Get Starting and Stopping the Engine Guide for Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

Starting and Stopping the Engine

GENERAL INFORMATION

IGNITION SWITCH

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 can be toxic.

Always open the garage door before you

start the engine.

Note: Make sure the key is clean before

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially

lethal fumes into the passenger

inserting it into any lock cylinder.

Note: Do not leave the key in the ignition

for an extended period of time when the

engine is not running. This is to prevent the

vehicle battery from losing charge.

compartment. If you smell exhaust

fumes inside your vehicle, have your

vehicle inspected immediately. Do not

drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Switching the Ignition Off

Turn the key to position 0.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle

may exhibit some unusual driving

characteristics for approximately 5 mi

(10 km) after you reconnect it. This is

because the engine management system

must realign itself with the engine. You can

disregard any unusual driving

Switching the Ignition to

Accessory Mode

Turn the key to position I. Electrical

accessories, for example the radio, operate

without the engine running.

characteristics during this period.

When you start the engine, do not press

the accelerator pedal before and during

operation. Only use the accelerator pedal

when you have difficulty starting the

engine.

Switching the Ignition On

Turn the key to position II. All electrical

circuits and accessories are operational

and the warning lamps and indicators

illuminate.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Press the button once without your foot

Starting the Engine

on the brake or clutch pedal. It is located

on the instrument panel near the steering

wheel. All electrical circuits and

Turn the key to position III. Release the

key when the engine starts.

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.

PUSH BUTTON IGNITION

SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)

Starting the Engine

Vehicles with a Manual Transmission

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during

engine start stops the engine cranking and

returns the ignition to on.

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Press the button.

WARNING: 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.

Note: The ignition automatically switches

off when you leave your vehicle unattended.

This is to prevent your vehicle battery from

losing charge.

Note: A valid key must be located inside

your vehicle to switch the ignition on and

start the engine.

Vehicles with an Automatic

Transmission

Note: Releasing the brake pedal during

engine start stops the engine cranking and

returns the ignition to on.

1. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the brake pedal.

3. Press the button.

Switching the Ignition On

(Accessory Mode)

Failure to Start

The system does not function if:

•

The key frequencies are jammed.

The key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start your vehicle, do

the following:

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

4. With the key in this position, you can

use the push button ignition switch to

switch the ignition on and start your

vehicle.

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a

manual transmission, releasing the clutch

pedal or button during engine start stops

the engine cranking and returns the ignition

to on. A message appears in the display.

When the engine does not crank when the

starter button is pressed:

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles

with a manual transmission) and brake

pedal (vehicles with an automatic

transmission).

2. Press the button until the engine starts.

Stopping the Engine with the

Vehicle Stationary

1. Open the floor console storage

compartment lid.

2. Remove the tray.

Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits

warning lamps and indicators turn off.

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with an

automatic transmission, put the

transmission selector lever in position P.

Briefly press the button.

Stopping the Engine When the

Vehicle is Moving

Note: 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.

3. Place the key into the backup slot.

•

Press and hold the button for at least

one second or press it three times

within two seconds.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

•

Move the transmission selector lever

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

to the neutral position (vehicles with a

manual transmission) or position N

(vehicles with an automatic

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Fully depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).

3. Start the engine.

transmission) and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

When your vehicle has stopped, move

the transmission selector lever to the

neutral position (vehicles with a

manual transmission) or position N

(vehicles with an automatic

transmission) and switch the ignition

off.

All Vehicles

If the engine does not start within 10

seconds, wait for a short period and try

again.

If the engine does not start after three

attempts, wait ten seconds and follow the

flooded engine procedure.

If you have difficulty starting the engine

when the temperature is below -13.0°F

(-25°C), press the accelerator pedal to the

mid-way point of its travel and try again.

STARTING A GASOLINE

ENGINE

Before starting the engine, check the

following:

•

Make sure all occupants have fastened

their seatbelts.

Fuel Flooded Engine

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

Make sure the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

Shift into park (P) or neutral.

2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

Note: You can only attempt to start the

engine for a limited amount of time before

the starting system temporarily disables. If

you exceed the starting time limit, a

message may appear and you cannot

attempt to start the engine for at least 15

minutes.

3. Start the engine.

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

1. Fully depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).

3. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

Cold or Hot Engine

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during

engine starting stops the engine from

cranking.

4. Start the engine.

All Vehicles

If the engine does not start, repeat the cold

or hot engine procedure.

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Start the engine.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Note: The heater is most effective when

Engine Idle Speed after Starting

outdoor temperatures are below 0°F

(-18°C).

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting minimizes

vehicle emissions and maximizes cabin

comfort and fuel economy.

The idle speed varies depending on certain

factors. These include vehicle component

and ambient temperatures as well as

electrical and climate system demands.

The heater acts as a starting aid by

warming the engine coolant. This allows

the climate control system to respond

quickly. The equipment includes a heater

element (installed in the engine block) and

a wire harness. You can connect the

system to a grounded 120-volt AC

electrical source.

Failure to Start

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

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

If the engine does not crank when you fully

depress the clutch pedal with the ignition

key in position III, follow this procedure:

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.

1. Fully depress both the clutch and brake

pedals.

2. Turn the key to position III until the

engine has started.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER(IF

EQUIPPED)

•

Use as short an extension cord as

possible.

•

Do not use multiple extension cords.

WARNING: Failure to follow

engine block heater instructions could

result in property damage or serious

personal injury.

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.

WARNING:Do not use your heater

with ungrounded electrical systems or

two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of

electrical shock.

•

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 approximately 30

minutes.

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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Starting and Stopping the Engine

•

Make sure the system is unplugged and

You can stop the shutdown, or reset the

timer, at any point before the 30-second

countdown has expired by doing any of the

following:

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.

•

Interacting with your vehicle, for

example pressing the brake or

accelerator pedal.

Make sure the heater system is

checked for proper operation before

winter.

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.

AUTOMATIC ENGINE

SHUTDOWN

For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this

automatically shuts down your vehicle if

it has been idling for an extended period.

The ignition also turns off to save battery

power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a

message appears in the information

display showing a timer counting down. If

you do not intervene within 30 seconds,

your vehicle shuts down. Start your vehicle

as normal.

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine for Your Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

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