Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and
follow this procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle Is Stationary
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position
P.
2. Turn the key to the off position.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note:
This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps
and indicators.
Note:
If the engine is idling for 30 minutes, the ignition and engine
automatically shut down.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle Is Moving
WARNING:
Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still
moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the
ignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, including air bags,
warning lamps and indicators may also be off. If the ignition was turned
off accidentally, you can shift into Neutral and restart the engine.
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position
N
and use the brakes
to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever
to position
P
and turn the key to the off position.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
Note:
Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as
starter damage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to off
and wait 30 seconds before trying again.
Note:
Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system.
Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and
possible personal injury.
Note:
You may experience a decrease in peak performance when the
engine is cold when operating on E85 ethanol.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
2015 Econoline
(eco)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, December 2014
USA
(fus)
