2000 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 110

Starting 40 F FUEL DOOR > 60 0 0 0 0 80 140 - + 3 2 100 1 4 5 H 20 60 0 00000 20 RPMx1000 E LOW COOLANT 6 7 ABS CRUISE C THEFT 180 MPH km/h 120 0 ! P BRAKE P R N D D 1 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 3 pressing the accelerator pedal and 2 release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 4 (ON). 4 2. If the temperature is above 1 -12° C (10° F) and the engine does 5 not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. 3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, Press the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key to START position. 4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up. 5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only) As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade (Ed 85) ethanol (same as with unleaded gasoline). If summer grade (Ed 85) ethanol is used in cold weather conditions, you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up. Consult your fuel distributor for the availability of winter grade (Ed 85) ethanol. 110