Get Starting and Stopping the Engine Guide for Ford Mondeo 4 Door Fifth Generation (2014-2022)

Starting and Stopping the Engine

II The ignition is switched on. All electrical

GENERAL INFORMATION

General points on starting

If the battery has been disconnected the

vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving

characteristics for approx. 8 kilometers (5

miles) after reconnecting the battery.

circuits are operational. Warning lamps

and indicators illuminate. This is the key

position when driving. You must also select

it when being towed.

III The starter motor is activated. Release

the key as soon as the engine starts.

This is because the engine management

system must realign itself with the engine.

Any unusual driving characteristics during

this period may be disregarded.

KEYLESS STARTING

WARNINGS

The keyless starting system may not

function if the key is close to metal

objects or electronic devices such as

cell phones.

Starting the engine by towing or

pushing

WARNING

Always check that the steering wheel

To prevent damage you must not

push or tow start your vehicle. Use

booster cables and a booster battery.

See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page

248).

lock is deactivated before

attempting to move your vehicle.

See Steering Wheel Lock (page 120).

Note: The ignition may automatically

switch off after a period of time if your

vehicle has been left unattended with the

ignition on. This is to prevent the vehicle

battery from discharging.

Note: A valid passive key must be located

inside the vehicle to switch the ignition on

and start the engine.

IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING

Never return the key to position 0 or

I when the vehicle is in motion.

Note: To start your engine you must also

fully depress the brake or clutch pedal,

depending on the transmission fitted.

0 The ignition is off.

I The ignition and all main electrical circuits

are disabled.

Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this

position for too long to avoid discharging

the battery.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Type 1

Ignition on

Press the button once. All electrical circuits

are operational, warning lamps and

indicators illuminate.

Startingwithmanualtransmission

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during

engine start will stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on.

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Briefly press the button.

3. If the engine does not start, fully

depress the brake and clutch pedals.

Starting with automatic

transmission

Note: Releasing the brake pedal during

engine start will stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on.

1. Hold the key next to the steering

column shroud exactly as shown.

2. With the key in this position you can

use the button to switch the ignition on

and start your vehicle.

1. Move the transmission selector lever

to position P or N.

Type 2

2. Fully depress the brake pedal.

3. Briefly press the button.

Starting a diesel engine

Note: Engine cranking may not commence

until the engine glow plug cycle has been

completed. This may take several seconds

in extremely cold conditions.

Note: Continue to press the clutch or brake

pedal until engine cranking begins.

Failure to start

The passive starting system will not

function if:

1. Carefully prise out the cover.

•

The passive key frequencies are

jammed.

The passive key battery is flat.

If you are unable to start your vehicle carry

out the following procedure.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Stopping the engine when the

vehicle is moving

WARNING

Switching off the engine when the

vehicle is still moving will result in a

loss of brake and steering assistance.

The steering will not be locked, but higher

effort will be required. When the ignition is

switched off some electrical circuits,

warning lamps and indicators may also be

OFF.

Press and hold the button for two seconds,

or press three times within three seconds.

2. Insert the key into the key holder.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK

WARNING

Always check that the steering is

unlocked before attempting to move

your vehicle.

Vehicles without keyless starting

To activate the steering wheel lock;

3. With the key in this position you can

press the button to switch the ignition

on and start your vehicle.

1. Remove the key from the ignition

switch.

2. Turn the steering wheel.

Stopping the engine with the

vehicle stationary

Vehicles with keyless starting

Note: The steering wheel lock will not

activate when the ignition is on or the

vehicle is moving.

Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits,

warning lamps and indicators will be

switched off.

Your vehicle has an electronically

controlled steering wheel lock. This

operates automatically.

Manual transmission

Briefly press the button.

The steering wheel lock will activate after

a short period of time once you have

parked your vehicle and the passive key is

outside of the vehicle.

Automatic transmission

1. Move the transmission selector lever

to position P.

2. Briefly press the button.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Deactivating the steering wheel lock

Switch the ignition on, or:

Vehicles with automatic transmission

If the engine does not start after three

attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow the

flooded engine procedure.

If you have difficulty starting the engine

when the temperature is below -25°C

(-13°F), press the accelerator pedal to the

mid-way point of its travel and try again.

•

Press the brake pedal.

Vehicles with manual transmission

Press the clutch pedal.

•

Flooded engine

Vehicles with manual transmission

STARTING A GASOLINE

ENGINE

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and

Note: You can only operate the starter for

a limited period of time, for example 10

seconds. The number of start attempts is

limited to approximately six. If you exceed

this limit, the system will not allow you to

try again until a period of time has elapsed,

for example 30 minutes.

hold it there.

3. Start the engine.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

1. Move the transmission selector lever

to position P or N.

Cold or hot engine

Vehicles with manual transmission

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during

engine start may stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on.

