Ford 1996 Contour, Manual

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Starting Your Contour
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2.5L engine:
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At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does
not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key
to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not
start in five (5) seconds on the first try, wait approximately
ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try
again.
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For a warm engine:
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Do not hold the key in the START position for more than
five (5) seconds
at a time. If the engine does not start within
five (5) seconds on the first try, wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
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Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or
flood the engine.
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After you start the engine, let it idle for a few seconds. Keep
your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in gear.
Release the parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal and
drive away in the normal manner.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transaxle, your vehicle has an interlock that prevents
you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is
on the brake pedal.
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If the engine does not start after two attempts:
[ST09494(ALL)01/95] 1.
Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold
it.
[ST09496(ALL)01/95] 2.
Turn the ignition key to the START position.
[ST09497(ALL)01/95] 3.
Release the ignition key when the engine starts.
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Update:Thu Jan 25 12:13:36 1996