2018 Mustang Owner's Manual

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Note: You can crank the engine for a total of 60 seconds (without the engine starting) before the starting system temporarily disables. The 60 seconds does not have to be all at once. For example, if you crank the engine three times for 20 seconds each time, without the engine starting, you reached the 60-second time limit. A message appears in the information display alerting you that you exceeded the cranking time. You cannot attempt to start the engine for at least 15minutes. After 15minutes, you are limited to a 15-second engine cranking time. You need to wait 60 minutes before you can crank the engine for 60 seconds again. Before starting the engine, check the following: • Make sure all occupants have fastened their seatbelts. • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is on. • Move the transmission selector lever to park (P) (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmission) Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal. Note: Youmust have your intelligent access key in the vehicle in order to shift the

• Press the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission), and then press the button for any length of time. An indicator light on the button illuminates when the ignition is on and when the engine starts. STEERINGWHEEL LOCK (If Equipped) The steering wheel locks automatically when you leave your vehicle and take the intelligent access key with you. The steeringwheel unlocks automaticallywhen you enter your vehicle with the intelligent access key. Note: You may need to turn the steering wheel left or right if the wheel does not unlock completely. This may happen in certain situations, such as parking your vehicle on a steep grade. STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE When you start the engine, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

transmission out of position P . 1. Fully press the brake pedal. 2. Press the button. The system does not function if:

• The key frequencies are jammed. • The key battery has no charge. If you are unable to start the engine, do the following:

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