Ford Escape: 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 energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in this chapter.
How does the Personal Safety Systemâ„¢ work?
The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provid ...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 ...See also:
Trailer towing
In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
review this information to t ...
Battery
Battery
WARNING: Batteries produce flammable
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur.
Never smoke when working near the battery.
WARNING: When che ...
Luggage anchor points
Luggage anchor points
All items
carried in the luggage area
should be properly secured.
1. Bag hooks.
- The bag hooks should only be used to
secure light items such as shopping
bags.
2. Lo ...