Get Starting and Stopping the Engine -> Starting a Gasoline Engine-Automatic Transmission Guide for Ford Fiesta 4 Door 2023

Starting and Stopping the Engine

2. Slightly rotate the steering wheel to

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.

engage the lock.

Unlocking the Steering Wheel

1. Insert the key in the ignition.

2. Turn the key to position I.

Note: You may have to slightly rotate the

Before starting your vehicle, check the

steering wheel to assist unlocking it.

following:

•

Make sure the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

Make sure the parking brake is on.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK -

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH

BUTTON START

•

Make sure the transmission is in park

(P).

Your vehicle has an electronically

controlled steering wheel lock that

automatically operates.

The steering wheel will lock shortly after

you have parked your vehicle and the

passive key is outside it or when you lock

your vehicle.

Note: The steering wheel will not lock when

the ignition is on or when your vehicle is

moving.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

2. Turn the key to position III.

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.

Unlocking the Steering Wheel

Vehicles with a Push Button

The steering wheel unlocks when the

system detects a valid passive key inside

your vehicle. If the steering wheel relocks,

switch the ignition on to unlock it.

Ignition Switch

See Push Button Ignition Switch (page

124).

Note: You may have to slightly rotate the

Failure to Start

steering wheel to assist unlocking it.

If you cannot start the engine after 3

attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the

following:

STARTING A GASOLINE

ENGINE - AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized to

minimize vehicle emissions and maximize

cabin comfort and fuel economy.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

5. Turn the key to position III and wait

a timer 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 vehicle has shut down to save fuel.

Start your vehicle as normal.

until the engine stops.

6. Release the accelerator pedal.

7. Start the engine.

Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition

Switch

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override

See Push Button Ignition Switch (page

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:

124).

Automatic Engine Shutdown

For vehicles with a push button ignition

switch, the engine shuts down if it has been

idling for an extended period. The ignition

also turns off to save battery power.

•

Pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.

Switching off the automatic engine

shutdown in the information display.

•

Pressing the OK or RESET button

Before your vehicle shuts down, a message

appears in the information display showing

during the 30-second countdown.

Switching the Automatic Engine Shutdown On or Off

To switch the automatic engine shutdown on or off, use the information display

controls on the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Settings

Action

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Vehicle settings

30min max idle

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown. If you switch it

off, it turns on each time you switch the

ignition on.

Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition

Switch

See Push Button Ignition Switch (page

124).

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Stationary

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Moving

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1. Shift into park (P).

2. Turn the key to position 0.

3. Apply the parking brake.

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

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Engine Warning Lamps

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.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be

occurring. Increased exhaust gas

temperatures could damage the catalytic

converter or other vehicle components.

Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration

and have your vehicle immediately

serviced.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

2. Shift into park (P).

3. Turn the key to position 0.

4. Apply the parking brake.

Powertrain Warning Lamp

Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition

Switch

See Push Button Ignition Switch (page

If it illuminates when the engine is running

this indicates a malfunction. If it flashes

when you are driving, immediately reduce

the vehicle speed. Avoid heavy

124).

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

acceleration and deceleration and have

your vehicle immediately serviced.

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially

lethal fumes into the passenger

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 may cause reduced power or the

engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and

attempt to restart the engine. Have your

vehicle immediately checked.

compartment. If you smell exhaust

fumes inside your vehicle, have your

vehicle inspected immediately. Do not

drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the

engine idling for long periods, we

recommend that you do one of the

following:

•

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

Set your climate control to outside air.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Starting System Information Messages

Message

Action

Full accessory power

active

Displays if you switch the ignition on and do not start the

engine.

Cranking time exceeded 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.

Starting system

malfunction

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.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

STARTING A GASOLINE

ENGINE - MANUAL

TRANSMISSION

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

Vehicles with a Push Button

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized to

minimize vehicle emissions and maximize

cabin comfort and fuel economy.

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.

Ignition Switch

See Push Button Ignition Switch (page

124).

Failure to Start

If you cannot start the engine after 3

attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the

following:

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

Before starting your vehicle, check the

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Shift into neutral.

following:

•

Make sure the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

4. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

Make sure the transmission is in

neutral.

5. Turn the key to position III and wait

until the engine stops.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

2. Turn the key to position III.

6. Release the accelerator pedal.

7. Start the engine.

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