2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT ignition

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 can be toxic.
Always open the garage door before you
start the engine. 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.
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.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise. When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine.
IGNITION SWITCH
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
0.
Switching the Ignition to
Accessory Mode
Turn the key to position
I. Electrical
accessories, for example the radio, operate
without the engine running.
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Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position II. All electrical
circuits and accessories are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
Starting the Engine
Turn the key to position
III. Release the
key when the engine starts.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
Switching the Ignition On to
Accessory Mode 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.
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:
The ignition turns off if you leave your
vehicle unattended. This is to prevent the
vehicle battery from losing charge.
Note: A valid passive key must be inside
your vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with
Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
1. Fully press the clutch pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: If you release the clutch pedal during
engine starting, the engine stops cranking.
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with
Automatic Transmission
(If Equipped)
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: If you release the brake pedal during
engine starting, the engine stops cranking.
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine
(If
Equipped)
Note: The engine does not crank until the
glow plug indicator turns off. This may take
several seconds in extremely cold
conditions.
Failure to Start - Vehicles with
Manual Transmission
(If Equipped)
The system does not function if:
• The passive key frequencies are
jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do the
following:
1. Insert the passive key into the backup position. See
Passive Key Backup
Position (page 58).
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2. With the passive key in this position,
you can use the push button ignition
switch to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.
If the engine does not crank after you fully
press the clutch pedal and press the push
button ignition switch, do the following:
1. Fully press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles
with Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits and
all warning lamps and indicators turn off.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles
with Automatic Transmission (If
Equipped)
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits and
all warning lamps and indicators turn off.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with
Manual Transmission
(If Equipped) 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.
1. 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. Press the push button ignition switch.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with
Automatic Transmission
(If Equipped) 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.
1. 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. Press the push button ignition switch.
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Fast Restart
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 System Information Messages Action
Message
Displays if you switch the ignition on and do not start the
engine.
Full Accessory Power
Active
Displays when you start the engine as a reminder to fully
press the brake pedal.
To START Press Brake
Displays when you start the engine as a reminder to fully
press the clutch pedal.
To START Press Clutch
Displays when you start the engine as a reminder to fully
press the brake and clutch pedals.
To START Press Brake
and Clutch
Displays if the engine fails to start.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.
No Key Detected
Displays if you are unable to start the engine 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 for 10 seconds if you switch the engine off and the
system does not detect a valid passive key. After 10 seconds,
you can no longer start the engine if the system does not
detect a valid passive key.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Key Outside Vehicle Audible
Warning
Sounds when you remove the passive key
from your vehicle and the engine is running. STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized to
minimize vehicle emissions and maximize
cabin comfort and fuel economy.
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Note:
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.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
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.
Vehicles with a Push Button
Ignition Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Fully press the brake pedal. 2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Fully press the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
5. Turn the key to position
III and wait
until the engine stops.
6. Release the accelerator pedal.
7. Start the engine.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a push button ignition
switch, the engine shuts down if it has been
idling for an extended period. The ignition
also turns off to save battery power.
Before your vehicle shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down. If you do not
intervene within 30 seconds, your vehicle
shuts down. Another message appears in
the information display to inform you that
your vehicle has shut down to save fuel.
Start your vehicle as normal.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
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.
• Switching off the automatic engine
shutdown in the information display.
• Pressing the
OK or RESET button
during the 30-second countdown.
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Switching the Automatic Engine Shutdown On or Off
To switch the automatic engine shutdown on or off, use the information display
controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the OK button.
Vehicle Settings
Press the
OK button.
30min Max Idle
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown. If you switch it
off, it turns on each time you switch the
ignition on.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Shift into park (P).
2. Turn the key to position
0.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving 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.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Turn the key to position
0.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes 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.
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Important Ventilating Information
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.
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.
Starting System Information Messages Action
Message
Displays if you switch the ignition on and do not start the
engine.
Full Accessory Power
Active
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
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STARTING A FLEX FUEL
ENGINE
Flex Fuel Engine Start System
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized to
minimize vehicle emissions and maximize
cabin comfort and fuel economy.
Note:
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.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2. Turn the key to position III.
If you have difficulty starting the engine
when the temperature is below
-13°F
(-25°C) press the accelerator pedal to the
midway point of its travel and try again.
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.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140). Failure to Start
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
If the engine does not crank when the
ignition key is turned to position III:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Turn the key to position III until the
engine has started.
Note: The total cranking time without
engine start is limited to prevent the starter
motor overheating. That limit is a function
of number of crank attempts and duration.
Once the limit is exceded, further cranking
is inhibited until after a period of time, for
example 15 to 30 minutes.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Automatic Shutdown
This feature automatically shuts down
your vehicle 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 counting down from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
your vehicle shuts down. 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
you normally do.
Automatic Shutdown Override
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown feature. If you
switch it off, it turns on each time you switch
the ignition on.
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