Ford Transit (2022 year). Manual in english

STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

WARNING:

Extended idling at high

engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage.

WARNING:

Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING:

Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•

Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).

•

Set your climate control to outside air.

IGNITION SWITCH

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Note:

Make sure the key is clean before

inserting it into any lock cylinder.

Note:

Do not leave the key in the ignition

for an extended period of time when the
engine is not running. This is to prevent the
vehicle battery from losing charge.

Switching the Ignition Off

Turn the key to position

Switching the Ignition to
Accessory Mode

Turn the key to position

. Electrical

accessories, for example the radio, operate
without the engine running.

Switching the Ignition On

Turn the key to position

. All electrical

circuits and accessories are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.

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Starting the Engine

Turn the key to position

III

. Release the

key when the engine starts.

PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH

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Switching the Ignition Off

When the ignition is on or in accessory
mode, press the push button ignition
switch once without your foot on the brake
or clutch pedal.

Switching the Ignition to
Accessory Mode

When the ignition is off, press the push
button ignition switch once without your
foot on the brake or clutch pedal.

All electrical circuits and accessories are
operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.

Starting the Engine

Press the brake or clutch pedal and press
the push button ignition switch. An
indicator light on the button illuminates
when then ignition is on and when the
engine starts.

Note:

The system may not function if the

passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a cell
phone.

Note:

A valid key must be inside your

vehicle to switch the ignition on and start
the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•

Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).

Fully press the brake pedal.

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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2. Turn the key to position

III

Note:

The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note:

The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START

Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•

Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).

Fully press the brake pedal.

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note:

The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note:

The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.

RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTER
STOPPING IT

The system allows you to start the engine
within 10 seconds of switching it off, even
if it does not detect a valid passive key.

Within 10 seconds of switching the engine
off, fully press the brake or clutch pedal
and press the push button ignition switch.
After 10 seconds, you can no longer start
the engine if the system does not detect a
valid passive key.

When you start the engine, 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 when the engine is
running, the system searches for a valid
passive key.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:

Fully press the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal.

Note:

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note:

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

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3. Turn the key to position

III

and wait

until the engine stops cranking.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

5. Turn the key to position

III

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START

If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:

Fully press the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal.

Note:

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note:

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

3. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note:

The engine cranks for a short period

of time and then it stops.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

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5. Press the push button ignition switch.

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Failure to follow engine

block heater instructions could result in
property damage or serious personal
injury.

WARNING:

Do not use your heater

with ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock.

WARNING:

Do not fully close the

hood, or allow it to drop under its own
weight when using the engine block
heater. This could damage the power
cable and may cause an electrical short
resulting in fire, injury and property
damage.

We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
•

Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.

•

Use as short an extension cord as
possible.

•

Do not use multiple extension cords.

•

Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and engine block
heater cord plug connections are free
and clear of water. This could cause an
electric shock or fire.

•

If the engine block heater cord is under
the hood, do not remove the wiring
from its original location. Do not close
the hood on the extension wiring.

•

Park your vehicle in a clean area, clear
of combustible materials.

•

Firmly connect the engine block heater
cord and the extension cord.

•

Check the extension cord for heat
anywhere when the system has been
operating for approximately 30
minutes.

•

Unplug and properly stow the system
before starting and driving your vehicle.
The protective cover seals the
terminals of the engine block heater
cord plug when not in use.

•

Check the engine block heater system
for proper operation before winter.

HOW DOES THE ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER WORK

The engine block heater warms the engine
coolant. This allows the climate control
system to quickly respond. The equipment
includes a heater element installed in the
engine block and a wire harness. You can
connect the system to a grounded 110 volt
AC electrical source.

Note:

The engine block heater is most

effective when outdoor temperatures are
below 0°F (-18°C).

USING THE ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER

Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.

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The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It achieves
maximum temperature after
approximately three hours of operation.
Using the engine block heater longer than
three hours does not improve system
performance and unnecessarily uses
electricity.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -
VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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4. Turn the key to position

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START

Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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4. Press the push button ignition switch.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -
VEHICLES WITH: KEYED IGNITION

WARNING:

Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in
steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine.

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Turn the key to position

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

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STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START

WARNING:

Switching off the

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

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP

Automatic engine stop automatically shuts
down your vehicle if it has been idling for
an extended period of time. The ignition
also turns off in order to save battery
power.

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP WORK

Before your vehicle shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
your vehicle shuts down.

After the shutdown, another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that your vehicle has shut down
in order to save fuel.

