Push Button Start System Message Center Messages

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. 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 start system. The message center also displays warnings that indicate a potential concern with the push button start system. The following messages pertain to the push buttons start 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 IA key is not detected by the RFA module.
NO KEY DETECTED - Displays if the 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 IA key located inside the vehicle, go to ANTI THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) to diagnose the IA key.
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 - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) to diagnose the PATS concern.