Get Starting and Stopping the Engine Guide for Ford Mustang 2 Door Seventh Generation (2024-2026)

STARTING AND STOPPING

THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed

areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always

open the garage door before you start

the engine. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

WARNING: Do not use starting

fluid, for example ether, in the air intake

system. Such fluid could cause

immediate explosive damage to the

engine and possible personal injury.

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially

lethal fumes into the passenger

compartment. If you smell exhaust

fumes inside your vehicle, have your

vehicle inspected immediately. Do not

drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

The powertrain control system meets all

Canadian interference-causing equipment

standard requirements regulating the

impulse electrical field or radio noise.

If you stop your vehicle and leave the

engine idling for long periods, we

recommend that you do one of the

following:

• Open the windows at least 1 in

(2.5 cm).

• Set your climate control to outside air.

PUSH BUTTON IGNITION

SWITCH

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Switching the Ignition Off

When the ignition is on or in accessory

mode, press the push button ignition

switch once without your foot on the brake

pedal.

Switching the Ignition to

Accessory Mode

When the ignition is off, press the push

button ignition switch once without your

foot on the brake pedal.

All electrical circuits and accessories are

operational and the warning lamps and

indicators illuminate.

Note: Your vehicle has a battery saver

feature that shuts your vehicle off when it

detects a certain amount of battery drain,

or after about 30 minutes of inactivity in

accessory mode.

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Note: The system may not function if the

passive key is close to metal objects or

electronic devices, for example keys or a cell

phone.

Note: You need a valid passive key inside

your vehicle to switch the ignition on and

start the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

• Make sure that the parking brake is on.

• Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) for automatic transmissions

or neutral (N) for manual

transmissions.

1. Fully press the brake pedal for

automatic transmissions or clutch

pedal for manual transmissions.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTER

STOPPING IT

The system allows you to start the engine

within 20 seconds of switching it off, even

if it does not detect a valid passive key.

Within 20 seconds of switching the engine

off, fully press the brake or clutch pedal

and press the push button ignition switch.

After 20 seconds, you can no longer start

the engine if the system does not detect a

valid passive key.

When you start the engine, it remains

running until you press the push button

ignition switch, even if your vehicle does

not detect a valid passive key. If you open

and close a door when the engine is

running, the system searches for a valid

passive key.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF

EQUIPPED)

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Failure to follow engine

block heater instructions could result in

property damage or serious personal

injury.

WARNING: Do not use your heater

with ungrounded electrical systems or

two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of

electrical shock.

WARNING: Do not fully close the

hood, or allow it to drop under its own

weight when using the engine block

heater. This could damage the power

cable and may cause an electrical short

resulting in fire, injury and property

damage.

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We recommend that you do the following

for a safe and correct operation:

• Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord

that is product certified by

Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or

Canadian Standards Association

(CSA). This extension cord must be

suitable for use outdoors, in cold

temperatures, and be clearly marked

Suitable for Use with Outdoor

Appliances. Do not use an indoor

extension cord outdoors. This could

result in an electric shock or become a

fire hazard.

• Use as short an extension cord as

possible.

• Do not use multiple extension cords.

• Make sure that when in operation, the

extension cord plug and heater cord

plug connections are free and clear of

water. This could cause an electric

shock or fire.

• If the block heater cord is under the

hood, do not remove the wiring from

its original location. Do not close the

hood on the extension wiring.

• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a

clean area, clear of combustibles.

• Make sure the heater, heater cord and

extension cord are firmly connected.

• Check for heat anywhere in the

electrical hookup once the system has

been operating for about 30 minutes.

• Make sure the system is unplugged and

properly stowed before starting and

driving your vehicle. Make sure the

protective cover seals the prongs of the

block heater cord plug when not in use.

• Make sure the heater system is

checked for proper operation before

winter.

HOW DOES THE ENGINE BLOCK

HEATER WORK

The engine block heater warms the engine

coolant. This allows the climate control

system to quickly respond. The equipment

includes a heater element installed in the

engine block and a wire harness. You can

connect the system to a grounded 110 volt

AC electrical source.

Note: The engine block heater is most

effective when outdoor temperatures are

below 0°F (-18°C). We recommend the use

of engine block heater to improve engine

cold start performance.

USING THE ENGINE BLOCK

HEATER

Make sure the receptacle terminals are

clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with

a dry cloth if necessary.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours

of energy per hour of use. The system does

not have a thermostat. It achieves

maximum temperature after

approximately three hours of operation.

Using the heater longer than three hours

does not improve system performance and

unnecessarily uses electricity.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY

1. Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) for automatic transmissions

or neutral (N) for manual

transmissions.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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4. Press the push button ignition switch.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING

WARNING: Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving

results in a significant decrease in

braking assistance. Higher effort is

required to apply the brakes and to stop

your vehicle. A significant decrease in

steering assistance could also occur. The

steering does not lock, but higher effort

could be required to steer your vehicle.

