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:
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Notice:
Using petroleum-based
tire dressing products on the
vehicle may damage the paint
finish and/or tires. When applying
a tire d ...
Arming the engine immobiliser
The engine immobiliser is armedautomatically a short time after you haveswitched the ignition off.
The indicator in the instrument cluster willflash to confirm that the system isoperating. ...