1996 Ford F250 Owner's Manual - Page 58

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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, turn the key to OFF, wait

approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not

flood the engine, then try again.

❑

Do not hold the key in the START position

for more than

fifteen (15) seconds

at a time.

For a warm engine:

❑

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, turn the key to the

OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the

starter stops, then try again.

Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key

as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking

could damage the starter or flood the engine.

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.

NOTE:

Your vehicle is equipped with a

brake-shift interlock feature. This

feature prevents you from shifting

from P (Park) unless you have the

brake pedal depressed. (The ignition

must be in the ON position.) If you

cannot shift from P (Park) with the

brake pedal depressed:

1.

Apply the parking brake.

2.

Remove the key.

3.

Insert the key and rotate one position

clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).

Section	Page
Introductory Information	4
Safety Restraints	14
Starting Your F-Series	51
Warning Lights and Gauges	65
Instrument Panel Controls	81
Steering Column Controls	97
Features	111
Electronic Sound Systems	141
Driving Your F-Series	171
Roadside Emergencies	254
Customer Assistance	282
Accessories	293
Servicing Your F-Series	300

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