1997 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

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[TO06200(R)01/96]
Starting Your Engine
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[TO06300(R)01/96]
To start your engine:
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[TO06400(R)01/96]1.
Follow the steps underPreparing to Start Your Vehicleat the
beginning of this section.
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[TO06425(R)01/96]2.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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[TO06451(R)01/96]3.
DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your
engine. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is
parked.
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[TO06475(R)01/96]4.
Turn the key to the START position (cranking) until the
engine starts. Allow the key to return to the ON position
after the engine has started.
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[TO06501(R)01/96]
If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering
wheel slightly because it may be binding.
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[TO06510(R)01/96]
For a cold engine:
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[TO06515(R)01/96]
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At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If the engine does
not start infifteen (15) secondson the first try, turn the key
to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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[TO06520(R)01/96]
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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the engine does not
start infive (5) secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the
engine, then try again.
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[TO06521(R)01/96]
For a warm engine:
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[TO06522(R)01/96]
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Do not hold the key in the START position for more than
five (5) secondsat a time. If the engine does not start within
five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the OFF
position. Wait a few seconds after the starter stops, then try
again.
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[TO06575(R)01/96]
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
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Update:Thu Mar 20 08:53:27 1997

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