Starting and Stopping the Engine
GENERAL INFORMATION
IGNITION SWITCH
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or
other damage.
Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
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cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire.
Do not start the engine in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start the
engine.
0 (off) - The ignition is off.
I (accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories to operate while the engine is
not running.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long to avoid your vehicle
battery losing charge.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have it checked by a
Ford Dealer immediately. Do not
drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust
fumes.
II (on) - All the electrical circuits are
operational. Warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
III (start) - cranks the engine. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
KEYLESS STARTING
characteristics for approximately 8
kilometers after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving
WARNING
Always check that the steering wheel
lock is deactivated before
attempting to move your vehicle.
Failure to deactivate the steering wheel
lock could result in a crash.
characteristics during this period.
When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine.
Note: The system may not function if the
remote control is close to metal objects or
electronic devices such as cell phones.
Note: The ignition will automatically switch
off if your vehicle is left unattended. This is
to prevent the vehicle battery from losing
charge.
Note: A valid passive key must be located
inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on
and start the engine.
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