1999 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 104

Starting F H FUEL DOOR> 40 30 60 70 50 0 0 0 0 80 100 60 - + 3 90 4 5 20 0 00000 20 140 2 RPMx1000 100 E SERVICE ENGINE SOON C 1 180 6 0 O/D OFF UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 10 110 120 MPH LOW COOLANT THEFT km/h 7 ! P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 ABS CRUISE 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 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 3 1 4 5 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. 4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. 104