2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

3. Fully depress the brake pedal.

4. Start the engine.

All vehicles

If the engine does not start, repeat the cold

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Start the engine.

or hot engine procedure.

Engine idle speed after starting

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting will vary

depending on the engine temperature.

The idle speed is automatically increased

when the engine is cold this is to heat the

catalytic converter. This keeps the vehicle

emissions to an absolute minimum.

The idle speed will slowly decrease to the

normal level as the catalytic converter

warms up.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Note: Releasing the brake pedal during

engine start may stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on.

1. Move the transmission selector lever

to position P or N.

2. Fully depress the brake pedal.

3. Start the engine.

All vehicles

If the engine does not start, wait for a short

period and try again.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

During starting, the fuel injectors are turned

STARTING A GASOLINE

ENGINE - E85

For general information on starting a

gasoline engine. See Starting a Gasoline

Engine (page 121).

off as long as the accelerator pedal is

depressed. This can be used to drain

excessive fuel from the intake manifold

after several unsuccessful starting

attempts.

If the battery has been disconnected or

after the fuel type has been changed, the

idle speed may be irregular. This will

improve after 10 to 30 seconds.

Starting at low ambient

temperatures

When the temperature is lower than -10°C

(14°F) and the vehicle is filled with E85, an

engine block heater should be used to

facilitate starting. See Engine Block

Heater (page 123). Failure to do this will

result in a non start.

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE

Cold or hot engine

All vehicles

Note: When the temperature is below -15°C

(5°F), you may need to crank the engine for

up to 25 seconds.

If the temperature is expected to remain

below -10°C (14°F), it is recommended

that you increase the proportion of

gasoline in the tank by topping up with 95

octane unleaded gasoline if the tank is not

already full. About 10 liters (2.2 gallons) of

gasoline will reduce the proportion of E85

in a ¾ full tank from 85% to 70% and will

considerably improve cold start capability.

Note: Continue cranking the engine until it

starts.

Note: You can only operate the starter for

a maximum of 30 seconds at a time.

Switch the ignition on and wait

until the glow plug indicator goes

off.

If, at very low temperatures, the tank is

filled with only E85 and there is no way to

use an engine block heater, you may

experience difficulties starting the engine.

Vehicles with manual transmission

If the engine fails to start, proceed as

follows:

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Start the engine.

1. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

2. Turn the ignition key to position III.

CAUTION

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Release the ignition key as soon as

1. Select park or neutral.

2. Fully depress the brake pedal.

3. Start the engine.

the engine has started.

3. Gradually release the accelerator pedal

after five seconds of engine cranking

or as the engine speed rises.

If the engine fails to start, repeat steps 1, 2

and 3, or connect an engine block heater

for two hours before attempting another

start.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

If you drive only short distances or your

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER

The DPF forms part of the emissions

reduction systems fitted to your vehicle. It

filters harmful diesel particulates (soot)

from the exhaust gas.

journeys contain frequent stopping and

starting, where there is increased

acceleration and deceleration, occasional

trips with the following conditions will

assist the regeneration process:

•

Drive your vehicle at a constant speed,

preferably on a main road or highway,

for up to 20 minutes.

Regeneration

WARNING

•

Avoid prolonged idling and always

observe speed limits and road

conditions.

Do not park or idle your vehicle over

dry leaves, dry grass or other

combustible materials. The DPF

•

Do not switch off the ignition.

regeneration process creates very high

exhaust gas temperatures and the exhaust

will radiate a considerable amount of heat

during and after DPF regeneration, and

after you have switched the engine off.

This is a potential fire hazard.

Use a lower gear than normal to

maintain a higher engine speed during

this journey, where appropriate.

SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE

CAUTION

Avoid running out of fuel.

Vehicles with a turbocharger

CAUTION

Do not switch the engine off when it

is running at high speed. If you do, the

turbocharger will continue running

after the engine oil pressure has dropped

to zero. This will lead to premature

turbocharger bearing wear.

Note: During regeneration at low speed or

engine idle, you may smell a hot metallic

odor and could notice a clicking metallic

sound. This is due to the high temperatures

reached during regeneration and is normal.

Note: After you have switched your engine

off the fans may continue to run for a short

period of time.

Release the accelerator pedal. Wait until

the engine has reached idle speed and then

switch it off.

Unlike a normal filter which requires

periodic replacement, the DPF has been

designed to regenerate, or clean itself to

maintain operating efficiency. The

regeneration process takes place

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

CAUTION

automatically. However, some driving

conditions mean that you may need to

support the regeneration process.

Make sure you disconnect the power

cable from the engine heater

connector before driving away.

Note: The engine heater connector is

located in the radiator grille at the front of

your vehicle.

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Connect the engine heater for 2 to 3 hours

before starting the engine.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine for Your Ford Mondeo 4 Door Fifth Generation (2014-2022)

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