1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 211

Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle started. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator while you start your vehicle. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING 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. Before you start your vehicle, always: 1. Make sure you and all your passengers buckle your safety belts. See Safety belts in the Index for more details. 2. Make sure the headlamps and other accessories are turned off when starting. 3. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. 4. Test the warning lights on the instrument cluster to make sure they work. Refer to the Instrumentation chapter. Starting Your Engine To start your engine: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to ON. 211