Ford 2001 Escape Owner's Manual page 139

3. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without
turning the key to 4 (START).
If there is difficulty in turning the
key, firmly rotate the steering wheel
left and right until the key turns
freely. This condition may occur
when:
front wheels are turned
front wheel is against the curb
steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a
light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the
STARTING THE ENGINE
Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
1. Turn the key to 4 (START)
without pressing the accelerator
pedal and release as soon as the
engine starts. The key will return to
3 (RUN).
2. If the temperature is above –12°C
(10°F) and the engine does not
start within five seconds on the first
try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10
seconds and try again.
BRAKE
CHECK
THEFT
FUEL
CAP
Starting
3
2
1
light may not illuminate.
3
2
1
4
4x4
O/D
OFF
4
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