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Did you know that your car may be equipped
with a feature that's designed to help
reduce the amount of fuel you use?
It's called Auto Start-Stop technology.
Let me explain.
Auto Start-Stop technology is always on
unless you turn it off by pushing
the Auto Start-Stop off button.
So, it will be active every
time you start your vehicle.
When you put your foot
on the brake pedal and
come to a full start, like at a red light,
your engine automatically shuts off.
You might not even notice it.
But a light on the instrument cluster
will let you know that it's off.
And, once you take your
foot off the brake pedal,
your car automatically
restarts without any delay.
Here are a few important things you
should know when using Auto Start-Stop.
Your electric power assisted steering
is inactive when your engine is off.
And Auto Start-Stop may not shut the
engine off if your battery is charging,
the engine is still warming up, or if
you're using the heat or air conditioner.
So, if you AC is on because it's warm
outside, your engine may keep running.
One more thing.
Your vehicle is equipped with a heavy duty
starter and battery to help compensate for
the increased number of starts and stops.
Any questions, go to Owner.Ford.com.
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