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Starting and Stopping the Engine STARTING THE ENGINE Read all starting instructions carefully before you start your vehicle. For temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the use of the correct grade engine oil is essential for proper operation. Refer to Engine oil specifications in the Maintenance chapter for more information. Your vehicle may be equipped with a cold weather starting strategy that prevents severe engine damage by assisting in engine lubrication warm-up. In extremely cold ambient temperatures, this strategy activates and prevents the accelerator pedal from being used for 30 seconds after starting the vehicle. By not allowing the accelerator pedal to be used, the engine oil is allowed to properly lubricate the bearings preventing engine damage due to lack of proper lubrication. After the 30 second warm-up period, the accelerator pedal will be operational again as long as the pedal is not being pressed when the 30 second time limit expires. When starting the engine in extremely cold temperatures (-15°F [-26°C]), it is recommended to allow the engine to idle for several minutes before driving the vehicle. Make sure the gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake is fully set before you turn the key. Do not press the accelerator during starting. Cold Weather Starting WARNING: Do not use starting fluid, such as ether, in the air intake system (see air filter decal). Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury. WARNING: Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to diesel fuel. This practice creates a serious fire hazard and causes engine performance problems. It is recommended that the engine block heater be used for starting when the temperature is -10°F (-23°C) or colder. Refer to Engine block heater (if equipped) in the Starting and Stopping the Engine chapter of your Owner's Manual. When operating in cold weather, Motorcraft® cetane improvers or non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from a reputable manufacturer may be used as needed. 8 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)

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STARTING THE ENGINE
Read all starting instructions carefully before you start your vehicle.
For temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the use of the correct grade engine
oil is essential for proper operation. Refer to
Engine oil specifications
in the
Maintenance
chapter for more information.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cold weather starting strategy that
prevents severe engine damage by assisting in engine lubrication
warm-up. In extremely cold ambient temperatures, this strategy activates
and prevents the accelerator pedal from being used for 30 seconds after
starting the vehicle. By not allowing the accelerator pedal to be used, the
engine oil is allowed to properly lubricate the bearings preventing engine
damage due to lack of proper lubrication. After the 30 second warm-up
period, the accelerator pedal will be operational again as long as the
pedal is not being pressed when the 30 second time limit expires. When
starting the engine in extremely cold temperatures (-15°F [–26°C]), it is
recommended to allow the engine to idle for several minutes before
driving the vehicle.
Make sure the gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake is fully
set before you turn the key. Do not press the accelerator during starting.
Cold Weather Starting
WARNING:
Do not use starting fluid, such as ether, in the air
intake system (see air filter decal). Such fluid could cause
immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to diesel
fuel. This practice creates a serious fire hazard and causes
engine performance problems.
It is recommended that the engine block heater be used for starting
when the temperature is -10°F (-23°C) or colder. Refer to
Engine block
heater (if equipped)
in the
Starting and Stopping the Engine
chapter
of your
Owner’s Manual.
When operating in cold weather, Motorcraft® cetane improvers or
non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from a reputable manufacturer may
be used as needed.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
8
2013 Diesel
(67l)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)