Cold weather starting
It is recommended that the engine block heater be used for starting
when the temperature is -10°F (-23°C) or colder. Refer to
Engine block
heater (if equipped)
in the
Driving
chapter of the
Owner’s Guide
.
When operating in cold weather, use Motorcraft Cetane improvers or non
alcohol-based Cetane improvers from a reputable manufacturer.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds as starter damage
may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to 3 (off) and wait
30 seconds before trying again.
WARNING:
Do not use starting fluid, such as ether, in the air
intake system (see air filter decal). Such fluid could cause
immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to diesel
fuel. This practice creates a serious fire hazard and causes
engine performance problems.
1. Turn the key to on without turning the key to start.
Do not start the
engine
until the glow-plug pre-heat indicator
turns off.
2. When the glow plug pre-heat
indicator turns off, turn the key to
start, then release the key as soon
as the engine starts. The glow plugs
will continue to be activated for two minutes after the glow plug pre-heat
indicator
has turned off. If the engine is not started before the
glow plug activation time ends, the glow plugs will need to be reset by
turning the key to off.
3. After the engine starts,
allow it to idle for about 15 seconds
. This
is to protect the engine. Do not increase engine speed until the oil
pressure gauge indicates normal pressure.
ENGINE IDLE SHUTDOWN (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine idle shutdown system. This
system will automatically shut down your engine when it has been idling
in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for five minutes (parking brake set) or
15 minutes (parking brake not set). When the engine idle shutdown
process has started:
•
A chime will sound and the message center will display
ENGINE
TURNS OFF IN XX
30 seconds prior to shutdown and begins
counting down to zero.
2009 Econoline
(eco)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
Driving
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