2002 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 184

Starting HI TEMP LOW OIL O/D OFF 4X4 LOW 4X4 HIGH SERVICE ENGINE SOON BRAKE Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the STARTING THE ENGINE Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1. Turn the key to 4 (START) 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the 2 engine starts. The key will return to 3 (ON). 4 2. If the temperature is above -12°C (10°F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first 1 try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. 3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, press the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key to START position. 4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up. 5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. 184 light may not illuminate.