2014 Ford Flex Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 184

Starting and Stopping the Engine Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary 183 1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P. 2. If your vehicle has an ignition key, turn the key to the off position. If your vehicle has a keyless start system, press the button once. 3. Apply the parking brake. Note: This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators. Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes, the ignition and engine automatically shut down. 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, warning lamps and indicators may also be off. 1. If your vehicle has an ignition key, move the transmission selector lever to position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to position P and turn the key to the off position. 2. If your vehicle has a keyless start system, press and hold the button for one second, or press it three times within two seconds. Move the transmission selector lever to position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to position P and switch the ignition off. 3. Apply the parking brake. Your vehicle may have remote start capability. Refer to Remote start in the Keys and Remote Control chapter. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have this checked immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)