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:
Stowing the two-stage integrated booster cushion
The booster cushion can be folded down completely
(stowed) from either the stage 1 or stage
2 positions.
NOTE
The booster cushion cannot be moved from
the stage 2 (upper) position to the sta ...
Lock confirmation
If you are uncertain whether the vehicle is
locked and armed (either by single or double
locking), press either the Smart Key lock
button or, if Keyless entry is fitted, touch an
exterior door han ...
System Activation
Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
radio system in yo ...
