Ford Escape: Crash and Breakdown Information / Post-Crash Alert System. Automatic Crash Shutoff
Post-Crash Alert System
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System
The system helps draw attention to your vehicle in the event of a serious impact.
How Does the Post-Crash Alert System Work
The system is designed to turn the hazard flashers on and to intermittently sound the horn in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag or the seatbelt pretensioners.
Post-Crash Alert System Limitations
Depending on applicable laws in the country your vehicle was built for, the horn does not sound in the event of a serious impact.
Switching the Post-Crash Alert System Off
Press the hazard flasher switch or the unlock button on the remote control to switch the system off.
Note: The alert turns off when the vehicle battery runs out of charge.
Automatic Crash Shutoff
What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff
The automatic crash shutoff is designed to stop the fuel going to the engine in the event of a moderate or severe crash.
Note: Not every impact causes a shutoff.
Automatic Crash Shutoff Precautions
WARNING: If your vehicle has been involved in a crash, have the fuel system checked. Failure to follow this instruction could result in fire, personal injury or death.
Re-Enabling Your Vehicle
- Switch the ignition off.
- Attempt to start your vehicle.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Attempt to start your vehicle.
Note: If your vehicle does not start after the third attempt, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Jump Starting the Vehicle
Jump Starting Precautions
WARNING: Batteries normally
produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not
allow flames, sparks or lighted
substances to come near the battery...
Transporting the Vehicle
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or your
roadside assistance service provider.
Your manufacturer produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators...
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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.
