Ford Escape: Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in this chapter.
How does the Personal Safety Systemâ„¢ work?
The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your
vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant
conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provid ...
Front crash severity sensor
The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the
severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable
information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact ...
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D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving.
The transmission automatically shifts into
a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to
the vehicle speed and the acceleration
you require.
When more accel ...
Sun visors
Sun visors
1. To block out glare from the front, swing
down the sun visor 1 .
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun
visor from the center mount and swing it to
the side 2 . ...
Start
Ignition switch with remote key inserted ( see page 82 for more information
on ignition modes)
WARNING
Before starting the engine:
• Fasten the seat belt.
• Check that the seat, steering w ...
