2014 FORD ESCAPE four wheel drive

This system uses a four-corner strategy to
provide quick access to several vehicle
features and settings. The touchscreen
provides easy interaction with your cellular
phone, multimedia, climate control and
navigation system. The corners display any
active modes within those menus, such as
phone status or the climate temperature.
Note:Some features are not available while
your vehicle is moving.
Note:You can also directly access the
Home screen and Information screen by
pressing the Home ("house" icon) and
Information ("i" icon) buttons on your
steering wheel controls.
Note:Your system is equipped with a
feature that allows you to access and
control audio features for 30 minutes after
you switch the ignition off (and no doors
open).
PHONE
Press to select any of the following:
• Phone
• Quick Dial
• Phonebook
• History
• Messaging
• Settings
NAVIGATION
Press to select any of the following:
• My Home
• Favorites
• Previous Destinations
• Point of Interest
• Emergency
• Street Address
• Intersection
• City Center
• Map
• Edit Route Cancel RouteCLIMATE
Press to select any of the following:
• Driver Settings
• Recirculated Air
• Auto
•Dual
• Passenger Settings
•A/C
•Defrost
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SETTINGS
Press to select any of the following:
• Clock
• Display
• Sound
• Vehicle
• Settings
• Help
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HOME
Press to access your home
screen. Depending on your
vehicle’s option package and software,
your screens may vary in appearance from
the descriptions in this section. Your
features may also be limited depending on
your market. Check with an authorized
dealer for availability.
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INFORMATION
Press to select any of the following:
• Services
• Travel Link
• Alerts
• Calendar
• Apps
ENTERTAINMENT
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MyFord Touch™ (If Equipped)

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example Miles (kilometers)
Normal
7500-10000
(12000-16000)Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499
(8000-11999)Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999
(4000-7999)Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Change engine oil and filter.**
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the cabin air filter.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (Four-wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Scheduled Maintenance

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 211).
Other maintenance items 1
Replace cabin air filter. Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter. Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.
2At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Replace accessory drive belt(s).
4
Replace timing belt (1.6L engine).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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Scheduled Maintenance

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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................140
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................101About This Manual...........................................7Protecting the Environment................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................145ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................145
Accessories...................................................380Exterior style.......................................................380
Interior style.........................................................380
Lifestyle.................................................................380
Peace of mind....................................................380
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts
Recommendation.............................................11
Active Park Assist.........................................152Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................153
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........154
Troubleshooting the System..........................155
Using Active Park Assist...................................152
Adjusting the Headlamps........................220Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................221
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................220
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning
See: Climate Control..........................................101AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................65Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65
Arming the Alarm.................................................65
Disarming the Alarm...........................................65
Appendices....................................................382Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime...................................................................87
Engine On Warning Chime................................87
Headlamps On Warning Chime......................87
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................87
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................87
Audio Control..................................................66Type 1.........................................................................67
Type 2........................................................................67
Audio System................................................267General Information..........................................267Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite
Radio..............................................................272
Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC....................................270
Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD.................................................268
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium
AM/FM/CD..................................................274
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony
AM/FM/CD..................................................276
Menu Structure....................................................277Autolamps.........................................................73
Automatic Climate Control......................102
Temperature Control.........................................103Automatic Transmission............................136Brake-Shift Interlock..........................................137
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow..................................................................138
SelectShift Automatic®
Transmission...................................................136
Understanding the Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission.............................136
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check..............................................................215
Autowipers........................................................70
Auxiliary Input Jack.....................................284
Auxiliary Power Points................................120
110 Volt AC Power Point...................................120
12 Volt DC Power Point.....................................120
Locations...............................................................120
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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
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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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Index

Tire Pressure Monitoring System............251Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.......................................252
Understanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ......................................252
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................234Towing a Trailer..............................................176Load Placement..................................................176Towing Points.................................................181Installing the Recovery Hook..........................181
Recovery Hook Location...................................181
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.............181
Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels...........................................................182
Emergency Towing.............................................182
Recreational Towing..........................................182
Towing...............................................................176
Traction Control.............................................147
Principle of Operation.......................................147Trailer Sway Control.....................................177
Transmission Code Designation............264
Transmission..................................................136
Transmission
See: Transmission..............................................136Transporting the Vehicle.............................181
Trip Computer.................................................90
All Value....................................................................91
Average Fuel...........................................................91
Distance to E...........................................................91
Resetting the Trip Computer...........................90
Trip Odometer........................................................91
Trip Timer.................................................................91
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Under Hood Overview - 1.6L
EcoBoost™................................................208
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™................................................209
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................210
Universal Garage Door Opener................116
HomeLink Wireless Control System.............116USB Port.........................................................284
Using Cruise Control....................................159
Switching Cruise Control Off.........................159
Switching Cruise Control On..........................159
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................140Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................140
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems...........................................................51
Using Snow Chains.....................................250
Using Stability Control...............................149
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
(RSC®)..............................................................149
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player.............................................................307
Accessing Your Play Menu................................311
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the
USB Port...........................................................307
Media Menu Features......................................309
Media Voice Commands.................................307
System Settings..................................................312
What's Playing?.................................................307
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........290Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu..................................................................294
Accessing Your Phone Settings....................297
Making Calls........................................................293
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................291
Pairing Subsequent Phones...........................291
Phone Options during an Active Call.........293
Phone Voice Commands.................................291
Receiving Calls....................................................293
System Settings.................................................298
Text Messaging..................................................296
Using Traction Control................................147System Indicator Lights and
Messages...........................................................147
Using Voice Recognition...........................288Initiating a Voice Session................................288
System Interaction and Feedback..............289
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).........................192
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Vehicle Care....................................................227General Information..........................................227Vehicle Certification Label.......................263
Vehicle Identification Number................263
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