2014 FORD ESCAPE ignition

Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......397SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............399
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................397
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................140Principle of Operation......................................140Front Fog Lamps.............................................75
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling.......................................128
Fuel Consumption........................................134
Calculating Fuel Economy..............................134
Filling the Tank.....................................................134
Fuel Filter.........................................................216
Fuel Quality.....................................................129
Choosing the Right Fuel...................................129
Octane Recommendations............................129
Fuel Shutoff....................................................187
Fuses.................................................................196
Fuse Specification Chart............................197
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........203
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................200
Power Distribution Box.....................................197
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................197
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener............116Gauges...............................................................83Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............84
Fuel Gauge.............................................................84
Information Display.............................................83
General Information on Radio
Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access.................................................44General Maintenance Information.......400Multi-Point Inspection.....................................402
Owner Checks and Services..........................401
Protecting Your Investment..........................400
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................400
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?....................................................400
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada..........................................................193
Getting the Services You Need...............190
Away From Home..............................................190
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................146Hazard Warning Flashers...........................187
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74
Head Restraints............................................109
Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................110Heated Seats...................................................115
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................107
Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................107
Heated Rear Window........................................107
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................101Hill Start Assist..............................................138Using Hill Start Assist.......................................138Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................104
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................105
General Hints.......................................................104
Heating the Interior Quickly............................104
Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................107
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........105
Recommended Settings for Heating..........105
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather............................................................106
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods
during Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................106
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................145
Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........206
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Ignition Switch...............................................123
In California (U.S. Only)..............................191
Information Display Control......................68
Multimedia Controls...........................................69Information Displays....................................88General Information...........................................88
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Information....................................................359911 Assist...............................................................365
Alerts......................................................................365
Calendar...............................................................365
SIRIUS Travel Link.............................................362
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States
Only).................................................................360
Vehicle Health Report......................................367
Information Messages..................................91Airbag........................................................................91
Alarm........................................................................92
Battery and Charging System.........................92
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic
Alert System......................................................92
Doors.........................................................................93
Engine.......................................................................94
Hill Start Assist.....................................................94
Keyless Vehicle.....................................................94
Lighting....................................................................95
Maintenance..........................................................96
Message indicator.................................................91
MyKey.......................................................................96
Park Aid....................................................................97
Park Brake...............................................................97
Power Steering.....................................................98
Starting System ...................................................98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100
Traction Control..................................................100
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive............98
Installing Child Seats.....................................19Child Seats...............................................................19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH)............................................22
Using Tether Straps.............................................23
Instrument Cluster........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps......................74
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............74
Interior Lamps..................................................75Front Interior Lamp .............................................76
Rear Interior Lamp...............................................76
Interior Mirror...................................................80Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................187Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................188
Jump Starting......................................................188
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................187
Removing the Jumper Cables.......................188
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Keyless Entry....................................................62SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................62
Keyless Starting.............................................123Ignition Modes.....................................................124Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
Knee Airbag.......................................................37
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Lighting Control...............................................73Headlamp Flasher................................................73
High Beams.............................................................73
Lighting...............................................................73
Load Carriers
See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............167Load Carrying.................................................166
Load Limit.......................................................168
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles..............................................................175
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................168
Locking and Unlocking.................................55Activating Intelligent Access ..........................56
Autolock...................................................................57
Battery Saver.........................................................58
Illuminated Entry..................................................58
Illuminated Exit.....................................................58
Mechanical Key.....................................................56
Opening a Rear Door from Inside..................56
Power Door Locks................................................55
Remote Control....................................................55
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter.........................................................57
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys
................................................................................5 7
Locks...................................................................55
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Safety Belts......................................................26Principle of Operation........................................26Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation.....................................30Safety Canopy™.............................................41
Safety Precautions.......................................128
Satellite Radio...............................................281
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................282
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............282
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................282
Troubleshooting.................................................283
Scheduled Maintenance Record..........408
Scheduled Maintenance..........................400
Seats.................................................................109
Security..............................................................64
Settings............................................................327
Clock.......................................................................328
Display...................................................................328
Settings.................................................................329
Sound.....................................................................329
Vehicle...................................................................329
Side Airbags.....................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position.................109
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains.................................250Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and
Utility Type Vehicles........................................12
Special Instructions..............................................12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..............................................406
Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................159Stability Control............................................148Principle of Operation.......................................148Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................123
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................124Failure to Start.....................................................125
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................126
Important Ventilating Information...............126
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving................................................................126
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Stationary.........................................................125
Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................124
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................124
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........123General Information...........................................123Steering............................................................164Electric Power Steering....................................164Steering Wheel...............................................66
Storage Compartments.............................122
Sunroof
See: Moonroof........................................................81Sun Visors..........................................................81Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................81Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......301
911 Assist................................................................301
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &
Information (TDI).........................................304
Vehicle Health Report......................................303
SYNC™...........................................................286General Information.........................................286SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................314
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............261The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)........................192
Tire Care..........................................................236
Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................237
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................236
Information Contained on the Tire
Sidewall............................................................238
Temperature A B C.............................................237
Traction AA A B C...............................................236
Treadwear............................................................236
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