As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors

should supply winter grade ethanol (same as with unleaded gasoline). If

summer grade 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 ethanol.

Do not crank the engine for more than 30 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 (see Air

Cleaner Decal). Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to

the engine and possible personal injury.

If you should experience cold weather starting problems on ethanol, and

neither an alternative brand of 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 ethanol

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

See Choosing the right fuel in the Maintenance and care chapter for

more information on diesel fuel.

If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions

1. Press the accelerator pedal 1/3 to 1/2 of the way to floor and hold.

2. Turn the key to START position.

3. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator

pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.

4. If the engine still fails to start, repeat steps one through three.

5. After the engine starts, hold your foot on the brake pedal, put the

gearshift lever in gear and release the parking brake. Slowly release the

brake pedal and drive away in a normal manner.

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves

starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster

system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly

recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C

(-10°F) or below.

Starting

174

1 2 ... 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 ... 311 312

Pas de commentaire

Ford 2002 Explorer v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 174