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 Owners Manual: Remote Start Settings

Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On and Off Press Settings on the touchscreen. Press Remote Start Setup. Press Climate Control. Select Vehicle. Switch Auto on or off. Note: If you switch the auto mode on, the system attempts to heat or cool the interior to 72°F (22°C)...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Module Controlled Functions - Overview

BCM The BCM controls the following: Ambient lighting Battery management function Delayed accessory function Dimmable backlighting Door Lock LED Exterior lighting Fog lamps (if equipped) Headlamps Heated rear windows Heated exterior mirrors Horn relay control Interior lighting Keypad switch and illumination PATS ..

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.