2014 FORD ESCAPE light

LIGHTING CONTROL
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Off A
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps B
Headlamps C
High Beams
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Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.
Headlamp Flasher
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Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:It may be necessary to switch your
headlamps on manually in severe weather
conditions.
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The headlamps will switch on and off
automatically in low light situations or
during inclement weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a period
of time after you switch the ignition off.
You can adjust the time delay using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 88).
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Note:If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, low beam
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windshield wipers continuously.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note:If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting.
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps
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Press repeatedly or press and hold until
the desired level is reached.
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps
AB
A
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Press repeatedly or press and
hold to dim. A
Press repeatedly or press and
hold to brighten. B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on.
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Always remember to switch your
headlamps on in low light situations
or during inclement weather. The
Daytime Running Lamp system does not
activate the tail lamps and may not
provide adequate lighting during these
conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may
result in a collision.
To switch the Daytime Running Lamp
system on:
1. Turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Switch the lighting control to the off,
autolamp or parking lamp position.
Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps
The Daytime Running Lamp system
switches the low beam headlamps on at
a reduced intensity in day light conditions.
Vehicle With High Intensity
Discharge Headlamps
The Daytime Running Lamp system
switches the fog lamps on in day light
conditions (Not available in all markets).
FRONT FOG LAMPS
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Press the control to switch the fog lamps
on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when the
lighting control is in any position except
Off and the high beams are not on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
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Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps will switch on when one of the
following conditions have been met:
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• You open any door.
• You press a remote control button.
• You press switch B on the front interior
lamp.
Front Interior Lamp
Without moonroof
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BA
CD
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(A) Door function switch. Press
this switch to disable the interior
lamps. The door function
indicator lamp will illuminate yellow with
lamps disabled. Press the switch again to
turn interior lamps back on. The indicator
lamp will illuminate blue.
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(B) All lamps on and off switch.
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(C) Passenger individual lamp
on and off switch.
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(D) Driver individual lamp on and
off switch.With moonroof
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BA
C
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(A) Door function switch. Press
this switch to disable the interior
lamps. The door function
indicator lamp will illuminate yellow with
lamps disabled. Press the switch again to
turn interior lamps back on. The indicator
lamp will illuminate blue.
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(B) All lamps on and off switch.
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(C) Individual lamp on and off
switch.
Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped)
A
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(A) You can switch individual map lamps
on independently by pressing switch.
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AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
The ambient lighting system illuminates
the interior with a choice of several colors.
The ambient lighting control is located in
the overhead console.
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ABC
Color palette A
Control knob B
Search mode C
Rotate B past the first detent to switch on
and adjust to the desired brightness.
Press A to cycle through the color choices.
Press C to switch on all interior lamps and
the ambient lighting. Press C again to
switch off the interior lamps and return the
ambient lighting to the previously selected
color.
The ambient lighting will switch on when
the following conditions have been met:
• you switch the ignition on
• you switch the headlamps on
The ambient lighting will remain on until
you switch the ignition off and one of the
following conditions have been met:
• you lock your vehicle
• the accessory delay timer expires.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
When closing the power windows,
you should verify they are free of
obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the window openings.
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Note:You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)
Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up (If Equipped)
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or
lift it again to stop the window.
Window Lock
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Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It will illuminate when
the rear window controls are locked.
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
The window will stop automatically while
closing. It will reverse some distance if
there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING
When you override the bounce-back
feature the window will not reverse
if it detects an obstacle. Take care
when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Proceed as follows to override this
protection feature when there is a
resistance, for example in winter:
1. Close the window twice until it reaches
the point of resistance and let it
reverse.
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Windows and Mirrors

Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN VISORS
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Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the
moonroof or leave them unattended
in the vehicle. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
When closing the moonroof, you
should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the roof opening.
The moonroof and sunscreen controls are
located on the overhead console.
The moonroof and sunscreen have a
one-touch open and close feature. To stop
them during one-touch operation, press
the control a second time.
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Windows and Mirrors

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Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information
display, it registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.
Outside Air Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
Trip Computer
See Trip Computer (page 90).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 88).
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 212).
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.
A low fuel reminder will be triggered when
the fuel gauge needle is at 1/ 16th or
vehicles equipped with a DTE (Drive To
Empty) is at 35 miles (60km), whichever
occurs first.
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.
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Instrument Cluster