Ford TOURNEO CONNECT - Page 144

5. V
ehicles with an automatic gearbox: En-
gage the neutral position N or the park-
ing lock P.
6. turn the vehicle key further in the igni-
tion lock – do not depress the accelera-
tor.
7. Release the vehicle key once the engine
has started.
Vehicles with push button ignition switch:
1. Press the push button ignition switch
once. The ignition is switched on.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal until
the electric parking brake has been
switched o.
3. Vehicles with a manual gearbox: Fully
depress the clutch pedal until the en-
gine has been started. Shi the gear
stick to the neutral position.
4. Press the push button ignition switch
→ page 141 without depressing the ac-
celerator. There must be a valid vehicle
key in the vehicle before the engine can
be started.
5. Vehicles with a diesel engine: When the
diesel engine is being pre-heated, the
indicator lamp
lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
6
. Release the push button ignition switch
once the engine has started.
WARNING
The risk of serious injury can be reduced
with the engine running or when starting
the engine.
·
Never start or allow the engine to run in
unventila
ted or closed spaces. The ex-
haust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
an odourless and colourless toxic gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause people to
lose consciousness. It can also cause
death.
·
Never start or allow the engine to run if
oil, fuel or any other highly flammable
fluids are under or near the vehicle, or
are leaking out of the vehicle, e.g. as the
result of damage.
·
Never leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running, particularly if
a gear or position has been selected.
The vehicle could move suddenly or
something unexpected may happen
tha
t may cause damage, fire and seri-
ous injuries.
·
Never use a start booster. Start boos-
ters may explode and cause the engine
to suddenly run at high revs.
WARNING
Unintentional vehicle movements can
c
ause serious injury.
·
Vehicles with push button ignition
switch: Do not depress the brake or
clutch pedal when the ignition is
switched on as the engine will start im-
mediately.
WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the vehi-
cle key can lead to accidents or injuries.
·
Always take all vehicle keys with you
every time you leave the vehicle. Chil-
dren or third parties could lock the vehi-
cle, start the engine, switch on the igni-
tion or operate electrical equipment
such as the electric windows.
NOTICE
Vehicles with ignition lock: T
he starter and
the engine can be damaged if you attempt
to start the engine while the vehicle is in
motion or if the engine is started again im-
mediately aer it has been switched o.
NOTICE
When the engine is cold, avoid high engine
speeds, driving a
t full throttle and over-
loading the engine.
NOTICE
Do not push or tow the vehicle to start it.
Unburnt fuel c
an damage the catalytic con-
verter.
NOTICE
Vehicles with ignition lock: If the engine
does not start, never use the starter with
a gear selec
ted for driving or tow-starting,
e.g. when the fuel tank is empty. This could
cause damage to the starter.
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