Get Starting and Stopping the Engine Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

Starting and Stopping the Engine

STARTING AND STOPPING

IGNITION SWITCH

THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS

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

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.

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Note: Make sure the key is clean before

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.

WARNING: Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed

areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always

open the garage door before you start

the engine. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

Switching the Ignition Off

Turn the key to position 0.

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the

engine idling for long periods, we

recommend that you do one of the

following:

Switching the Ignition to

Accessory Mode

Turn the key to position I. Electrical

accessories, for example the radio, operate

without the engine running.

•

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

Set your climate control to outside air.

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 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

Without: Push Button Start

PUSH BUTTON IGNITION

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).

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Switching the Ignition Off

When the ignition is on or in accessory

mode, press the push button ignition

switch once without your foot on the brake

or clutch pedal.

Switching the Ignition to

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Accessory Mode

2. Turn the key to position III.

When the ignition is off, press the push

button ignition switch once without your

foot on the brake or clutch pedal.

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.

All electrical circuits and accessories are

operational and the warning lamps and

indicators illuminate.

Starting the Engine

Starting a Gasoline Engine -

Automatic Transmission, Vehicles

With: Push Button Start

Press the brake or clutch pedal and press

the push button ignition switch. An

indicator light on the button illuminates

when then ignition is on and when the

engine starts.

Note: The system may not function if the

passive key is close to metal objects or

electronic devices, for example keys or a cell

phone.

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

park (P).

Note: A valid key must be inside your

vehicle to switch the ignition on and start

the engine.

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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Starting a Gasoline Engine -

Manual Transmission, Vehicles

With: Push Button Start

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

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•

Make sure that the headlamps and

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

electrical accessories are off.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Make sure that the transmission is in

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

neutral.

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Starting a Gasoline Engine -

Manual Transmission, Vehicles

Without: Push Button Start

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

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•

Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

•

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Make sure that the transmission is in

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

neutral.

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Starting a Diesel Engine -

Automatic Transmission, Vehicles

Without: Push Button Start

Before starting your vehicle, check the

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following:

•

Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

2. Turn the key to position III.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

•

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Make sure that the transmission is in

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

park (P).

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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 brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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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

seconds when very cold.

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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.

This may take several seconds

in extremely cold conditions.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

Glow Plug Indicator

Starting a Diesel Engine - Manual

Transmission, Vehicles Without:

Push Button Start

If it illuminates, wait until the

glow plug indicator turns off

before starting the engine.

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

Starting a Diesel Engine -

Automatic Transmission, Vehicles

With: Push Button Start

•

Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

Before starting your vehicle, check the

Make sure that the transmission is in

following:

neutral.

•

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

park (P).

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1. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Turn the key to position II.

Note: Wait until the glow plug indicator

turns off.

2. Fully press the clutch pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

Glow Plug Indicator

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The engine does not start until

the glow plug indicator turns off.

This may take several seconds

in extremely cold conditions.

3. 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.

Restarting the Engine After

Stopping it - Vehicles With: Push

Button Start

The system allows you to start the engine

within 10 seconds of switching it off, even

if it does not detect a valid passive key.

Within 10 seconds of switching the engine

off, fully press the brake or clutch pedal

and press the push button ignition switch.

After 10 seconds, you can no longer start

the engine if the system does not detect a

valid passive key.

When you start the engine, it remains

running until you press the push button

ignition switch, even if your vehicle does

not detect a valid passive key. If you open

and close a door when the engine is

running, the system searches for a valid

passive key.

Glow Plug Indicator

If it illuminates, wait until the

glow plug indicator turns off

before starting the engine.

Starting a Diesel Engine - Manual

Transmission, Vehicles With: Push

Button Start

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

neutral.

1. Fully press the clutch pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Stationary - Automatic

Transmission, Vehicles Without:

Push Button Start

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1. Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

speed.

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Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Stationary - Manual

Transmission, Vehicles With: Push

Button Start

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1. Shift into neutral.

2. Apply the parking brake.

4. Turn the key to position 0.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Stationary - Automatic

Transmission, Vehicles With: Push

Button Start

1. Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

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3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

4. Press the push button ignition switch.

speed.

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Moving - Automatic

Transmission, Vehicles Without:

Push Button Start

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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

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.

4. Press the push button ignition switch.

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Stationary - Manual

Transmission, Vehicles Without:

Push Button Start

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.

