Push Button Start System Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) Messages

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 FCDIM provides instruction for operating the push button start system. The FCDIM can also display warnings that could indicate a potential issue with the push button start system. The following FCDIM messages pertain to the push button start system:

TO START PRESS BRAKE - Momentarily displays when the start/stop switch is pressed without the brake pedal being applied (vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle).
TO START PRESS CLUTCH - Momentarily displays when the start/stop switch is pressed without the clutch pedal being applied (vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle).
TO START SELECT N OR P - Displays when attempting to start the vehicle and the transaxle is not in NEUTRAL or PARK (vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle).
VEHICLE NOT IN PARK SELECT P - Displays when the start/stop switch is pressed to shut off the engine with the transaxle selector lever in any position other than PARK (vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle).
KEY OUTSIDE CAR - Whenever a door is opened and then closed while the engine is running, the RFA module searches for the IA key. This message displays if the key is not detected by the module.
KEY NOT DETECTED - Displays if the IA key is not detected by the RFA module when attempting to enter ON mode or attempting to start the vehicle. If this message is observed with the IA key located inside the vehicle, Go to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) to diagnose the IA key.