Ford Ka Owner's Handbook Manual page 70

Do not operate the starter for longer
than 15 seconds at a time. Release
the ignition key as soon as the engine
has started. If the engine has not
started, return the ignition key to
position 0 and repeat the starting
procedure.
Cold/hot engine
WARNING
At temperatures below –20 ºC,
turn the ignition key to position
II for at least one second. This
ensures that maximum fuel pressure
is established.
Depress the clutch pedal fully and
start the engine without touching the
accelerator.
If the engine does not start within 15
seconds, wait for a short period and
repeat the procedure.
If the engine does not start after
three attempts wait 10 seconds and
follow the Flooded engine
procedure.
If starting difficulty is experienced at
temperatures below –25 ºC, depress
the accelerator pedal ¼ to ½ of its
travel to assist starting.
Flooded engine
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
Slowly depress the accelerator fully,
hold it in this position and start the
engine.
If the engine does not start repeat
the Cold/hot engine procedure.
Starting the engine
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