FORD 2013 Taurus v.2 - Manual (Page 181)

To turn the ignition off, press the start button when the vehicle is on or
the engine is running.
The system does not function if:
•
the key frequencies are jammed.
•
the key battery is dead.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the key holder
located in the center console utility
compartment. Insert the key into the
slot with the buttons facing out and
with key ring up.
2. With the key in this position, you can
use the start button to switch the
ignition on and start your vehicle.
To stop the engine with the vehicle stationary, do the following:
1. Move the gearshift lever to position
P.
2. Press the start button.
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators
are switched off.
To stop the engine when the vehicle is moving, do the following:
1. Press and hold the start button for at least one second or press the
start button three times within two seconds.
2. Shift to position N and use the brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe
stop.
3. After the vehicle has stopped, turn the engine off and shift into
position P.
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 be locked, but higher effort will be required. When the
ignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off.
The fast restart feature allows you to restart your vehicle within
20 seconds of switching the vehicle off, if a valid passive key is not
present. Apply the brake pedal and press the start button for up to
20 seconds. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer start your
vehicle without the passive key present inside the vehicle.
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