Switching on the ignition
In this manual: Switching on the ignition
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Press the start button
once.
All electrical circuits are switched on. Warning and indicator lights illuminate.
Starting the vehicle with an automatic transmission
Note: Releasing the brake pedal while starting the engine will abort engine cranking and return the ignition to on.
- The gear selector must be in P or N.
- Fully depress the brake pedal.
- Briefly press the start button.
Starting the vehicle with a manual transmission
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal while starting the engine will abort engine cranking and return the ignition to on.
- Fully depress the clutch pedal.
- Briefly press the start button.
Starting a diesel engine
Note: Engine cranking will not start until the glow plug cycle is complete. In very low temperatures this may take several seconds.
Note: Keep the brake pedal or clutch pedal depressed until engine cranking starts.
Test yourself
A quick Ford Fiesta quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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