Ford S-MAX 2007 - Starting a Petrol Engine

STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
Note: You can only operate the
starter for a maximum of 30 seconds
at a time.
Cold or hot engine
All vehicles
CAUTION
When the temperature is below
-20ºC, switch the ignition on for
at least one second before starting
the engine. This will make sure that
the maximum fuel pressure is
established for starting the engine.
Vehicles with a manual
transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
1. Select park or neutral.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Start the engine.
All vehicles
If the engine does not start within 15
seconds, wait for a short period and
try again.
If the engine does not start after
three attempts, wait 10 seconds and
follow the Flooded engine
procedure.
If you have difficulty starting the
engine when the temperature is
below -25ºC, press the accelerator
pedal between ¼ to ½ of its travel
and try again.
Flooded engine
Vehicles with a manual
transmission
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Fully depress the accelerator
pedal and hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission
1. Select park or neutral.
2. Fully depress the accelerator
pedal and hold it there.
3. Fully depress the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine.
All vehicles
If the engine does not start, repeat
the Cold or hot engine
procedure.
Engine idle speed after
starting
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting will vary
depending on the engine
temperature.
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Starting the engine