Starting – FORD 1998 Taurus User Manual
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5. Turn the key to 4
(ON) without turning
the key to 5 (START).
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.
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CRUISE
RPMx1000
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FUEL DOOR>
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
P
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BRAKE
ABS
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–
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
THEFT
LOW
COOLANT
O/D
OFF
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