2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID high beam

Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLockpassive anti-theft
system has been activated.
Throttle control/Powertrain:
Illuminates when a powertrain fault
has been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake on chime:Sounds when the parking brake is left on and
the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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2. Rotate the headlamp control to the autolamp position.
3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position.
4. Turn the vehicle on.
5. Turn the vehicle off.
6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlights
should turn on).
7. Turn the headlamp control to the off position when the desired delay
time (up to three minutes) has been reached.
Fog lamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the fog lamps. The fog lamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
control is in the
,or
positions and the high beams are
not turned on.
Pull the headlamp control towards
you to turn the fog lamps on. The
fog lamp indicator light will
illuminate.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever toward you to deactivate.
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Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is
marked bya3mmcircle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaque cloth.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity light towards the right. If
this edge is not at the horizontal
reference line, the beam will need to
be adjusted.
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Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps
(high and low beams)2
H13
Park/turn lamps
(front)2
3457A (amber)
Side marker (front) 2 194
Rear
stop/tail/sidemarker2
3157K / 4157K
Backup lamp 2 921
Fog lamp (front) 2 PS24WFF
Center High-mount
stop lamp5
W5WL
Rear license plate
lamp2
168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
4 30A Moon roof
5 10A Brake-shift i nterlock (BSI), Passenger
compartment fuse panel, Keypad
illumination
6 20A Turn signals, Stop lamps
7 10A Low beam headlamps (left)
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights
10 15A Backlighting
11 10A Four wheel drive
12 7.5A Power mirror switch
13 5A Not used (spare)
14 10A FCIM (radio buttons), Front display
module, GPS module
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Not used (spare)
17 20A All lock motor feeds, Liftgate release,
Liftglass release
18 20A Heated seat
19 25A Rear wiper
20 15A Datalink
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn relay
25 10A Demand lamps
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Restraints control module
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filter, specifications ........299, 324
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................325
specifications ..........................325
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................214
F
Fleet MyKey programming ........96
Floor mats ...................................90
Fluid capacities .........................325
Fog lamps ....................................58
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................225
Fuel ............................................308
calculating fuel
economy ............................27, 314
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................325
choosing the right fuel ...........312
detergent in fuel .....................313
filler funnel .............................313
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................308, 310, 315
filter, specifications ........308, 324
fuel pump/high voltage
shut-off switches ....................248
improving fuel economy ........314
octane rating ...................312, 328
quality ......................................312
running out of fuel .........269, 313
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................308
Fuses ..................................250–251G
Garage door opener ....................84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................314
Gauges .........................................23
H
Hazard flashers .........................248
Headlamps ...................................57
aiming ........................................60
bulb specifications ....................64
daytime running lights .............59
flash to pass ..............................59
high beam .................................58
replacing bulbs .........................65
turning on and off ....................57
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................52
Hood ..........................................293
I
Ignition ...............................211, 328
Illuminated visor mirror .............71
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................162
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................319
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................286
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................59
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