Ford Focus (2017 year). Manual - part 29

Switching the Ignition On to
Accessory Mode

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Press the push button ignition switch once
without your foot on the brake or clutch
pedal.  It is on the instrument panel near
the steering wheel.  All electrical circuits
and accessories are operational and the
warning lamps and indicators illuminate.

Press the push button ignition switch again
without your foot on the brake or clutch
pedal to switch the ignition off.

Starting Your Vehicle

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

1.

Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Press the push button ignition switch

until the engine starts.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during
engine starting stops the engine from
cranking.

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

1.

Move the gearshift lever to park (P).

2. Fully depress the brake pedal.

3. Briefly press the push button ignition

switch.

Note: Releasing the brake pedal during
engine starting stops the engine cranking.

Failure to Start

The system does not function if:
•

The passive key frequencies are
jammed.

•

The passive key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start your vehicle, do
the following:

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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.

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.

Once your vehicle starts, it remains running
until you press the push button ignition
switch, even if your vehicle does not detect
a valid passive key.  If you open and close
a door while your vehicle is running, the
system searches for a valid passive key.

You cannot start your vehicle if you open
the driver door and the system does not
detect a valid passive key.

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.

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 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, 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 your vehicle, check the
following:
•

Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.

•

Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).

•

Switch the ignition key to position II. If
your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, see the following instructions.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1.

Fully press the brake pedal. If your
vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, fully press the clutch
pedal.

2. Turn the key to position III to start the

engine.

Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note: If you cannot start the engine on the
first try, wait for a short period and try again.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Note: You must have your intelligent access
key in your vehicle in order to shift the
transmission out of park (P).

1.

Fully depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

The system does not function if:
•

The passive key frequencies are
jammed.

•

The key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start your vehicle, do
the following:

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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.

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
within 20 seconds.

Failure to Start

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 a manual 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