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:
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and CVT models)
The AT oil temperature warning light “AT OIL TEMP” illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 2 seconds.
If this light illuminate ...
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for example, when interference
i ...
AUTO program
Press the button.
Air volume, air distribution, and temperature
are controlled automatically:
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity, and outside influences, the air is directed ...
