Automatic Engine Idle Shutdown (if equipped)
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.
NOTE:
To determine if vehicle is equipped with the enhanced No Key Detected and Automatic Engine Idle Shutdown features, go into Message Center>Settings>Vehicle. If "Auto Engine Off" is listed in settings, the vehicle is equipped with the enhanced No Key Detected and Automatic Engine Idle Shutdown features.
The automatic engine idle shutdown feature monitors the state of the vehicle to determine when the engine is powered with no user interaction for an extended period of time. When this condition is detected, a message displays in the message center to inform the operator a vehicle shutdown is imminent. This includes shutting down the engine and turning the ignition off. When the shutdown occurs, press the brake and START/STOP button to restart the vehicle.
The conditions required to begin the automatic engine idle shutdown feature are:
- engine running
- brake pedal not pressed
- accelerator pedal not pressed
- remote start not active
- transmission in P (park) or N (neutral)
- diagnostic scan tool not connected to the vehicle
Once these conditions are met, a time-out starts. When the time-out period ends and none of the listed conditions changed, the automatic engine idle shutdown event occurs.