Ford Fusion: Ignition switch
Ignition switch positions
Position 0
WARNING:
Never return the key to the 0position when the vehicle is inmotion.
Ignition off. When the key is removed fromthe ignition switch, the steering columnlock will be activated as soon as thesteering wheel is turned.
Position I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and all mainelectrical circuits are disabled. The ignitionkey should not be left in this position fortoo long to avoid discharging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electrical circuitsoperational. Warning and indicator lampsilluminate. This is the key position whendriving, and must also be selected whenbeing towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release the keyas soon as the engine starts.
General information
General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnected thevehicle may exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics for approx. 8 kilometres(5 miles) after reconnecting the battery.
This is b ...
Starting a petrol engine
Note: You can only operate the starterfor a maximum of 30 seconds at a time.
Cold or hot engine
All vehicles
CAUTION:
When the temperature is below-20ºC (-4ºF), switch the ignition onfor ...
See also:
Setting the glove box air vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents. The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air
distribution
settings.
Clo ...
Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote key. When removed, the key blade
can be used to:
Lock/unlock the driver's door if the remote key is not functioning properly
Lock/unlock the gl ...
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel
consumption.
You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmentally-
friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. &q ...
