1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 114

Starting CHECK GAGE 4 H C CHECK GAUGE DOOR AJAR 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 2 + 80 140 90 180 H L H SPEED CONT 4WD 4WD LOW 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 1 F ABS ! 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 0 BRAKE RPM x 1000 MPH km/h - + E P R N D 2 1 L O/D OFF Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is light does not fastened, the illuminate. STARTING Special conditions when starting Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 5 (Start) without pressing the accelerator and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 4 (On). 2 4 3 5 1 2. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress 115