FORD 2002 Focus v.2 - Manual (Page 181)

Driving
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2. If the temperature is above -12ºC
(10ºF) 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 -12ºC
(10ºF) and the engine does not
start in fifteen seconds on the first
try, turn the key to OFF and wait
ten seconds and try again. If the
engine does not start in two
attempts, depress the accelerator
and start the engine while holding
the accelerator down to the floor.
Release the accelerator when the
engine starts.
4. After idling for a few seconds,
apply the brake and release the
parking brake.
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 heaterĆ defroster
system to respond quickly. Use of
an engine block heater is strongly
recommended if you live in a region
where temperatures reach -23ºC
(-10ºF) or below.
For best results, plug the heater in
at least three hours before starting
the vehicle. Using the heater for
longer than three hours will not
harm the engine, so the heater can
be plugged in the night before
starting the vehicle.