Hazard warning flashers, Fuel shutoff, Jump starting the vehicle – FORD 2014 Escape v.4 User Manual

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

Note: If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will lose charge. There
may be insufficient power to restart your
vehicle.

The hazard warning button is
located on the instrument panel.
Use it when your vehicle is

creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.

Press the button to turn on the hazard
warning function, and the front and
rear direction indicators will flash.

Press the button again to turn them
off.

FUEL SHUTOFF

WARNING

Failure to inspect and, if necessary,
repair fuel leaks after a collision may
increase the risk of fire and serious

injury. Ford Motor Company recommends
that the fuel system be inspected by an
authorized dealer after any collision.

In the event of a moderate to severe
collision, this vehicle includes a fuel pump
shutoff feature that stops the flow of fuel
to the engine. Not every impact will cause
a shutoff.

Should your vehicle shut off after a
collision, you may restart your vehicle. For
vehicles equipped with a key system:
1.

Switch off the ignition.

2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to re-enable the

fuel pump.

For vehicles equipped with a push button
start system:
1.

Press the START/STOP button to
switch off the ignition.

2. Press the brake pedal and press the

START/STOP button to start the
vehicle.

3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal

and press the START/STOP button
to switch off the ignition.

4. You can either attempt to start the

engine by pressing the brake pedal and
the START/STOP button, or switch
on the ignition only by pressing the
START/STOP button without
pressing the brake pedal. Both ways
re-enable the fuel system.

Note: When you try to restart your vehicle
after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure
that various systems are safe to restart.
Once your vehicle determines that the
systems are safe, then the vehicle will allow
you to restart.

Note: In the event that your vehicle does
not restart after your third attempt, contact
an authorized dealer.

JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE

WARNINGS

The gases around the battery can
explode if exposed to flames, sparks,
or lit cigarettes. An explosion could

result in personal injury or vehicle damage.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which
can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if
contacted.

Use only an adequate-sized cable
with insulated clamps.

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