Ford Escape Quiz
Starting and Stopping the Engine

Starting the Engine

In this manual: Starting and Stopping the Engine
Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
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Before starting the engine, check the following:

  • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
  • Make sure the parking brake is applied.
  • Make sure the transmission is in Park (P).
  1. Fully press the brake pedal.
    Ford Escape. Starting the Engine
  2. Turn the key to the III position.

Vehicles with Push Button Start

Before starting the engine, check the following:

  • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
  • Make sure the parking brake is applied.
  • Make sure the transmission is in Park (P).
  1. Fully press the brake pedal.
    Ford Escape. Starting the Engine
  2. Press the ignition switch.

Starting the Hybrid Electric Vehicle System

Before starting the vehicle, check the following:

  • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
  • Make sure the parking brake is applied.
  • Make sure the transmission is in Park (P).
  1. Fully press the brake pedal.
    Ford Escape. Starting the Engine
  2. Press the ignition switch.

When the engine is started for the first time on a cold day, the idle speed increases, which helps warm up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not decrease, have the vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

The system does not operate if:

  • The intelligent access key frequency is jammed.
  • The key battery is discharged.

Restarting the Engine After Stopping

The system allows you to restart the engine within 10 seconds after switching it off, even if it does not detect a valid intelligent access key.

Within 10 seconds after the engine is switched off, fully press the brake pedal and press the push button ignition switch. After 10 seconds, you can no longer restart the engine if the system does not detect a valid intelligent access key.

When the engine is running, it remains running until you press the ignition switch, even if your vehicle does not detect a valid intelligent access key. If you open and close a door while the engine is running, the system searches for a valid intelligent access key.

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