2013 FORD ESCAPE stop start

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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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The remote control allows you to:
•remotely lock or unlock the vehicle
doors
• unlock the doors without actively using
a key or remote control (intelligent
access only)
• remotely open the power liftgate (if
equipped)
• remotely start or stop the engine (if
equipped)
• arm and disarm the anti-theft system
• activate the panic alarm.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
The remote control complies with part 15
of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user ’s
authority to operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. A
decrease in operating range could be
caused by:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle. Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when
commanded (either by touching the inside
of the front exterior door handle, by
activating the exterior luggage
compartment button, or a button on the
transmitter itself). If excessive radio
frequency interface is present in the area,
or if the transmitter battery is low, it may
be necessary to mechanically unlock your
door. The mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key can be used to open
the driver
’s door in this situation. See
Remote Control (page 44).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with two
integrated keyhead transmitters. The key
blade is used to start the vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver ’s door from
outside the vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.
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Note:If the vehicle has been remote started
and is equipped with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, you must turn the ignition on
before driving the vehicle. If equipped with
an intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the START/STOP button on the
instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving the vehicle.
The power windows will be inhibited during
the remote start and the radio will not turn
on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the
engine will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the engine still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start duration. If you programmed
the duration to last 10 minutes, the second
10 minutes will be added. For example, if
the vehicle had been running from the first
remote start for five minutes, the engine
will continue to run now for a total of 20
minutes. You can only extend the remote
start once.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after an engine shutdown. Only
two remote starts are allowed.
The vehicle must be started without
remote start then switched off or allow
one hour to pass before using remote start
again if additional remote starts are
desired.
Turning the Engine Off After Remote
Starting
Press the button once. The
parking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to the
vehicle than when starting due to ground
reflection and the added noise of the
running engine. You can disable or enable the remote start
system through the information display.
See General Information (page 84).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement or additional keys or remote
controls can be purchased from your
authorized dealer. Your dealer can program
the transmitters to your vehicle or you may
be able to program them yourself. See
Passive Anti-Theft System (page 62).
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be
activated with these restricted modes. Any
keys that have not been programmed are
referred to as an "administrator key" or
"admin key" which can be used to:
•create a restricted key
• program optional MyKey settings
• clear all MyKey features altogether.
Once a key has been programmed you can
access the following information using the
information display control:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to the vehicle.
• The total distance the vehicle has been
driven with a MyKey.
For vehicles equipped with intelligent
access key (push button start), when both
a MyKey and an admin intelligent access
key (fob) are present, the admin fob will
be recognized by the vehicle to start the
engine.
Standard Settings
These settings cannot be changed.
• Belt-Minder®. This cannot be disabled
and the five-minute timer does not
expire. The audio system is muted
when MyKey Belt-Minder® is activated.
• Early low fuel. Warnings are displayed
in the information display control
followed by an audible tone when the
fuel tank is at one-eighth tank or less.
• Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: Parking aid,
blind spot information system (BLIS®)
with cross traffic alert and the collision
warning system. Optional Settings
These settings can be configured right after
a MyKey is first created or changed
afterword with an Admin key.
•
Vehicle speed limit of 80 mph (130
km/h). Visual warnings are displayed
followed by an audible tone when
vehicle speed has reached 80 mph
(130 km/h).
• Vehicle speed warning of 45, 55 or 65
mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h). Visual
warnings are displayed followed by an
audible tone when the preselected
vehicle speed is exceeded.
• Audio system maximum volume of
45%. A message in the audio system
is displayed when attempting to
exceed the limited volume.
• AdvanceTrac®. The system cannot be
turned off when Always-on has been
set.
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display control to
create a MyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition or, if the vehicle is equipped
with push button start, put the
intelligent access key in the backup
slot. Backup slot information is located
in a different chapter. See Starting
and Stopping the Engine (page 135).
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on the information display controls and select
Settings, then MyKey by pressing OK
or the > button.
4. Press OK to select Create.
5. When prompted, hold the OK button until you see a message informing you
to label this key as a MyKey. The key
will be restricted at the next start.
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MyKey®

Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors
when:
•all doors are closed
• the ignition is on
• you shift into any gear putting the
vehicle in motion, and
• the vehicle attains a speed greater than
4 mph (7 km/h).
When autounlock is enabled, all doors will
unlock when the driver door is opened.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and
Autounlock
Note: Your authorized dealer can perform
this procedure, or you can do the procedure
yourself.
To enable or disable these features, do the
following:
Note: You will have 30 seconds to
complete the procedure.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the power door lock button three
times.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Press the power door lock button three
times.
5. Switch the ignition on. The horn will chirp indicating the programming mode
has been entered.
Autolock: Once in programming mode,
each subsequent short press (less than 1
second) of the power door lock button will
toggle autolock between on and off.
Autounlock: Each subsequent long press
(more than 2 seconds) of the power door
lock button will toggle autounlock between
on and off.
Note: The autounlock feature can be
enabled or disabled independently of the
autolock feature. Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when the remote
entry system is used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off
the lights if:
•
the ignition is on
• the remote transmitter lock control is
pressed, or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the
dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when all doors are
closed, the ignition is turned off and the
key is removed from the ignition
(integrated keyhead transmitter only).
The lamps will turn off if all the doors
remain closed and:
• 25 seconds elapse
• the key is inserted in the ignition
(integrated keyhead transmitter only)
• the START/STOP button is pressed
(intelligent access key only).
Battery Saver
If the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or
headlamps are left on, the battery saver
will shut them off 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you shut off the engine and leave the
ignition in the on or accessory mode, the
ignition will shut off after 30 minutes.
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Locks

Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information
display Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.
Outside Air Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
Trip Computer
See Trip Computer (page 86).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 84).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
At normal operating temperature, the
needle will remain in the center section.
Note:Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.
If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 222). Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may
vary slightly when your vehicle is moving
or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side
of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Airbag - Front
If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.
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Instrument Cluster
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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).
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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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Information Displays

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.
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Transmission Hot Stop
or Speed Up
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Information Displays