085-094 Ford KA EN:081-090 Ford KA IT 14-10-2010 11:32 Pagina 86
PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
With engine off, do not
leave the key in the ignition
switch on MAR-ON
The car is fitted with an electronic
engine lock device: if the engine fails
to start, see the paragraph “The Ford
CODE system” in the section
“Knowing your car”.
Proceed as follows:
to prevent draining
the battery.
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engage the handbrake;
place the gearshifting lever in neutral;
press the clutch pedal all the way
down without touching the
accelerator;
The engine may be noisier during
the first few seconds of operation,
especially after a long period
of inactivity. This is characteristic
of hydraulic tappets, the timing system
chosen for petrol engine versions
to reduce the number of servicing
interventions and does effects neither
functionality nor reliability of your car.
WARNING
It is dangerous to have
the engine running indoors.
The engine consumes oxygen and
engine exhaust contains carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide
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turn the ignition key to AVV and let
it go as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating starting.
and other toxic gasses.
If, when the ignition key is at
MAR-ON, warning light
remains
Y
lit together with warning light
U
turn
WARNING
Remember that the brake
servo and power steering
the key to STOP and then back
to MAR-ON; if the warning light
In the first period of use,
we recommend to avoid
excessive stress for the
remains on, try with the other keys
provided with the car.
are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much
effort than usual is required on
the brake pedal and steering wheel.
car (for instance excessive
accelerations, extended travel
at maximum speed, sudden
braking etc.).
Contact a Ford Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.
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