Ford Escape: SOS Post-Crash Alert Systemâ„¢ - Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Seating and Safety Restraints - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord 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:

    Disc eject
    For reasons of traffic safety, an ejected disc must be removed within 12 seconds or it will be automatically drawn back into the slot. ...

    TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
    Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is OFF). ...

    Warning and indicator lights
    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)* Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Brake warning light Charge warning light Electric power steering warning light Engin ...