2014 FORD ESCAPE Front

Daytime Running Lamps.............................75Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps...............75
Vehicle With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps.........................................................75
Digital Audio..................................................279HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting...........................................280
Direction Indicators........................................75
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Children and Airbags...........................................37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................36
Driving Aids.....................................................160
Driving Hints...................................................183
Driving Through Water...............................184
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps.........................75
E
Eco Mode.........................................................164Resetting Eco Mode..........................................164
Type 1......................................................................164
Type 2 and 3.........................................................164
Economical Driving......................................183
Emission Control System...........................132
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................133
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) Testing....................................................133
End User License Agreement..................382SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)..............................................................382
Engine Block Heater....................................126Using the Engine Block Heater.......................127Engine Coolant Check.................................212Adding Engine Coolant.....................................212
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................212
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................214
Severe Climates..................................................214
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe
Cooling...............................................................214
Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Engine Oil Check............................................211Adding Engine Oil.................................................211
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System...............................................................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L
EcoBoost™...................................................211
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L
EcoBoost™/2.5L.........................................211
Engine Specifications.................................261
Drivebelt Routing................................................261Entertainment..............................................336A/V Inputs............................................................352
AM/FM Radio......................................................338
Bluetooth Audio..................................................351
Browsing Device Content...............................336
CD............................................................................347
SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................348
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If
Activated)........................................................343
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information..................................351
Essential Towing Checks...........................179Before Towing a Trailer....................................180
Hitches....................................................................179
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)........................................180
Safety Chains.......................................................179
Trailer Brakes........................................................179
Trailer Lamps........................................................179
When Towing a Trailer......................................180
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................79
Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................79
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................80
Memory Mirrors....................................................80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................79
F
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions........................................29
Restraint of Pregnant Women.........................27
Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................29
Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................28
Floor Mats.......................................................184
Fog Lamps - Front
See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................75
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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
G
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
H
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
I
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
J
Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................187Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................188
Jump Starting......................................................188
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................187
Removing the Jumper Cables.......................188
K
Keyless Entry....................................................62SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................62
Keyless Starting.............................................123Ignition Modes.....................................................124Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
Knee Airbag.......................................................37
L
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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Luggage Covers.............................................166
Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................255
M
Maintenance.................................................206General Information.........................................206Manual Climate Control.............................101
Manual Liftgate..............................................58
Closing the Liftgate.............................................59
Opening the Liftgate...........................................59
Manual Seats...................................................111Adjusting the Height of the Driver's
Seat.......................................................................111
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward...............................................................111
Recline Adjustment.............................................112
Media Hub......................................................285
Memory Function...........................................113
Saving a Pre-Set Position.................................114Message CenterSee: Information Displays................................88MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............107
See: Windows and Mirrors................................78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......12
Moonroof............................................................81
Bounce-Back.........................................................82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............82
Venting the Moonroof........................................82
Motorcraft Parts...........................................262
MyFord Touch™...........................................320
General Information.........................................320MyKey Troubleshooting...............................52
MyKey™.............................................................49
Principle of Operation........................................49
N
Navigation........................................................371cityseekr.................................................................373
Map Mode.............................................................375
Navigation Map Updates.................................377
Navigation Voice Commands........................377
Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............372
Quick-touch Buttons.........................................377
Setting a Destination.........................................371
Setting Your Navigation Preferences..........374
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........403Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®.........................403
Maintenance Intervals....................................404
O
Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check........................................211Opening and Closing the Hood.............206Closing the Hood...............................................207
Opening the Hood............................................206
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................194
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........194Overhead Console........................................122
P
Parking Aid......................................................150Front Sensing System........................................151
Rear Sensing System........................................150
Parking Aids....................................................150
Parking Brake.................................................146
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64
SecuriLock®...........................................................64PAT SSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System™..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?..................................................................34
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Vehicle Storage.............................................232Battery....................................................................232
Body........................................................................232
Brakes.....................................................................233
Cooling system...................................................232
Engine.....................................................................232
Fuel system..........................................................232
General...................................................................232
Miscellaneous.....................................................233
Removing Vehicle From Storage..................233
Tires.........................................................................233
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................101VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............263Voice Control...................................................68MyFord Touch® Controls..................................68
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................84Airbag - Front........................................................84
Anti-Lock Braking System................................85
Battery......................................................................85
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................85
Brake System.........................................................85
Cruise Control........................................................85
Direction Indicator...............................................85
Engine Oil................................................................85
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................85
Fog Lamps - Front...............................................86
High Beam..............................................................86
Information............................................................86
Low Fuel Level......................................................86
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................86
Parking Lamps......................................................86
Service Engine Soon...........................................86
Traction and Stability Control.........................87
Traction and Stability Control Off..................87
Washer Fluid Check.....................................216
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................227
See: Wipers and Washers.................................70
Waxing.............................................................228
Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................255
Wheels and Tires.........................................234General Information.........................................234
Technical Specifications.................................259
Windows and Mirrors....................................78
Windshield Washers.......................................71
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Intermittent Wipe.................................................70
Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped)...........................................................70
Wipers and Washers.....................................70
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