Ford Escape: Starting and Stopping the Engine / Ignition Switch

Switching the Ignition Off
Turn the key to position 0.
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
Turn the key to position I. Electrical
accessories, for example the radio, operate
without the engine running.
Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position II. All electrical
circuits and accessories are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
Starting the Engine
Turn the key to position III. Release the
key when the engine starts.
WARNING: Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage...
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessory
mode, press the push button ignition
switch once without your foot on the brake
pedal...
Other information:
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
uses radar and camera sensors to maintain
a set gap between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you while following it to
a complete stop. Stop and go can also be
set to follow a vehicle directly in front of
you and adjust the set speed, while you are
at a complete stop...
Removal
Remove the liftgate lower interior trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Release the tabs, position the retaining plate and remove the rear view camera...