Get Starting and Stopping the Engine -> Keyless Starting Guide for Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

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

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.

Note: When you switch the ignition off and

leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in

the ignition. This could cause your vehicle

battery to lose charge.

I (accessory) - Allows the electrical

accessories such as the radio 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.

II (on) - All electrical circuits operational.

Warning lamps and indicators are

illuminated.

If you smell exhaust fumes inside

your vehicle, have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer

immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if

you smell exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle

may exhibit some unusual driving

III (start) - cranks the engine. Release the

characteristics for approximately 5 miles

(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

key as soon as the engine starts.

KEYLESS STARTING

characteristics during this period.

WARNING

The powertrain control system meets all

Canadian interference-causing equipment

standard requirements regulating the

impulse electrical field or radio noise.

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.

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.

Note: The system may not function if the

remote control is close to metal objects or

electronic devices such as cell phones.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Note: The ignition will automatically switch

3. Briefly press the button.

off if your vehicle is left unattended. This is

to prevent the vehicle battery from losing

charge.

Note: Releasing the brake pedal during

engine start will stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on.

Note: A valid passive key must be located

inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on

and start the engine.

Diesel Engine

Note: Engine cranking will not commence

until the engine glow plug cycle has been

completed. This may take several seconds

in extremely cold conditions.

Switching the Ignition On

(Accessory Mode)

Failure to Start

The system does not function if:

•

The passive key frequencies are

jammed.

•

The passive key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start your vehicle, do

the following.

Press the button once without your foot

on the brake or clutch pedal. It is located

on the instrument panel near the steering

wheel. All electrical circuits and

accessories are operational and the

warning lamps and indicators illuminate.

Press the button again without your foot

on the brake or clutch pedal to turn your

vehicle off completely.

Starting Your Vehicle

Manual Transmission

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Briefly press the button.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during

engine start will stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on.

1. Place the passive key into the slot next

to the symbol on the steering column.

2. With the passive key in this position,

you can use the button to switch the

ignition on and start your vehicle.

Manual Transmission

If the engine does not crank when the

clutch pedal has been fully depressed and

the button is pressed:

Automatic Transmission

1. Move the transmission selector lever

1. Fully depress both the clutch and brake

to park.

pedals.

2. Fully depress the brake pedal.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

2. Press the button until the engine has

Fast Restart

started.

The fast restart feature allows you to

restart your vehicle within 10 seconds of

switching it off, even if a valid passive key

is not detected.

Within 10 seconds of switching your vehicle

off, press the brake pedal and press the

button. After 10 seconds have expired, you

can no longer start your vehicle if a valid

passive key is not detected.

Once your vehicle has started, it remains

running until you press the button, even if

a valid passive key has not been detected.

If you open and close a door while your

vehicle is running, the system searches for

a valid passive key. You cannot start your

vehicle if a valid passive key is not detected

within 10 seconds.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during

engine start will stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on. A message will be

shown in the display.

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Stationary

Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits

warning lamps and indicators will be

switched off.

Manual Transmission

Briefly press the button.

Automatic Transmission

1. Move the transmission selector lever

to park.

Manual Transmission

If the engine does not crank when the

clutch pedal has been fully depressed and

the button is pressed:

2. Press the button.

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Moving

1. Fully depress both the clutch and brake

WARNING

pedals

Stopping the engine when your

vehicle is moving will result in a loss

of brake and steering assistance. The

steering will not lock, but higher effort will

be required. When the ignition is switched

off some electrical circuits, warning lamps

and indicators may also be off.

2. Press the button until the engine has

started.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during

engine start will stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on. A message will be

shown in the display.

1. Press and hold the button for a

moment, or press it three times within

two seconds.

2. Move the transmission selector lever

to neutral and use the brakes to bring

your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. When your vehicle has stopped, move

the transmission selector lever to park

and switch the ignition off.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK

WARNING

Always check that the steering is

unlocked before attempting to move

your vehicle.

Vehicles without Keyless Starting

To lock the steering wheel:

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