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1. Turn the key to position 0.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Moving - Manual

Transmission, Vehicles Without:

Push Button Start

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Moving - Automatic

Transmission, Vehicles With: Push

Button Start

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

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.

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

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.

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1. Turn the key to position 0.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Apply the parking brake.

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1. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch until the engine stops, or press

it three times within two seconds.

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Moving - Manual

Transmission, Vehicles With: Push

Button Start

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. 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

steering assistance could also occur. The

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Switching Automatic Engine Stop

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.

On and Off - Vehicles With: 4.2

Inch Instrument Cluster Display

Screen

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

2. Select Vehicle settings.

3. Switch 30min max idle 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.

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1. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch until the engine stops, or press

it three times within two seconds.

Switching Automatic Engine Stop

On and Off - Vehicles With: 12.3

Inch Instrument Cluster Display

Screen

1. 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.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Apply the parking brake.

AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP -

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH

BUTTON START

How Does Automatic Engine Stop

Work

Automatic engine stop automatically shuts

down the 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. Another message appears in the

information display to inform you that your

vehicle has shut down to save fuel. Start

your vehicle as normal.

Overriding Automatic Engine Stop

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:

•

Pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.

Pressing the OK or RESET button

during the 30-second countdown.

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Powertrain Warning Lamp

STARTING AND STOPPING

THE ENGINE –

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Starting and Stopping the Engine

– Warning Lamps

acceleration and deceleration and have

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Check Engine

your vehicle immediately serviced.

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.

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.

Starting and Stopping the Engine – Information Messages

Message

Action

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.

No key detected

Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.

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– Frequently Asked Questions -

Gasoline, Vehicles Without: Push

Button Start

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Why is the engine idle speed high when

I am starting the engine?

3. Turn the key to position III and wait

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized

to minimize vehicle emissions and

maximize cabin comfort and fuel

economy.

until the engine stops cranking.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

5. Turn the key to position III.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

– Frequently Asked Questions -

Gasoline, Vehicles With: Push

Button Start

Why does the engine not crank?

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.

Why is the engine idle speed high when

I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized

to minimize vehicle emissions and

maximize cabin comfort and fuel

economy.

Why do I experience different driving

characteristics?

If you disconnect the battery, your

vehicle may exhibit some unusual

driving characteristics for

Why does the engine not crank?

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.

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

characteristics during this period.

Why can I not start the engine?

Why do I experience different driving

If you cannot start the engine after 3

attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the

following:

characteristics?

If you disconnect the battery, your

vehicle may exhibit some unusual

driving characteristics for

1. Fully press the brake pedal or the

clutch pedal.

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

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

characteristics during this period.

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

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Why can I not start the engine?

Starting and Stopping the Engine

– Frequently Asked Questions -

Diesel, Vehicles Without: Push

Button Start

If you cannot start the engine after 3

attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the

following:

1. Fully press the brake pedal or the

Why is the engine idle speed high when

clutch pedal.

I am starting the engine?

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized

to minimize vehicle emissions and

maximize cabin comfort and fuel

economy.

applied.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

Why does the engine not crank?

hold it there.

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. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note: The engine cranks for a short period

of time and then it stops.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

Why do I experience different driving

characteristics?

If you disconnect the battery, your

vehicle may exhibit some unusual

driving characteristics for

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5. Press the push button ignition switch.

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

Why does the system not detect a

passive key?

If the system does not detect a passive

key and you are unable to start the

engine, insert the passive key into the

backup position and press the push

button ignition switch to start the

engine. See Passive Key Backup

Position (page 67).

characteristics during this period.

Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine, do the

following:

1. Fully press the brake pedal or the

clutch pedal.

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

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1. Fully press the brake pedal or the

clutch pedal.

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

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Note: Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Turn the key to position III until the

engine starts.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

– Frequently Asked Questions -

Diesel, Vehicles With: Push Button

Start

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2. Press the push button ignition switch

until the engine starts.

Why is the engine idle speed high when

I am starting the engine?

Why does the system not detect a

passive key?

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized

to minimize vehicle emissions and

maximize cabin comfort and fuel

economy.

If the system does not detect a passive

key and you are unable to start the

engine, insert the passive key into the

backup position and press the push

button ignition switch to start the

engine. See Passive Key Backup

Position (page 67).

Why does the engine not crank?

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.

Why do I experience different driving

characteristics?

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

characteristics during this period.

Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine, do the

following:

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