1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 125

Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to the start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to the on (3) position. 2. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12ºC (10ºF), depress the accelerator pedal and start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down. Release the accelerator pedal when the engine starts. Vehicles equipped with the 2.0 l engine: If the engine fails to start, continue to crank with the accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the engine starts. DO NOT crank for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. 125