Ford 2013 Flex Owner's Manual page 193

192 Starting and Stopping the Engine
Ignition Modes
Off: Turns the ignition off.
• Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or when the engine is running
but the vehicle is not in motion.
Accessory: Allows some electrical accessories to operate while the
engine is not running.
• Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once.
On: All electrical circuits are operational. Warning lamps and indicators
are illuminated.
• Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once
from accessory mode.
• Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button twice
from off mode.
Start: Starts the engine.
• Press the brake pedal, and then press the button for any length of
time. An indicator light on the button illuminates when then ignition
is on and when the engine starts.
Starting Your Vehicle
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Make sure the transmission is in position P.
3. Press the button.
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
2013 Flex (471)
Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012
USA (fus)
ENGINE
START
STOP