1997 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 76
1997 Mercury Sable Manual
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Starting PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the spark ignition 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, avoid pressing 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 vehicle in this chapter. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle P accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). P R N D 2 1 3. Turn the key to the ON position (without turning the key to START.) 76