Steering Wheel Lock; Starting A Petrol Engine - Ford Fiesta 2010 Owner's Handbook Manual

Press and hold the start button for two
seconds, or press three times within three
seconds.

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.
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 the engine
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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.
All vehicles
If the engine does not start within 15
seconds, wait for a short period and try
again.
If the engine does not start after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow the
Flooded engine procedure.
If you have difficulty starting the engine
when the temperature is below -25ºC
(-13ºF), press the accelerator pedal
between ¼ to ½ of its travel and try again.