Ignition 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 engine is running
but the vehicle is not in motion.
Accessory:
Allows some electrical accessories to operate while the
engine is not running.
•
Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button twice.
On:
All electrical circuits are operational. Warning lamps and indicators
are illuminated.
•
Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once
from accessory mode.
•
Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button twice
from off mode.
Start:
Starts the engine.
•
Press the brake pedal, and then press the button for any length of
time. An indicator light on the button illuminates when then ignition
is on and when the engine starts.
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.
START
STOP
ENGINE
Starting and Stopping the Engine
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2015 Flex
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Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014
USA
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