FORD 1999 Explorer - Manual (Page 142)

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 will not illuminate.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to 5 (START)
without pressing the accelerator
pedal and release as soon as the
engine starts. The key will return to
4 (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,
depress the accelerator and start the engine while holding the
accelerator down to the floor. Release the accelerator when the engine
starts.
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4
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RPMx1000 ABS
CHECK
ENGINE
DOOR
AJAR
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P R N D 2 1 THEFT
SPEED
CONT
4WD
4WD
LOW
O/D
OFF
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DOOR
AJAR
CHECK
GAGE
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BRAKE
3
2
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5
4
Starting
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