Start your vehicle as normal.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP ON AND OFF

Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select

Settings

2. Select

Vehicle Settings

3. Switch

30min Max Idle

on or off.

Note:

You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown. If you switch it
off, it turns on each time you switch the
ignition on.

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OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP

You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
•

Pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.

•

Pressing the

RESET

button

during the 30-second countdown.

ACCESSING THE PASSIVE KEY
BACKUP POSITION

If you are unable to start your vehicle,
follow the steps below.

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Place the remote control in the
instrument panel slot as shown with
the buttons facing upward.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.

3. Press the push button start to switch

the power on and start your vehicle.

STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE –
TROUBLESHOOTING

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – WARNING LAMPS

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Check Engine

If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle immediately
serviced.

Powertrain Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. If it flashes
when you are driving, immediately reduce
the vehicle speed. Avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.

If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle may cause reduced power or the
engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and
attempt to restart the engine. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannot
attempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot start
the engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-
diately checked.

Cranking Time Exceeded

Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctly
coded key. The system has detected a fault that requires
service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Starting System Fault

Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.

No Key Detected

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS - VEHICLES WITH:
KEYED IGNITION

Why is the engine idle speed high when
I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized
to minimize vehicle emissions and
maximize cabin comfort and fuel
economy.

Why does the engine not crank?

You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time
before the starting system temporarily
disables. If you exceed the starting
time limit, a message may appear and
you cannot attempt to start the engine
for at least 15 minutes.

Why do I experience different driving
characteristics?

If you disconnect the battery, your
vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics for
approximately 5 mi (8 km) after you
reconnect it. This is because the engine
management system must realign
itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.

Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:

Fully press the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal.

Note:

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note:

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

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3. Turn the key to position

III

and wait

until the engine stops cranking.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

5. Turn the key to position

III

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS - VEHICLES WITH:
PUSH BUTTON START

Why is the engine idle speed high when
I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized
to minimize vehicle emissions and
maximize cabin comfort and fuel
economy.

Why does the engine not crank?

Why do I experience different driving
characteristics?

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Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:

Fully press the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal.

Note:

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note:

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

3. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note:

The engine cranks for a short period

of time and then it stops.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

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5. Press the push button ignition switch.

Why does the system not detect a
passive key?

If the system does not detect a passive
key and you are unable to start the
engine, insert the passive key into the
backup position and press the push
button ignition switch to start the
engine. See

Accessing the Passive

Key Backup Position

(page 187).

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STARTING AND POWERING
OFF PRECAUTIONS

•

The system may not function if the
remote control is close to metal
objects or electronic devices, for
example, keys or a cell phone.

•

A valid remote control must be inside
your vehicle to switch the power on and
start your vehicle.

•

Remote controls left inside your vehicle
when locked are disabled. A message
may appear in the information display
indicating that there is no key detected
when you try to start your vehicle.
Press the unlock button on the remote
control to enable it, and then start your
vehicle.

•

Make sure all occupants fasten their
seat belt.

•

Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).

STARTING THE VEHICLE

Fully press the brake pedal.

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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2. Press the push button start.

You can also start your vehicle using Valet
Mode or a Backup Start Passcode.

POWERING OFF

WARNING:

Do not switch off your

vehicle when it is moving. This results in
a significant decrease in braking and
steering assistance. If the vehicle is
switched off, some electrical circuits, for
example airbags, could also turn off.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

Note:

If you unintentionally switch your

vehicle off, shift into neutral (N) and restart
your vehicle.

When your vehicle is not moving and is
started, or the power is in accessory mode,
press and release the push button start
without pressing the brake pedal. This
shuts off the vehicle and all electrical
accessories.

When your vehicle is moving, press the
push button start three times within two
seconds, or press and hold for at least one
second. Shift into neutral (N) and use the
brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
When your vehicle comes to a complete
stop, shift into park (P).

RESTARTING THE VEHICLE
AFTER POWERING OFF

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you to
restart your vehicle within 10 seconds of
switching it off, even if it does not detect
a valid remote control.

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

Once your vehicle starts, it remains on until
you press the push button start, even if it
does not detect a valid remote control.

If you open and close a door while your
vehicle is on, the system searches for a
valid remote control. You cannot start your
vehicle if the system does not detect a
valid remote control within 10 seconds.

VEHICLE POWER DOWN TIMER

WHAT IS THE VEHICLE POWER
DOWN TIMER

Vehicle power down timer automatically
shuts down your vehicle if it has been idling
for an extended period of time. The ignition
also turns off in order to save battery
power.

