I've just picked up a 2012 TD4 and need clarification on the start button.

With the key in, clutch to the floor (manual box) should I press and immediately release button OR hold it in until it starts?

Likewise, when I want to stop the engine should I press and hold until the engine dies?

Reason being, sometimes it takes me several attemps in different ways to start it, I can't find the right pattern.

My 2013 Mondeo is simple, press and hold for both start & stop.

I realise that there will be a delay on start up when cold, for glow plugs, but can someone help me onto the right track.

Cheers

can't say I've had any issues starting our 2010 XS by pushing it once firmly... same for stopping it

Just press momentarily and release, it will crank when ready. Same for stopping the engine.

Yes as EY says........sometimes when it is cold there will be a slight delay for the glow plugs to warm before cranking. The colder it is the longer the delay but rarely more than a 3 or 4 seconds

Steve

EYorkshire wrote:

Just press momentarily and release, it will crank when ready. Same for stopping the engine.

Same here. MY2013 * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
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I believe that the first thing to do, for starting the engine, is to read the handbook manual.
The entire procedure is explained step by step, for all car types: automatic, manual, start/stop versions.
You can found the manuals here: http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic10621.html

thanks Alex, sometimes we all need to refresh ourselves with what is in the manual !!

Iain

And then find out new features that we haven't any idea are there...

Read the manual and that's why I'm asking on the forum for real world experiences.

The manual simply says 'press button once to start, once to stop'. It does not say for how long to hold it for.

If I just press and immediately let go, sometimes nothing happens, sometimes it starts. If I hold until the engine turns over,
again, sometimes it starts but then stops. Very random and difficult to find the correct length of time. It's à real PITA.

The manual also states 'do not press twice' which I'm afraid of doing.

So the question, do you guys press and hold until engine turns over / fires or just hit the button and immediately let go?

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The manual simply says 'press button once to start, once to stop'. It does not say for how long to hold it for.

Are you sure? Did you tried to read it?
Here what says on the manual pointed in the previous mail....
Yours being a MY2012, it's the second link (manual for MY2011>)
http://www.axelzone.ro/car/lr/fl2_handbook_2010.pdf
Page 58, Starting the engine

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Press and let go, keep foot on brake until it fires (or on clutch if manual).. FL2 Metropolis, Loire Blue, ebony/ivory