Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Manual

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Locks and security
LOCKING FUEL FILLER
FLAP
Your Falcon is equipped with a locking
fuel filler flap.
Note: The locking fuel filler flap locks
when the vehicle is locked and unlocks
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Opening the fuel filler flap
To access the fuel filler, first ensure that
the vehicle is unlocked. Push the right
hand side (the side nearest the rear of
the car) of the fuel filler flap once. The
flap will pop open slightly to allow the flap
to be opened.
Closing the fuel filler flap
To allow the flap to close properly, first
unlock the vehicle. Close the flap, then
press the right hand side gently inwards
until it clicks home.
WARNING
Only Ford Approved fuel caps
should be used in order to prevent
damage to the fuel system and reduce
danger in an accident.
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION
Your vehicle is fitted with Smartshield,
a sophisticated electronic engine
immobilisation system. Once the system
has been armed, any attempt to start
the engine will be electronically inhibited
unless the correct coded ignition key is
used.
Your vehicle is supplied with two
electronically coded ignition keys. Only
these keys can be used to start your
vehicle.
Automatic arming
Smartshield is automatically armed after
the ignition is switched off.
The security light on the instrument
cluster will flash to indicate that your
vehicle is now electronically protected.
Automatic disarming
Switching on the ignition disarms the
system if the correct coded ignition key
is recognised.
If a key with an incorrect code is
used, the engine will start and run for
a few seconds, then stop. The next
two attempts will again start and run
the engine briefly, then stop. Further
attempts with the wrong key will not start
the engine.
If a key with the correct code is used
after this sequence has occurred, the
correct key must be held in the start
position for about two seconds before
the engine will crank and start.
Note:
If the engine does not start with
the correct key, a system malfunction
has occurred. Have the system repaired
by an Authorised Ford Dealer as soon as
possible.