When you switch the ignition off, some

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

restart the engine.

Only in case of emergency, do the

following:

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1. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch until the engine stops, or press

it three times within two seconds.

2. Shift into neutral (N) and use the

brakes to safely bring your vehicle to a

complete stop.

3. Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) for automatic transmissions

or neutral (N) for manual

transmissions.

4. Apply the parking brake.

AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP

Automatic engine stop switches the engine

off if it has been idling for an extended

period to help you save fuel.

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP WORK

Automatic engine stop turns the engine

off. The ignition also turns off to save

battery power. Before the engine shuts

down, a message appears in the

instrument cluster display showing a timer

counting down. If you do not intervene

within 30 seconds, the engine shuts down.

Another message appears in the

instrument cluster display to inform you

that the engine has shut down to save fuel.

Start your vehicle as you normally do.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP ON AND OFF

1. From the settings menu, press Vehicle.

2. Switch 30min Max Idle on or off.

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown. If you switch it

off, it turns on each time you switch the

ignition on.

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OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic engine stop feature. When

you switch it off temporarily, it turns on at

the next ignition cycle.

You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset

the timer, at any point before the

30-second countdown has expired by

doing any of the following:

• Pressing the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

• Pressing the OK or RESET button

during the countdown.

ACCESSING THE PASSIVE KEY

BACKUP POSITION

If you are unable to start the engine, do the

following:

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1. Open the center console storage

compartment lid.

2. Remove the plastic mat from the

console floor.

3. With the buttons facing upward and

the unlock button facing the front of

your vehicle, place the passive key into

the backup slot.

4. With the key in this position, press the

brake pedal then press the push button

ignition switch to switch the ignition on

and start your vehicle.

STARTING AND STOPPING

THE ENGINE –

TROUBLESHOOTING

STARTING AND STOPPING THE

ENGINE – WARNING LAMPS

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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If it illuminates when the engine

is running, the on-board

diagnostics system is detecting

a malfunction of the vehicle emission

control system.

If it flashes, engine misfire could be

occurring. Increased exhaust gas

temperatures could damage the catalytic

converter or other vehicle components.

Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,

and have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Powertrain Warning Lamp

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If it illuminates when the engine

is running, this indicates a

powertrain or four-wheel drive

fault. If it flashes when you are driving,

immediately reduce the vehicle speed.

Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,

and have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

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If both lamps illuminate when the engine

is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it

is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your

vehicle could cause reduced power or the

engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and

attempt to restart the engine. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Oil Pressure Warning Lamp

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It illuminates when you switch

the ignition on. If it illuminates

when the engine is running, this

indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle

and switch the engine off. Check the

engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient,

this indicates a system malfunction. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

ActionMessage

Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannot

attempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot start

the engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-

diately checked.

Cranking Time Exceeded

Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctly

coded key. The system has detected a fault that requires

service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Starting System Fault

Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.No Key Detected

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE

ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

Why is the engine idle speed high

when I start the engine?

• The speed the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized

to minimize vehicle emissions and

maximize cabin comfort and fuel

economy.

Why is the engine not cranking?

The engine will not crank if:

• The system does not detect a valid

passive key.

• The passive key battery has no charge.

• The vehicle battery does not have

sufficient charge.

• The brake pedal is not pressed for

automatic transmissions or the clutch

pedal is not pressed for manual

transmissions.

• The transmission is not in the park (P)

or neutral (N) for automatic

transmissions.

• The starting system has been disabled

after multiple attempts of starting the

engine.

What should I do if the starting

system is disabled?

• You can only attempt to start the

engine for a set number of times before

the starting system temporarily

disables. If you exceed the limit, a

message may appear and you need to

wait at least 15 minutes to start the

engine again.

What should I do if the engine does

not start?

• If you cannot start the engine after

three attempts, wait 10 seconds and

do the following:

1. Fully press the brake pedal for

automatic transmissions or clutch

pedal for manual transmissions.

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N) for automatic

transmissions.

2. Fully press and hold the accelerator

pedal.

3. Press the push button ignition switch.

See Push Button Ignition Switch

(page 137).

Note: The engine cranks for a short period

of time and then stops.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

5. Press the push button ignition switch.

See Push Button Ignition Switch

(page 137).

Why do I experience different

driving characteristics?

• If you disconnect the battery, your

vehicle may exhibit some unusual

driving characteristics for about 5 mi

(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is

because the engine management

system must realign itself with the

engine. You can disregard any unusual

driving characteristics during this

period.

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Why does the system not detect a

passive key?

• If the system does not detect a passive

key and you are unable to start the

engine, insert the passive key into the

backup position and press the push

button ignition switch to start the

engine. See Accessing the Passive

Key Backup Position (page 141).

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