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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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
