Starting and stopping the engine – FORD 2015 Focus User Manual

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3. Place the passive key flat on the

symbol at the bottom of the floor
console storage compartment.

4. With the passive key in this position,

you can use the push button ignition
switch to switch the ignition on and
start your vehicle.

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

If the engine does not crank when the
clutch pedal has been fully depressed and
the push button ignition switch is pressed,
do the following:

1.

Fully depress both the clutch and brake
pedals.

2. Press the push button ignition switch

until the engine starts.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during
engine starting stops the engine cranking.
A message appears in the information
display.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

Briefly press the push button ignition
switch.

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

1.

Move the gearshift lever to park (P).

2. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits and
all warning lamps and indicators will be
turned off.

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,
including air bags, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off. If the ignition
was turned off accidentally, you can shift
into neutral (N) and re-start the engine.

1.

Press and hold the push button ignition
switch until the engine stops, or press
it three times within two seconds.

2. Move the gearshift lever to neutral and

use the brakes to bring your vehicle to
a safe stop.

3. With your vehicle stopped, move the

gearshift lever to park (P) and switch
the ignition off.

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you to
restart your vehicle within 10 seconds of
switching it off, even if a valid passive key
is not detected.

Within 10 seconds of switching your vehicle
off, press the brake pedal and press the
push button ignition switch. After 10
seconds, you can no longer start your
vehicle if it does not detect a valid passive
key.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

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