Ford Escape: Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the status of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
• The readiness light will either
flash or stay lit.
• The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after
ignition is turned on.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.
Front passenger sensing system
The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208
and is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passen ...
Seat-mounted side airbag system
WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or
near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front
seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a
deploying airb ...
See also:
Activating/deactivating
The control panel is activated by pressing
MODE when the audio system is switched on.
It is switched off automatically when the audio
system is switched off or by a long press on
MODE. ...
Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil level at each fuel
stop.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
Turbo models
Non-turbo models
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,
and in ...
Overview of interior lighting
Switches the rear interior
lighting on/off
Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
Switches the right-hand front
reading lamp on/off
Switches the front interior ...
