Ford TRANSIT COURIER, Owner'S Manual

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Starting the Engine
Turn the key to position III . Release the
key when the engine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
WARNING: Always check that the
steering is unlocked before attempting
to move your vehicle.
Locking the Steering Wheel
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Slightly rotate the steering wheel to
engage the lock.
Unlocking the Steering Wheel
1. Insert the key in the ignition.
2. Turn the key to position I .
Note: You may have to slightly rotate the
steering wheel to assist unlocking it.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized to
minimize vehicle emissions and maximize
cabin comfort and fuel economy.
Note: You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time before
the starting system temporarily disables. If
you exceed the starting time limit, a
message may appear and you cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•
Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in
neutral.
Starting the Engine
1. Fully press the clutch pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2. Turn the key to position III .
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: The engine takes longer to start at
lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:
1. Fully press the clutch pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift into neutral.
4. Fully press the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
5. Turn the key to position III and wait
until the engine stops cranking.
6. Release the accelerator pedal.
7. Start the engine.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Shift into neutral.
2. Turn the key to position 0 .
3. Apply the parking brake.
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Tourneo Courier/Transit Courier (C4A) Vehicles Built From: 16-09-2021, CG3822en enGBR, Edition date: 202106, First-Printing
Starting and Stopping the Engine