Starting – FORD 1999 Escort User Manual
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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
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
1. Turn the key to 4 (START)
without pressing the accelerator
pedal and release as soon as the
engine starts. The key will return to
3 (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.
3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not
start in fifteen seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait ten
seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts,
!
THEFT
LOW
FUEL
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
P
BRAKE
ABS
+
–
MPH
20
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60
70
FUEL
FILL
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F
C
H
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RPMx1000
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4 5
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8
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120
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60
80
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km/h
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0 0 0
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K
A
C
C
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TA
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