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 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Brake Disc Shield

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the wheel hub and wheel bearing. Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Owners Manual: What Is the Speedometer. Fuel Gauge

What Is the Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed. Fuel Gauge What Is the Fuel Gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. Fuel Gauge Limitations The fuel gauge may not provide an accurate reading when your vehicle is on an incline...

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.