Steering Wheel Lock; Starting A Petrol Engine - Ford Mondeo Owner's Handbook Manual

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2. Insert the key into the key holder.
3. With the key in this position you can
use the start button to switch the
ignition on and start your vehicle.
Stopping the engine
When your vehicle is stationary, press the
start button to stop the engine. The
ignition, all electrical circuits, warning
lamps and indicators will be switched off.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK

WARNING
Always check that the steering is
unlocked before attempting to
move your vehicle.
Vehicles without keyless
starting
To activate the steering wheel lock;
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Turn the steering wheel.
Starting the engine
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Vehicles with keyless starting
Your vehicle has an electronically
controlled steering wheel lock. This
operates automatically.
The steering wheel lock is activated if the
ignition is off, the engine not running and
your vehicle is stationary.
The steering wheel lock is deactivated
when the ignition is switched on.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
Note: You can only operate the starter
for 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 on
for at least one second before
starting the engine. This will make sure
that the maximum fuel pressure is
established for starting the engine.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
1. Select park or neutral.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Start the engine.