Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and Stopping the Engine / Ignition Switch

Ford Escape: Starting and Stopping the Engine / Ignition Switch

Ford Escape. 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.

Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions

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...

Push Button Ignition Switch

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...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Parking Aid - Overview

Overview - Active Park Assist The active park assist system is a full-assisted parking system. The system assists parking into and out (assist out of parking spots only available for parallel parking) of parking spaces. Sensors are used to detect parking spaces...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Reset the Outside Air Temperature Sensor Learned Values

Configuration NOTE: The ambient air temperature sensor is a critical component for correct Air Conditioning (A/C) and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system operation. Make sure after the reset is carried out the temperature is displaying correctly in the vehicle...

Fastening the Seatbelts

Ford Escape. Fastening the Seatbelts

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle, the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from, until it engages.