2013 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65.............................10
Perchlorate........................................................10
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................11
Special Notices.................................................11
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................13
Child Safety
General Information.......................................14
Child Seats.........................................................16
Child Seat Positioning...................................16
Booster Seats....................................................17
Installing Child Seats.....................................19
Child Safety Locks.........................................24
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation..................................26
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................33
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™..........................34
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Knee Airbag.......................................................37 Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Side Airbags.....................................................40
Safety Canopy®..............................................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................44
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................48
MyKey®
Principle of Operation..................................49
Creating a MyKey...........................................49
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................50
MyKey Troubleshooting................................51
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................54
Manual Liftgate...............................................57
Power Liftgate..................................................57
Keyless Entry...................................................60
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Audio Control..................................................64
Voice Control...................................................66
Cruise Control.................................................66
Information Display Control......................66
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................67
Autowipers........................................................67
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........69
Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................70
Autolamps........................................................70
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................71
Daytime Running Lamps..............................71
Front Fog Lamps.............................................72
Direction Indicators........................................72
Interior Lamps..................................................72
Ambient Lighting............................................73
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................74
Exterior Mirrors.................................................75
Interior Mirror....................................................76
Sun Visors..........................................................77
Moonroof............................................................77
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................79
Warning Lamps and Indicators................80
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............83
Information Displays
General Information.....................................84
Trip Computer.................................................86
Information Messages..................................87
Audio System
General Information......................................97
Audio unit - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD...................................................98
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC...................................100 Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD/Satellite
Radio/SYNC...............................................102
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................105
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD.................................................106
Auxiliary Input Jack......................................109
USB Port...........................................................110
Media Hub........................................................110
Satellite Radio................................................110
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................113
Automatic Climate Control........................114
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................115
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................119
Cabin Air Filter................................................119
Remote Start..................................................119
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................121
Head Restraints..............................................121
Manual Seats.................................................123
Power Seats....................................................124
Memory Function..........................................125
Rear Seats.......................................................126
Heated Seats..................................................127
Rear Seat Armrest........................................127
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............128
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................132
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................134
Overhead Console........................................134
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Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................135
Ignition Switch...............................................135
Keyless Starting.............................................135
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137
Engine Block Heater....................................138
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................140
Fuel Quality......................................................141
Running Out of Fuel......................................141
Refueling..........................................................142
Emission Control System..........................143
Fuel Consumption........................................145
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................147
Hill Start Assist..............................................149
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................151
Brakes
General Information....................................156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................156
Parking Brake..................................................157
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................158
Using Traction Control................................158
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................159
Using Stability Control...............................160
Parking Aids
Parking Aid.......................................................161 Active Park Assist.........................................163
Rear View Camera........................................167
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................170
Using Cruise Control....................................170
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Monitor........................................171
Eco Mode.........................................................175
Steering............................................................176
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................177
Luggage Covers..............................................177
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................178
Load Limit........................................................179
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................188
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Recommended Towing Weights............188
Essential Towing Checks..........................190
Towing Points.................................................191
Transporting the Vehicle............................192
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......192
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................194
Economical Driving......................................194
Driving Through Water...............................194
Floor Mats.......................................................195
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................197
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198
Fuel Cut-Off Switch....................................198
Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................198
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Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............201
In California (U.S. Only)............................202
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................203
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................203
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................204
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................205
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................205
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................206
Fuses
Changing a Fuse...........................................207
Fuse Specification Chart..........................208
Maintenance
General Information.....................................217
Opening and Closing the Hood................217
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L EcoBoost®..................................................218
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost®..................................................219
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................220
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost®..................................................221
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L/2.0L EcoBoost®..................................................221
Engine Oil Check...........................................221
Engine Coolant Check................................222
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ............................................................225
Brake Fluid Check........................................225
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................225
Fuel Filter........................................................225
Washer Fluid Check....................................225
Changing the Vehicle Battery.................226
Checking the Wiper Blades......................227 Changing the Wiper Blades......................227
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................228
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................229
Removing a Headlamp...............................231
Changing a Bulb............................................231
Bulb Specification Chart...........................235
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................236
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior..................................236
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............237
Waxing..............................................................237
Cleaning the Engine....................................237
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................238
Cleaning the Interior...................................238
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................239
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................239
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................240
Vehicle Storage............................................240
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................243
Tire Care..........................................................245
Using Snow Chains.....................................256
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257
Changing a Road Wheel...........................260
Technical Specifications...........................265
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications.................................267
Motorcraft Parts...........................................267
Vehicle Identification Number...............269
Vehicle Certification Label.......................270
Transmission Code Designation............270
Technical Specifications............................271
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Accessories
Accessories....................................................274
Ford Extended Service Plan(ESP)
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......276
SYNC®
General Information...................................279
Using Voice Recognition............................281
Using SYNC® With Your Phone.............283
SYNC® Applications and Services.......295
Using SYNC® With Your Media Player............................................................301
SYNC® Troubleshooting..........................308
MyFord Touch®
General Information....................................315
Menu.................................................................326
Entertainment...............................................332
Phone...............................................................352
Information....................................................358
Climate............................................................367
Navigation........................................................371
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................380
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance..........................396
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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of
continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time
without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a
retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© Ford Motor Company 2012
All rights reserved.
Part Number: 20120308005357

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about it,
the greater the safety and pleasure you
will get from driving it.
WARNING
Always drive with due care and
attention when using and operating
the controls and features on your
vehicle.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range, sometimes even before they are
generally available. It may describe options
not fitted to your vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may be used for different models,
so may appear different to your vehicle.
However, the essential information in the
illustrations is always correct.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of the
vehicle.
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
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Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Stability control
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