HOW DOES THE VEHICLE POWER
DOWN TIMER WORK

Before your vehicle shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
your vehicle shuts down.

After the shutdown, another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that your vehicle has shut down
in order to save battery power.

Start your vehicle as normal.

SWITCHING THE VEHICLE POWER
DOWN TIMER ON AND OFF

Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select

Settings

2. Select

Vehicle Settings

3. Switch

30min Max Idle

on or off.

Note:

You cannot permanently switch off

the vehicle power down timer. If you switch
it off, it turns on each time you switch the
ignition on.

OVERRIDING THE VEHICLE
POWER DOWN TIMER

You can stop the shutdown or reset the
timer before the 30-second countdown
has expired by doing any of the following:
•

Pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.

•

Pressing the

RESET

button

during the 30-second countdown.

ACCESSING THE PASSIVE KEY
BACKUP POSITION

If you are unable to start your vehicle,
follow the steps below.

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Place the remote control in the
instrument panel slot as shown with
the buttons facing upward.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.

3. Press the push button start to switch

the power on and start your vehicle.

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WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP

The system is designed to help reduce fuel
consumption and CO

emissions by

stopping the engine when it is idling, for
example at traffic lights.

AUTO-START-STOP
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.

WARNING:

Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you open the hood or have any service
or repair work completed. If you do not
switch the ignition off, the engine could
restart at any time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

SWITCHING AUTO-START-
STOP ON AND OFF

(IF EQUIPPED)

The system turns on when you switch the
ignition on.

Press the switch to switch the
system off.

Note:

OFF

illuminates in the switch.

Press the switch again to switch the
system back on.

Note:

The system is designed to turn off if

it detects a malfunction. If the system
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on the
brake pedal and the transmission in drive
(D).

Note:

Power assist steering turns off when

the engine stops.

RESTARTING THE ENGINE

Release the brake pedal or press the
accelerator pedal.

A message appears in the information
display if the system requires you to take
action.

Action

Condition

Message

Press the brake pedal to
restart the engine.

The system needs to restart
the engine but requires your
confirmation.

Auto StartStop Press Brake
to Start Engine

Press the brake pedal or the
accelerator pedal to restart
the engine.

The system needs to restart
the engine but requires your
confirmation.

Auto StartStop Press a
Pedal to Start Engine

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(If Equipped)

AUTO-START-STOP
INDICATORS

WARNING:

The system may

require the engine to automatically
restart when the auto-start-stop
indicator illuminates green or flashes
amber. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.

The Auto-Start-Stop indicator
illuminates green when the
engine stops. It flashes amber

and a message appears when you need to
take action.

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The Auto-Start-Stop indicator
illuminates gray with a
strikethrough when the system

is not available.

Note:

You can display the reason why the

system is not available in the information
display.

AUTO-START-STOP – TROUBLESHOOTING

AUTO-START-STOP – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Condition

Message

Shift into park (P) and
restart the engine yourself.

The system is not func-
tioning.

Auto StartStop Shift to P,
then Restart Engine

Restart the engine yourself.

The system is not func-
tioning.

Auto StartStop Manual
Restart Required

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(If Equipped)

AUTO-START-STOP –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why does the engine not always
stop when I expect it to?

The system is designed to work in a way
that complements other vehicle systems,
allowing them to operate at optimum
performance.

The system does not stop the engine if:
•

The driver door is open.

•

The driver seatbelt is unfastened.

•

Your vehicle is at high altitude.

•

The heated windshield is on.

•

The transmission is in manual (M).

•

Your vehicle is on a steep grade.

•

The engine is warming up.

•

The outside temperature is too low or
too high.

•

The battery charge is low.

•

The battery temperature is outside the
optimal operating range.

•

The engine is required to run to
maintain interior climate and reduce
fogging.

Why does the engine sometimes
restart when I do not expect it to?

The system is designed to work in a way
that complements other vehicle systems,
allowing them to operate at optimum
performance.

The system restarts the engine if:
•

You switch the heated windshield on.

•

You switch maximum defrost on.

•

Your vehicle starts to roll downhill in
neutral.

•

The engine is required to run to
maintain adequate brake system
assistance.

•

The engine is required to run to
maintain interior climate and reduce
fogging.

Can I permanently switch the
system off?

No. The system plays an important role in
reducing the fuel consumption and the CO

emissions.

Will the frequent engine starts
cause parts to wear out?

Your vehicle has an enhanced battery and
starter motor that are designed for the
increased number of engine starts.

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(If Equipped)

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