2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Owner Manual - Page 127
2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Manual
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Starting and Stopping the Engine Ignition Modes Before starting the 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. • Move the transmission selector lever to position P. • Turn the ignition key to position II. If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition, see the following instructions. E146431 The keyless starting system has three modes: • Off: Turns the ignition off. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once when the ignition is in the on mode, or when the vehicle is on but not moving. • On: All electrical circuits are operational and the warning lamps and indicators illuminate. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once. • Start: Starts the vehicle. The engine may not start when the vehicle starts. • Press the brake pedal, and then press the button until the vehicle turns on. Vehicles with an Ignition Key Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal. 1. Fully press the brake pedal. 2. Turn the key to position III to start the vehicle. Release the key when the vehicle starts. Note: Cranking may last for up to 15 seconds, or until the vehicle starts. Note: If you cannot start the vehicle on the first try, wait for a short period and try again. Vehicles with Keyless Start Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal. 1. Fully press the brake pedal. 2. Press the button. Note: The green ready indicator illuminates letting you know that the vehicle is ready for driving. Since your vehicle is equipped with a silent key start, the engine may not start at the time of the vehicle start. See Hybrid Electric Vehicle (page 129). The system does not function if: • The key frequencies are jammed. • The key battery has no charge. If you are unable to start the vehicle, do the following: STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE When the engine starts for the first time on your drive, 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. 125 C-MAX (CCG)