Ford 1996 F-150 Super Duty, Owner'S Manual

Page: 16 / 224

12
[ST05150( ALL)02/95]
Starting your vehicle
%
*
[ST05200( ALL)05/94]
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
*
[ST05300( ALL)05/95]
R
WARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding
Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for
more instructions.
*
[ST05400( ALL)01/95]
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
[ST05550( M)06/90]
1. Make sure you and all your passengers
buckle your safety belts.
*
[ST05600( ALL)03/95]
2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
*
[ST05750( E M)03/95]
3. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key.
*
[ST06200( ALL)02/95]
Starting Your Engine
*
[ST06300( ALL)02/95]
To start your engine:
*
[ST06400( ALL)05/95]
1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start
Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section.
*
[ST06425( ALL)03/95]
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
*
[ST06451( ALL)03/95]
3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
*
[ST06475( ALL)02/95]
4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
*
[ST06501( ALL)02/95]
If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
File:ltstm.ex
Update:Tue Jun 20 16:47:24 1995