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:
Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless re ...
Fuel system
Under no circumstances
should any
part of the fuel system be dismantled
or replaced by anyone other than a
suitably qualified vehicle technician.
Ensure sparks and naked lights are
kept away f ...
Voice control support features
• Tutorial: A feature that helps acquaint you
with the system and the procedure for giving
commands.
• Training: A feature that enables the voice
control system to become familiar with
yo ...
