Push-Button Ignition System Message Center Messages
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The message center provides instruction for operating the push-button ignition system. The message center also displays warnings that indicate a potential concern with the system. These messages pertain to the push-button ignition system:
- PRESS BRAKE TO START - Momentarily displays when the start/stop switch is pressed without the brake pedal being applied.
- ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE - Displays when the vehicle is in ACC mode.
- SHIFT TO PARK - Displays when the start/stop switch is pressed to shut off the engine with the gear selector lever not in PARK.
- RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED - Displays when the start/stop switch is pressed to shut the engine off and the Intelligent Access (IA) key is not detected in the vehicle.
- NO KEY DETECTED - Displays if the Intelligent Access (IA) key is not detected by the RFA module while attempting to start the vehicle, enter ACC or RUN mode. If this message is observed with the Intelligent Access (IA) key located inside the vehicle, REFER to ANTI-THEFT, NO KEY DETECTED MESSAGE .
- STARTING SYSTEM FAULT - Displays if the RFA module receives invalid data from the PCM during PATS authentication. If this message is observed, REFER to ANTI-THEFT, SYMPTOM CHART: PATS .