Push Button Start System Ignition Modes: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Fiesta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The push button start system has 3 ignition modes:
- OFF
- ON (engine off)
- START
The start/stop button is used in conjunction Intelligent Access (IA) key and the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) or clutch pedal (manual transaxle) to achieve the different ignition modes as indicated in the table below. For additional information on the IA key, REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
PUSH BUTTON START IGNITION MODES
| Ignition Entry Condition | Desired Ignition Modes | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition off | ON (engine off) | Press the start/stop switch without pressing the brake or clutch pedal. |
| Any ignition mode | START | Press and hold the brake or clutch pedal and then push the start/stop switch. |
| On (engine off) | OFF | Push the start/stop switch. |
| On (engine running) | OFF | Press and hold the start/stop switch. |