FORD 2014 Taurus v.1 - Manual (Page 168)

Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and
follow this procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Your vehicle has a feature that automatically shuts down the engine if it
has been idling for an extended period. The ignition also turns off in
order to save battery power. Before the engine shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing a timer counting down from
30 seconds. If you do not intervene within 30 seconds, the engine shuts
down. Another message appears in the information display to inform you
that the engine has shut down in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as
you normally do.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note: You cannot permanently switch off the automatic engine shutdown
feature. When you switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the next
ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset the timer, at any point before
the 30-second countdown has expired by doing any of the following:
• You can reset the timer by interacting with your vehicle (such as
pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal).
• You can temporarily switch off the shutdown feature any time the
ignition is on (for the current ignition cycle only). Use the information
display to do so.
• During the countdown before engine shutdown, you are prompted to
press OK or RESET (depending on your type of information display) to
temporarily switch the feature off (for the current ignition cycle only).
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
2. If your vehicle has an ignition key, turn the key to the off position. If
your vehicle has a keyless start system, press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note: This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps
and indicators.
Starting and Stopping the Engine 167
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA (fus)