Get Starting and Stopping the Engine Guide for Ford Puma SUV 2019-2024

Starting and Stopping the Engine

STARTING AND STOPPING

IGNITION SWITCH

THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS

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.

WARNING: Extended idling at high

engine speeds can produce very high

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temperatures in the engine and exhaust

system, creating the risk of fire or other

Note: Make sure the key is clean before

damage.

inserting it into any lock cylinder.

Note: Do not leave the key in the ignition

WARNING: Do not park, idle or

for an extended period of time when the

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other

engine is not running. This is to prevent the

dry ground cover. The emission system

vehicle battery from losing charge.

heats up the engine compartment and

exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

Switching the Ignition Off

WARNING: Do not start the engine

Turn the key to position 0.

in a closed garage or in other enclosed

areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always

Switching the Ignition to

open the garage door before you start

Accessory Mode

the engine. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

Turn the key to position I. Electrical

or death.

accessories, for example the radio, operate

without the engine running.

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the

Switching the Ignition On

engine idling for long periods, we

recommend that you do one of the

Turn the key to position II. All electrical

following:

circuits and accessories are operational

• Open the windows at least 3 cm (1 in).

and the warning lamps and indicators

illuminate.

• Set your climate control to outside air.

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Starting the Engine

STARTING THE ENGINE

Turn the key to position III. Release the

key when the engine starts.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON

PUSH BUTTON IGNITION

START

SWITCH

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

• Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

• Make sure that the parking brake is on.

• Make sure that the transmission is in

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park (P).

Switching the Ignition Off

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

When the ignition is on or in accessory

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

mode, press the push button ignition

switch once without your foot on the brake

or clutch pedal.

Switching the Ignition to

Accessory Mode

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When the ignition is off, press the push

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

button ignition switch once without your

Note: The engine may continue cranking

foot on the brake or clutch pedal.

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

All electrical circuits and accessories are

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

operational and the warning lamps and

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

indicators illuminate.

seconds when very cold.

Note: Your vehicle has a battery saver

feature that shuts your vehicle off when it

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detects a certain amount of battery drain

MANUAL TRANSMISSION,

or inactivity in accessory mode.

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON

Starting the Engine

START

Press the brake or clutch pedal and press

Before starting your vehicle, check the

the push button ignition switch.

following:

Note: The system may not function if the

• Make sure that the headlamps and

passive key is close to metal objects or

electrical accessories are off.

electronic devices, for example keys or a cell

• Make sure that the parking brake is on.

phone.

• Make sure that the transmission is in

Note: A valid key must be inside your

neutral.

vehicle to switch the ignition on and start

Fully press the clutch pedal.

the engine.

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Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -

MANUAL TRANSMISSION,

VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

• Make sure that the headlamps and

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electrical accessories are off.

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

• Make sure that the parking brake is on.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

• Make sure that the transmission is in

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

neutral.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,

VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

Before starting your vehicle, check the

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following:

2. Turn the key to position III.

• Make sure that the headlamps and

Note: The engine may continue cranking

electrical accessories are off.

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

• Make sure that the parking brake is on.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

• Make sure that the transmission is in

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

park (P).

seconds when very cold.

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

• Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

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• Make sure that the parking brake is on.

2. Turn the key to position III.

• Make sure that the transmission is in

Note: The engine may continue cranking

neutral.

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.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

1. Turn the key to position II.

Note: Wait until the glow plug indicator

turns off.

2. Fully press the clutch pedal.

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Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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

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seconds when very cold.

3. Turn the key to position III.

Glow Plug Indicator

Note: The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

The engine does not start until

the glow plug indicator turns off.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

This may take several seconds

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

in extremely cold conditions.

seconds when very cold.

Glow Plug Indicator

RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTER

If it illuminates, wait until the

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glow plug indicator turns off

PUSH BUTTON START

before starting the engine.

The system allows you to start the engine

within 10 seconds of switching it off, even

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE -

if it does not detect a valid passive key.

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON

Within 10 seconds of switching the engine

START

off, fully press the brake or clutch pedal

and press the push button ignition switch.

Before starting your vehicle, check the

After 10 seconds, you can no longer start

following:

the engine if the system does not detect a

• Make sure that the headlamps and

valid passive key.

electrical accessories are off.

When you start the engine, it remains

• Make sure that the parking brake is on.

running until you press the push button

• Make sure that the transmission is in

ignition switch, even if your vehicle does

neutral.

not detect a valid passive key. If you open

and close a door when the engine is

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

running, the system searches for a valid

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

passive key.

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•

Firmly connect the engine block heater

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

cord and the extension cord.

•

Check the extension cord for heat

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

anywhere when the system has been

PRECAUTIONS

operating for approximately 30

minutes.

•

Unplug and properly stow the system

WARNING: Failure to follow engine

before starting and driving your vehicle.

block heater instructions could result in

•

The protective cover seals the

property damage or serious personal

terminals of the engine block heater

injury.

cord plug when not in use.

WARNING: Do not fully close the

•

Check the engine block heater system

hood, or allow it to drop under its own

for proper operation before winter.

weight when using the engine block

heater. This could damage the power

HOW DOES THE ENGINE BLOCK

cable and may cause an electrical short

HEATER WORK

resulting in fire, injury and property

damage.

