Ford Escape 2020-2025 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 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off

The hazard flashers operate when the ignition is in any position, or if the key is not in the ignition. The battery loses charge and may have insufficient power to restart your vehicle if your vehicle is in use or if the key is not in the ignition...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Trim

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Knife Materials Name Specification Adhesive WSS-M2G316-B5 Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express - Sika® Aktivator PRO / Dow® BETAPRIME™ 5504G / Sika® Primer-207 - Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

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.