2004-2012 Ford Ecosport SUV Starting and Stopping the Engine -> STEERING WHEEL LOCK User Manual
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Starting and Stopping the Engine -> STEERING WHEEL LOCK for Your Ford Ecosport SUV First Generation (2004-2012)

Starting and Stopping the Engine  
Stopping the Engine When Your  
Vehicles without Keyless Starting  
To lock the steering wheel:  
Vehicle is Stationary  
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits  
warning lamps and indicators will be  
switched off.  
1. Remove the key from the ignition  
switch.  
2. Rotate the steering wheel slightly to  
engage the lock.  
Manual Transmission  
Briefly press the button.  
Vehicles with Keyless Starting  
Note: The steering wheel lock does not  
engage when the ignition is on or if your  
vehicle is moving.  
Your vehicle has an electronically  
controlled steering wheel lock. This  
operates automatically.  
The steering wheel lock engages after a  
short period after you have parked your  
vehicle and the passive key is outside of  
your vehicle.  
Automatic Transmission  
1. Move the transmission selector lever  
to park.  
2. Press the button.  
Stopping the Engine When Your  
Vehicle is Moving  
WARNING  
If you switch the engine off when  
your vehicle is moving it will result in  
a loss of brake and steering  
Unlocking the Steering Wheel  
assistance. The steering will not lock, but  
higher effort will be required. With the  
engine switched off some electrical  
circuits, warning lamps and indicators may  
also be off.  
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission  
Switch the ignition on or press the brake  
pedal.  
Vehicles with Manual Transmission  
Switch the ignition on or press the clutch  
1. Press and hold the button for a  
moment, or press it three times within  
two seconds.  
pedal.  
2. Move the transmission selector lever  
to neutral and use the brakes to bring  
your vehicle to a safe stop.  
STARTING A GASOLINE  
ENGINE  
3. When your vehicle has stopped, move  
the transmission selector lever to park  
and switch the ignition off.  
Note: You can only operate the starter 10  
seconds. The number of start attempts is  
limited to approximately six. If you exceed  
this limit, the system does not allow you to  
try again for about 30 minutes.  
STEERING WHEEL LOCK  
Cold or Hot Engine  
Vehicles with Manual Transmission  
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.  
WARNING  
Always check that the steering is  
unlocked before attempting to move  
your vehicle.  
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Ecosport (CBW) India  

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