Guarding against exhaust fumes, Important ventilating information, Starting and stopping the engine 197 – FORD 2013 F-150 v.3 User Manual

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Do not crank the engine for more than 10 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. Such
fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible
personal injury.

If you should 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, the addition of unleaded gasoline to your tank improves cold
starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operate on E-85 ethanol
alone, 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.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle,
have this checked immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you

smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and leave the engine idling for long periods of
time, we recommend that you do one of the following:

• Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters).

• Set your climate control to outside air.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

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2013 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2013
USA
(fus)

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