Ford Escape: SOS Post-Crash Alert Systemâ„¢
The system automatically flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn three times at four second intervals in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag (front, side, side curtain [if equipped] or Safety Canopy [if equipped]) or the safety belt pretensioners.
The system can be turned off when any one of the following actions are taken by the driver or any other person:
• pressing the hazard control button,
• or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter.
The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power.
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the system. Refer to Warning lights and
chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance ...
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners)
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE
disposed of by qualified personnel. ...
See also:
Exterior
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or
passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired di ...
Materials used in the cabin
The materials used in the cabin have been
developed to help minimize the amount of dust
and make the cabin easier to keep clean. All
floor mats can be easily removed for cleaning.
Use car clean ...
Air cleaner element
Do not operate the engine with the
air cleaner element removed. The air
cleaner element not only filters
intake air but also stops flames if
the engine backfires. If the air
cleaner elem ...