The engine block heater warms the engine

coolant. This allows the climate control

WARNING: Do not use your heater

system to quickly respond. The equipment

with ungrounded electrical systems or

includes a heater element installed in the

two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of

engine block and a wire harness. You can

electrical shock.

connect the system to a grounded

220-240 volt AC electrical source.

Make sure that you do the following:

Note: The engine block heater is most

• Use an extension cord suitable for

effective when the ambient temperature is

outdoor use and in cold temperatures.

below -18°C (0°F).

It should be clearly marked that it is

suitable for use with outdoor

USING THE ENGINE BLOCK

appliances. Do not use an indoor

HEATER

extension cord outdoors. This could

result in an electric shock or become a

The engine block heater plug may be found

fire hazard.

in one of the following locations:

• Use as short an extension cord as

• Under the hood.

possible.

• In the front fog lamp bezel.

• Do not use multiple extension cords.

• Front lower grille.

• Make sure that when in operation, the

extension cord plug and engine block

Open the hinged cover and connect the

heater cord plug connections are free

engine block heater cord plug to an

and clear of water. This could result in

extension cord. See Engine Block Heater

an electric shock or become a fire

Precautions (page 169).

hazard.

• Park your vehicle in a clean area, clear

of combustible materials.

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The engine block heater uses 0.4 to 1.0

kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use.

The system does not have a thermostat.

It reaches maximum temperature after

approximately three hours of operation.

Using the engine block heater longer than

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three hours does not improve system

4. Press the push button ignition switch.

performance and unnecessarily uses

electricity.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -

STOPPING THE ENGINE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,

VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

1. Shift into park (P).

YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -

MANUAL TRANSMISSION,

2. Apply the parking brake.

VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

1. Shift into neutral.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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4. Turn the key to position 0.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

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YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -

4. Turn the key to position 0.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON

START

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -

1. Shift into park (P).

MANUAL TRANSMISSION,

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON

2. Apply the parking brake.

START

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

1. Shift into neutral.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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4. Press the push button ignition switch.

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STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

steering assistance could also occur. The

YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -

steering does not lock, but higher effort

MANUAL TRANSMISSION,

could be required to steer your vehicle.

VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

When you switch the ignition off, some

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

WARNING: Switching off the

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

engine when your vehicle is still moving

restart the engine.

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.

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When you switch the ignition off, some

Press and hold the push button ignition

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

switch until the engine stops, or press

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

it three times within two seconds.

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

restart the engine.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Apply the parking brake.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,

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VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

1. Turn the key to position 0.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

WARNING: Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving

3. Apply the parking brake.

results in a significant decrease in

braking assistance. Higher effort is

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

required to apply the brakes and to stop

YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -

your vehicle. A significant decrease in

MANUAL TRANSMISSION,

steering assistance could also occur. The

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON

steering does not lock, but higher effort

START

could be required to steer your vehicle.

When you switch the ignition off, some

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

WARNING: Switching off the

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

engine when your vehicle is still moving

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

results in a significant decrease in

restart the engine.

braking assistance. Higher effort is

required to apply the brakes and to stop

your vehicle. A significant decrease in

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3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP -

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VEHICLES WITH: PUSH

1. Turn the key to position 0.

BUTTON START

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP WORK

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

Automatic engine stop automatically shuts

down the vehicle if it has been idling for an

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extended period. The ignition also turns

YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -

off to save battery power. Before your

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,

vehicle shuts down, a message appears in

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the information display showing a timer

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counting down. If you do not intervene

within 30 seconds, your vehicle shuts

down. Another message appears in the

information display to inform you that your

WARNING: Switching off the

vehicle has shut down to save fuel. Start

engine when your vehicle is still moving

your vehicle as normal.

results in a significant decrease in

braking assistance. Higher effort is

required to apply the brakes and to stop

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE

your vehicle. A significant decrease in

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steering assistance could also occur. The

WITH: 4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT

steering does not lock, but higher effort

CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN

could be required to steer your vehicle.

When you switch the ignition off, some

Using the information display controls

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

2. Select Vehicle settings.

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

3. Switch 30min max idle on or off.

restart the engine.

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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Press and hold the push button ignition

switch until the engine stops, or press

it three times within two seconds.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE

ACCESSING THE PASSIVE KEY

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VEHICLES WITH: PUSH

CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN

BUTTON START

Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

2. Select Settings.

3. Switch Auto engine off 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.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP ON AND OFF - VEHICLES

WITH: SYNC 3

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

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2. Press Vehicle.

1. Remove the rubber mat.

3. Switch 30min Max Idle on or off.

2. Place the passive key in the position

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

shown. The buttons face the gear

the automatic shutdown. If you switch it

selector and the slim end points

off, it turns on each time you switch the

upward.

ignition on.

OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STARTING AND STOPPING

STOP

THE ENGINE –

TROUBLESHOOTING

You can stop the shutdown, or reset the

timer, at any point before the 30-second

countdown has expired by doing any of the

STARTING AND STOPPING THE

following:

ENGINE – WARNING LAMPS

• Pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

• Pressing the OK or RESET button

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during the 30-second countdown.

Check Engine

If it illuminates when the engine is running

this indicates a malfunction. The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a

malfunction of the vehicle emission control

system.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine for Your Ford Puma SUV 2019-2024

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