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Exactly what is the procedure for turning on Accessory Mode with keyless starting?  With a key, its Position 2, with Position 3 being ignition.  Well, pushing the button goes directly into ignition mode with the various engine status lights lit.  The manual has references to Accessory Mode but never explains how to do it.  A couple times while waiting for the wife to shop I've found myself with the radio on and apparently in Acc Mode but don't know exactly how I got there.

 

The Manual: "To switch the ignition on, press the start button once.
It is located on the instrument panel near the steering
wheel. All electrical circuits and accessories are
operational, and warning lamps and indicators
illuminate."

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Okay, I now see how I accidently arrived in Acc Mode a few times, and what I've been doing wrong in shutting it off.  I usually have my foot off the brake when I shut it off (or think I am), so to put it into Acc Mode I just leave my foot off the brake.  Got it.  Thanks for the info.  Ford should hire you to edit their manual because I don't see that procedure in there (PDF version).

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Fully depress brake + press start button= start car and get ready to drive message

foot off brake + press start button= accessory mode

 

to turn off car you must have foot off brake or it will switch to accessory mode if you press start/stop button.

sccchhh :stirpot:  that's a secret, probably why all the batteries keep going dead, just nobody (Ford) will admit it.

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Fully depress brake + press start button= start car and get ready to drive message

foot off brake + press start button= accessory mode

 

to turn off car you must have foot off brake or it will switch to accessory mode if you press start/stop button.

A lot of people say this but I don't believe it.  In my car, if its on, it doesn't matter if my foot is on or off the brake, pushing the button fully shuts down the car.  If it's in accessory mode and my foot is on the brake, the button will start the car, if it's in accessory mode and my foot is off the brake, it will shutdown the car.

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