Ignition Switch - Ford Mustang 2013 Owner's Manual

Starting and Stopping the Engine

IGNITION SWITCH

C
B
A
B. Accessory – allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not running.
C. On – all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
D. Start – cranks the engine. The engine may continue cranking for up to
10 seconds or until the vehicle starts. Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note: Do not store the key in the ignition after the vehicle is turned off
and you have left the vehicle. This could cause a drain on the battery.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If
the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle
checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
• Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
• If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission, make sure the
gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set.
• If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, make sure the parking
brake is set, then push the clutch pedal to the floor.
• Turn the key to on without turning the key to start.
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Select park or neutral.
2. Fully press the brake pedal.
2013 05+ Mustang (197)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
A. Off – the ignition is off. Note: In
order to switch off the engine while
the vehicle is in motion, shift to
neutral and use the brakes to bring
D the vehicle to a safe stop. After the
vehicle has stopped, shift into park
and turn the engine off. Then, turn
the key to the accessory or off
position.
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