Ford Explorer: Starting and Stopping the Engine / Keyless Starting

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Starting and Stopping the Engine / Keyless Starting

Note: The system may not function if the intelligent access key is close to metal objects or electronic devices, for example keys or a cell phone.

Note: A valid intelligent access key must be located inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on and start your vehicle.

Ignition Modes

The keyless starting system has three 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 your vehicle is running but is not moving.

On: All electrical circuits are operational and the warning lamps and indicators illuminate.

  • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once.

Start: Starts your vehicle. The engine may not start when your vehicle starts.

  • Press the brake pedal, and then press the button for any length of time. An indicator light on the button illuminates when the ignition is on and when your vehicle starts.

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    Categories

    Gauges

    4 Inch Display

    A - Tachometer.

    B - Information display.

    C - Speedometer.

    D - Fuel gauge.

    E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.

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