Ford Escape: 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. This allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners.
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 energ ...
Driver’s seat position sensor
The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to
tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat
position. The system is designed to help protect s ...
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires experience. Get familiar with handling and braking
with the added trailer weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as
the vehicle is by itself.
Check all ...
Audio Systems
There are two types of audio system as shown below:
Type 1
AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL
Type 2
AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL
Precautions
• When the inside of t ...
Courtesy lights/door step lighting
The courtesy lights/door step lighting switch
on/off automatically when one of the front
doors is opened/closed. ...