2017-Focus-Owners Manual

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Fast Restart The fast restart feature allows you to restart the engine within 20 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid key is not present. Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal and press the button. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer restart your vehicle without the key present inside your vehicle. Once your vehicle has started, it remains running until you press the button, even if the system does not detect a valid key. If you open and close a door while your vehicle is running, the system searches for a valid key. You cannot restart the engine if the system does not detect a valid key If you cannot start the engine after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this procedure: 1. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, fully press the brake pedal. If your vehicle is equipped with amanual transmission, fully press the clutch pedal and apply the handbrake. 2. Move the transmission selector lever to park (P) (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmission). 3. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there. 4. Start the engine. Automatic Engine Shutdown For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this feature automatically shuts down the engine if it has been idling for an extended period. The ignition also turns off in order to save battery power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a message appears in the information display showing a timer within 20 seconds. Failure to Start

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1. Open the floor console storage compartment lid. 2. Remove the tray.

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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.

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