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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the air cleaner inlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and
Filtering - 1...
Introduction
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer
to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...