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

Failure to start
The passive starting system will not
function if:
• The passive key frequencies are
jammed.
• The passive key battery is flat.
If you are unable to start your vehicle carry
out the following procedure.
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1. Hold the key next to the steering
column shroud exactly as shown.
2. 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;
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1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Turn the steering wheel.
Vehicles with keyless starting
Note: The steering wheel lock will not
activate when the ignition is on or the
vehicle is moving.
Your vehicle has an electronically
controlled steering wheel lock. This
operates automatically.
The steering wheel lock will activate after
a short period of time once you have
parked your vehicle and the passive key
is outside of the vehicle.
Deactivating the steering wheel
lock
Switch the ignition on, or:
Vehicles with automatic transmission
• Press the brake pedal.
Vehicles with manual transmission
• Press the clutch pedal.
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.