1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 92

1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual

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Starting your vehicle seconds. If the engine does not start on the first attempt: 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK and wait approximately 10 seconds. 2. Try starting the engine again. At temperatures above -12°C (10°F), do not hold the key in the START position longer than five seconds. If the engine does not start on the first attempt: 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK and wait approximately five seconds. 2. Try starting the engine again. Starting a warm engine Do not hold the key in the START position for longer than five seconds. If the engine does not start on the first attempt: 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK and wait a few seconds until the starter stops. 2. Try starting the engine again. Starting the engine after two failed attempts (warm or cold) If the engine does not start after two attempts: 1. Turn the key to LOCK and wait about two minutes. 92

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seconds. If the engine does not
start on the first attempt:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK
and wait approximately 10
seconds.
2. Try starting the engine again.
At temperatures above -12°C
(10°F), do not hold the key in the
START position longer than five
seconds. If the engine does not
start on the first attempt:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK
and wait approximately five
seconds.
2. Try starting the engine again.
Starting a warm engine
Do not hold the key in the START
position for longer than five
seconds. If the engine does not
start on the first attempt:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK
and wait a few seconds until the
starter stops.
2. Try starting the engine again.
Starting the engine after two
failed attempts (warm or cold)
If the engine does not start after
two attempts:
1. Turn the key to LOCK and wait
about two minutes.
Starting your vehicle
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