Ford 2003 Excursion v.3 User Manual download pdf (Page 129)

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry

ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine

compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

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. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in

this chapter for more instructions.

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer

inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell

exhaust fumes.

Important safety precautions

When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If

the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle

checked. The following starting instructions are for vehicles equipped

with a gasoline engine; if your vehicle is equipped with a Diesel engine,

refer to Starting the engine in your Diesel owner guide supplement.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all occupants buckle 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 electrical accessories are off.

• Make sure the parking brake is

set.

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