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.
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WARNING: Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
Note: Make sure the key is clean before
inserting it into any lock cylinder.
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
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.
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 8 km
(5 mi) 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.
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.
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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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
