2014 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

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Scheduled Maintenance

4
4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................140
A
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
415
Index

B
Blind Spot Monitor......................................160Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................160
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........206Booster Seats....................................................17Types of Booster Seats.......................................17Brake Fluid Check.........................................215
Brakes...............................................................145
General Information..........................................145Breaking-In......................................................183
Bulb Specification Chart...........................226
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................107
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications.................261
Technical Specifications.................................265Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................227Center Console..............................................122
Changing a Bulb...........................................222
Lamp Assembly Condensation....................222
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal
Bulbs..................................................................224
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs...........................222
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs...................223
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp
Bulb....................................................................225
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........225
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........225
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs.........................224
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal
Bulbs..................................................................225
Changing a Fuse...........................................196Fuses.......................................................................196Changing a Road Wheel...........................255Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.....................................................255
Tire Change Procedure....................................256
Changing the 12V Battery..........................216
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................219
...................................................................................2 1 9
1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines...................219
2.5L Engine............................................................219
Changing the Wiper Blades......................218
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Checking the Wiper Blades......................218
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance.................................................32
Child Safety.......................................................14
General Information.............................................14Child Safety Locks..........................................24Left-Hand Side......................................................25
Right-Hand Side...................................................25
Child Seat Positioning...................................15
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................231
Cleaning Products........................................227
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................231
Cleaning the Engine....................................229
Cleaning the Exterior...................................227
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts.....................228
Exterior Chrome..................................................227
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped).................227
Underbody...........................................................228
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens........................230
Cleaning the Interior...................................229
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................229
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate............................................................368
Climate Control Voice Commands.............369Climate Control..............................................101
Coolant Check
See: Engine Coolant Check.............................212Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey...........................................50
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................50
Cruise Control.................................................68Principle of Operation.......................................159Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................159Customer Assistance.................................190
D
Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................9
Service Data Recording........................................9
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Index

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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Index

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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Index

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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Index

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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Index

Phone...............................................................353Making Calls........................................................355
Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................355
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time........354
Phone Menu Options.......................................355
Phone Settings....................................................357
Phone Voice Commands................................358
Receiving Calls....................................................355
Text Messaging...................................................356
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................55Power Liftgate.................................................59Obstacle Detection.............................................62
Opening and Closing the Liftgate..................60
Setting the Liftgate Open Height....................61
Power Seats.....................................................112Power Lumbar.......................................................113Power Steering Fluid Check......................215
Power Windows..............................................78
Accessory Delay....................................................79
Bounce-Back.........................................................78
One-Touch Down.................................................78
One-Touch Up.......................................................78
Window Lock.........................................................78
R
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................115
Rear Seats........................................................114
Folding the Seatback.........................................114
Recline Adjustment............................................114
Unfolding the Seatback....................................114
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................166Adjustable Load Floor......................................166
Cargo Management System..........................166
Passenger Compartment Floor....................166
Rear View Camera.......................................156Using the Rear View Camera System.........156Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................156Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71Rear Window Washer..........................................72
Rear Window Wiper..............................................71
Recommended Towing Weights.............177
Refueling..........................................................130
Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.................131
Remote Control..............................................44Car Finder................................................................46
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................44
Intelligent Access Key.........................................45
Remote Start .........................................................47
Replacing the Battery.........................................45
Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................47
Remote Start..................................................107Automatic Settings...........................................108
Heated and Cooled Devices...........................108
Last Settings........................................................108
Removing a Headlamp..............................222
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............228
Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs.....................................................11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs...................................................................11
Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control............................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)...............................................................195
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................194
Roadside Assistance..................................186
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................186
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside
Assistance........................................................186
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................186
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside
Assistance........................................................186
Roadside Emergencies..............................186
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................167
Adjusting the Crossbar.....................................167Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................183Running Out of Fuel.....................................129Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................129
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Belt-Minder®..........................................................31
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