Ford Escape 2020-2022 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 2020-2022 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Halfshaft Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle 205-990Installer, Axle SealTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW Flat Headed Screw Driver Removal Remove the rear halfshaft. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Escape 2020-2022 Owners Manual: Exterior Bulbs and Interior Bulbs

Exterior Bulbs Exterior Bulb Specification Chart 1 To replace these lamps, see your authorized dealer. Changing a Headlamp Bulb WARNING: Make sure the bulbs have cooled down before removing them. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury...

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.