2013 FORD ESCAPE cruise control

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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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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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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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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Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Monitor (page 171). See Information
Messages (page 87).
Brake System
It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on. See Using
Cruise Control (page 170). Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 231).
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 221).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See Safety
Belt Minder (page 31).
Fog Lamps - Front (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
High Beam
It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal.
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery or unpaved.
Note:Vehicle speed may vary momentarily
when driving up or down a steep hill. Apply
the brakes if the vehicle speed increases
above the set speed while driving downhill.
Note: Cruise control will disengage if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed while
driving uphill.
Switching On Cruise Control
Press and release ON.
Setting a Speed
Press and release SET+.
The indicator will display in the
instrument cluster. Changing the Set Speed
Accelerate
A
Decelerate
B
• Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.
• Press and release SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
1 mph (2 km/h) increments.
• Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release SET+.
Canceling a Set Speed
Pull CAN toward you and release, or tap
the brake pedal. The set speed will not be
erased.
Resuming a Set Speed
Pull RES toward you and release.
Switching Off Cruise Control
Note: The set speed is erased when you
switch off cruise control.
Press and release OFF or switch off the
ignition.
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Brakes...............................................................156General Information.......................................... 156
Breaking-In.....................................................194
Bulb Specification Chart...........................235
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................119
California Proposition 65.............................10
Capacities and Specifications................267 Technical Specifications................................... 271
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 236
Center Console..............................................134
Changing a Bulb............................................231 Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 231
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 233
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 232
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 232
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 234
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........234
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........234
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs......................... 233
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 234
Changing a Fuse...........................................207 Fuses....................................................................... 207
Changing a Road Wheel...........................260 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 260
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 262
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................228 ........................................................................\
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1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost® Engines...............228
2.5L Engine........................................................... 229
Changing the Vehicle Battery.................226
Changing the Wiper Blades......................227
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Checking the Wiper Blades......................227
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Safety.......................................................14 General Information............................................. 14
Child Safety Locks..........................................24
Child Seat Positioning...................................16
Child Seats.........................................................16 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................239
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................240
Cleaning the Engine....................................237
Cleaning the Exterior..................................236
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...................... 237
Exterior Chrome................................................. 236
Underbody............................................................ 237
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................239
Cleaning the Interior...................................238
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................238
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate.............................................................367 Climate Control Voice Commands.............369
Climate Control..............................................113
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 222
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey...........................................49 Programming/Changing Optional
Settings............................................................... 50
Cruise Control.................................................66 Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Cruise Control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 170
Customer Assistance..................................201
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Data Recording..................................................9 Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................71
Direction Indicators........................................72
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driving Aids.......................................................171
Driving Hints...................................................194
Driving Through Water...............................194
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 71
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Index

Scheduled Maintenance..........................396Engine Coolant Change Record.................... 410
Exceptions........................................................... 409
General Maintenance Information.............396
Normal Scheduled Maintenance................399
Special Operating Conditions...................... 405
Seats...................................................................121
Security..............................................................62
Side Airbags.....................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position...................121
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 256
Special Notices.................................................11 New Vehicle Limited Warranty.......................... 11
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
Special Instructions............................................... 11
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 170
Stability Control............................................159 Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 135
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................138
Important Ventilating Information...............138
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........135 General Information.......................................... 135
Steering............................................................176 Electric Power Steering..................................... 176
Steering Wheel...............................................64
Storage Compartments.............................134
Sun Visors..........................................................77 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 77
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC® Applications and Services.......295 911 Assist............................................................... 295
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)......................................... 298
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 297
SYNC®.............................................................279 General Information.......................................... 279
SYNC® Troubleshooting..........................308 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications.............267
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................203
Tire Care..........................................................245 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 246
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 245
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 246
Temperature A B C............................................ 245
Traction AA A B C............................................... 245
Treadwear............................................................. 245
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257 Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 258
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 258
Tire Pressures See: Technical Specifications....................... 265
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 243
Towing a Trailer.............................................188
Towing Points.................................................191 Installing the Towing Eye.................................. 191
Towing Eye Location........................................... 191
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.............191
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................192
Emergency Towing............................................. 192
Recreational Towing.......................................... 193
Towing..............................................................188
Traction Control............................................158 Principle of Operation....................................... 158
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Transmission Code Designation............270
Transmission ...................................................147
Transporting the Vehicle............................192
Trip Computer.................................................86 All Value................................................................... 87
Average Fuel........................................................... 87
Fuel Used................................................................. 87
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 86
Trip Odometer....................................................... 86
Trip Timer................................................................ 86
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