Ford Escape: Smart unlocking feature
The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle. With the key in any ignition position, the driver’s door will automatically unlock if it is locked using the power lock control on the driver’s door panel while the driver’s door is open.
Autounlock
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
• the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the
vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) ...
Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
childproof door locks are set, but
the doors are unlocked.
The ...
See also:
Key positions
Key positions
CAUTION:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the car is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key.
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Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer.
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park).
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Automatic deactivation
Cruise control is automatically deactivated
temporarily if one of the following occurs:
• If the speed drops below approximately
20 mph (30 km/h).
• When the brake pedal is depressed.
• I ...
