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:
Item
Description
1
Power liftgate motor
2
RGTM
3
Power liftgate latch
4
Hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor (if equipped)
5
Hands-free liftgate actuation lower sensor (if equipped)
6
Hands-free liftgate actuation module (if equipped)
7
Liftgate anti-pinch switches
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Accessing the Trip Computer
Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
Use the instrument cluster display controls to navigate the home screen.
Select the trip screen.
Press the menu button on the steering
wheel.
Select Trip 1 or Trip 2.
Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen/12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
Using Select Screens
Use the instr..