2006 Ford GT Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 95

Driving Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine and all electrical accessories except the audio system and power windows, which retain power for 10 minutes or until the door is ajar. This position also locks the steering wheel and allows key removal. 2. ACC, allows electrical accessories to operate while the engine is not running. 3. ON, all electrical circuits are operational and warning lights are illuminated. Key position when driving. Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. 95 2006 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)