Failure to start, Stopping the engine when your vehicle is moving, 192 starting and stopping the engine – FORD explorer User Manual

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Failure to Start

If you cannot start the engine after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and
follow this procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
3. Start the engine.

Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary

1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
2. If your vehicle has an ignition key, turn the key to the off position.

If your vehicle has a keyless start system, press the button once.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Note: This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps
and indicators.

Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving

WARNING: Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still
moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance.

The steering will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the
ignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off.

1. If your vehicle has an ignition key, move the transmission

selector lever to position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle
to a safe stop. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission
selector lever to position P and turn the key to the off position.

2. If your vehicle has a keyless start system, move the transmission

selector lever to position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle
to a safe stop. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission
selector lever to position P and switch the ignition off by pressing
and holding the button for one second, or pressing it three times
within two seconds.

3. Apply the parking brake.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

2014 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA
(fus)

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