Starting and Stopping the Engine -> Starting and Stopping the Engine?Precautions for Your 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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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing