Ford 2013 Explorer Owner's Manual page 199

Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting Your Vehicle
1. Make sure the transmission is in P (Park).
2. Fully press the brake pedal.
3. Press the start button. The engine may continue cranking for up to
10 seconds or until the vehicle starts.
To turn the ignition off, press the start button when the vehicle is on or
the engine is running.
The passive starting system does not function if:
• the passive key frequencies are jammed.
• the passive key battery is dead.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following:
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
1. Move the gearshift lever to P (Park).
2. Press the start button.
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators
are switched off.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
1. Press and hold the start button for at least one second or press the
start button three times within two seconds.
2. Shift to N (Neutral) and use the brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe
stop.
3. After the vehicle has stopped, turn the engine off and shift into P
(Park).
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1. Locate the key backup slot at
the front of the center console
storage compartment.
2. Insert the passive key into the
key holder.
3. With the passive key in this
position, you can use the start
button to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
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