2013 FORD ESCAPE display

Fuel Used
Indicates the approximate distance the
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Average Fuel
Indicates the average fuel consumption
since the function was last reset.
All Value
Indicates all the respective trip, distance,
time and average fuel information.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may be abbreviated or
shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have.
Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages will
be removed automatically after a short
time.
Certain messages need to be confirmed
before you can access the menus.
Message indicator (If Equipped)
The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages. It will be red or amber
depending on the severity of the message
and will remain on until the cause of the
message has been rectified.
Some messages will be supplemented by
a system specific symbol with a message
indicator.
Airbag
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Airbag fault Service now
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Alarm
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggereddue to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 63).
Amber
Alarm activated Check
Vehicle
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Alarm fault Service
required
Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch off the ignition. Contact your authorized dealer.
Red
Electrical system over-
voltage Stop safely
Displays to warn of a low battery condition.
Turn off all unneeded electrical accessories. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Battery low See manual
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displayed when the blind spot information
system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Monitor (page 171).
Amber
BLIS Low visibility See
manual
Displayed when a fault with the system has
occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Amber
BLIS: X sensor fault
Service required
Displayed when the system is not available dueto trailer use. See Blind Spot Monitor (page 171).
Amber
BLIS not available Trailer
attached
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle.See Blind Spot Monitor (page 171).
Amber
Cross Traffic Vehicle
coming from X
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Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displayed when the blind spot information
system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Monitor (page 171).
Amber
Cross Traffic Sensor
blocked See manual
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Cross Traffic fault
Service required
Displayed when the system is not available dueto trailer use. See Blind Spot Monitor (page 171).
-
Cross Traffic disabled
Trailer attached
Doors
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not
completely closed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
X door open
Displays when the door(s) listed is notcompletely closed.
-
Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
trunk ajar
Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed.
-
Displays when the hood is not completelyclosed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
Hood open
Displays when the hood is not completelyclosed.
-
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Engine
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Engine service is required. Contact yourauthorized dealer.
Amber
Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine temperature is too
high. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and allow to engine to cool. If the problem persists,
contact your authorized dealer. See Engine Coolant Check (page 222).
Red
High engine temperature
Stop safely
Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available.
Contact your authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 149).
Amber
Hill start assist not avail-
able
Keyless Vehicle
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays to remind you that the key is in thetrunk. See Keyless Starting (page 135).
Amber
Ford KeyFree Key inside
vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the
system. See Keyless Starting (page 135).
-
Ford KeyFree No key
detected
Displayed as a reminder to turn off the vehicle.See Keyless Starting (page 135).
Red
Switch ign. off Press
ENGINE Start/Stop button
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Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displayed as a reminder to press the brakewhile starting the vehicle.
-
Press brake to start
Displayed when a valid key is not detected
within the vehicle. See Keyless Starting (page 135).
Red
Ford KeyFree Key not
inside car
Displays when the key battery is low. Change
the battery as soon as possible. See Remote Control (page 44).
-
Key Battery low Replace
soon
Lighting
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burnedout. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Brake lamp Bulb fault
Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb
has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Low beam Bulb fault
Displays when an electrical system problem
occurs with the headlamp system. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Headlamp fault Service
required
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and
requires a change. See Engine Oil Check (page221).
-
Engine oil change due
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 225).
Red
Brake fluid level low
Service now
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needsto be refilled. See Washer Fluid Check (page 225).
-
Washer fluid level low
Displays when the fuel fill inlet was not properlyclosed. See Refueling (page 142).
-
Check fuel fill inlet
MyKey
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when MyKey is active.
-
MyKey active Drive
Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
-
MyKey Speed Limited to
XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Amber
MyKey Vehicle Near Top
Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is reached.
Amber
MyKey Vehicle at Top
Speed
Displays when MyKey is active.
-
MyKey Check Speed
Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.
-
MyKey Buckle Up to
Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid isactivated.
-
MyKey Park aid cannot
be deactivated
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Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with akey already designated as a MyKey.
-
Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when programming a MyKey.
-
Hold key next to symbol
on steering column
Displays when programming a MyKey.
-
MyKey ESC cannot be
deactivated
Park Aid
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the system has detected a
condition that requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 161).
Amber
Parking aid malfunction
Service required
Park Brake
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the
engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on
after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer.
Red
Park brake applied
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Power Steering
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
The power steering system is not working. Stopthe vehicle a safe place. Contact your author- ized dealer.
Red
Steering loss Stop safely
The power steering system is not working. Stopthe vehicle a safe place. Contact your author- ized dealer.
Amber
Steering assist fault
Service required
The power steering system has detected a
condition within the power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Steering fault Service
now
Starting System
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminderto apply the brake.
-
Press brake to start
Displays when the vehicle fails to start.
-
Cranking time exceeded
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
See your authorized dealer.
-
Transmission fault
Service now
The transmission is overheating and needs tocool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s
possible.
Amber
Transmission overtem-
perature Stop safely
See your authorized dealer.
Amber
Transmission Service
required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it coolor speed up.
-
Transmission Hot Stop
or Speed Up
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