2013 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

Type 2
Volume up
A
Seek up or next
B
Volume down
C
Seek down or previous
D
Mode
E
Press M to select the audio source. Type 3Volume up
A
Seek up or next
B
Volume down
C
Seek down or previous
D
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
• tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset
• play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
• tune the radio to the next station up or
down the frequency band
• seek through a track.
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D
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B

VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull the control to select or deselect voice
control. See SYNC® (page 279). See
MyFord Touch® (page 315).
MyFord Touch® Controls (If Equipped)
Your steering wheel controls may also
have these additional features.
Press to go to the home screen.
Press to go to the information
screen.
See MyFord Touch® (page 315). CRUISE CONTROL
See Cruise Control (page 170).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
See Information Displays (page 84).
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are
switched off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that doesn't resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
Single wipe
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Normal wipe
C
High speed wipe
D Intermittent Wipe
Short wipe interval
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Long wipe interval
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes will decrease.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are
switched off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that doesn't resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, your low beam
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windshield wipers continuously.
Note: Wet road conditions can cause
unexpected wiping or smearing.
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C
D
B
C
AB
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To reduce smearing we recommend the
following:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers.
• Switch to normal or high speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off.
High sensitivity
A
OnB
Low sensitivity
C
The wipers will function when moisture is
detected on the windshield. The rain
sensor will continue to monitor the amount
of moisture on the windshield and adjust
the speed of the wipers automatically.
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. With low
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when
the sensor detects a large amount of
moisture on the windshield. With high
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when
the sensor detects a small amount of
moisture on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
Sensor performance will be affected if the
area around the interior mirror is dirty. The
rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers
may operate if dirt, mist or flies hit the
windshield. WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:
Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.The washers will spray for as long as you
pull the lever toward you. When you
release the lever, the wipers will operate
for a short time.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing to clear any remaining washer
fluid.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
Intermittent wipe
A
Low speed wipe
B
Press the button at the end of the lever to
change between off, intermittent and low
speed.
When you shift into R (Reverse), the rear
wiper will switch on to intermittent if the
front wipers are activated. Rear Window Washer
The washer will spray for as long as you
push the lever away from you. When you
release the lever, the wiper will operate for
a short time.
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LIGHTING CONTROL
OffA
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps
B
Headlamps
C
High Beams
Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off. Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:
It may be necessary to switch your
headlamps on manually in severe weather
conditions.
The headlamps will switch on and off
automatically in low light situations or
during inclement weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a period
of time after you switch the ignition off.
You can adjust the time delay using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 84).
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Note:If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, low beam
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windshield wipers continuously.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting.
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press and hold until
the desired level is reached. Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press and
hold to dim.
A
Press repeatedly or press and
hold to brighten.
B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Always remember to switch your
headlamps on in low light situations
or during inclement weather. The
system does not activate the tail lamps
and may not provide adequate lighting
during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions
may result in a collision.
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A
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If equipped with halogen headlamps, the
system switches the low beam headlamps
on at a reduced intensity in day light
conditions.
If equipped with high intensity discharge
(HID) headlamps, the system switches the
fog lamps on in day light conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the
ignition on, and switch the lighting control
to the off, autolamp, or parking lamp
position.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Press the control to switch the fog lamps
on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when the
lighting control is in any position except off
and the high beams are not on.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps will switch on when one of the
following conditions have been met:
• You open any door.
• You press a remote control button.
• You press switch B on the front interior
lamp.
Front Interior Lamp
Note: Press A to switch them off when you
open a door. The indicator lamp will
illuminate yellow. Press A again to switch
them back on. The indicator lamp will
illuminate blue.
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