2014 FORD ESCAPE air filter

Autowipers........................................................70
Windshield Washers.......................................71
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................73
Autolamps.........................................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................74
Daytime Running Lamps.............................75
Front Fog Lamps.............................................75
Direction Indicators........................................75
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................78
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Interior Mirror...................................................80
Sun Visors..........................................................81
Moonroof............................................................81
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................83
Warning Lamps and Indicators................84
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87
Information Displays
General Information.....................................88
Trip Computer.................................................90
Information Messages..................................91
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................101
Automatic Climate Control......................102
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate........................................................104
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................107
Cabin Air Filter................................................107Remote Start..................................................107
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................109
Head Restraints............................................109
Manual Seats...................................................111
Power Seats.....................................................112
Memory Function...........................................113
Rear Seats........................................................114
Heated Seats...................................................115
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................115
Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................116
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................120
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................122
Overhead Console........................................122
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................123
Ignition Switch...............................................123
Keyless Starting.............................................123
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................124
Engine Block Heater....................................126
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................128
Fuel Quality.....................................................129
Running Out of Fuel.....................................129
Refueling..........................................................130
Emission Control System...........................132
Fuel Consumption........................................134
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Fuses
Changing a Fuse...........................................196
Fuse Specification Chart............................197
Maintenance
General Information...................................206
Opening and Closing the Hood.............206
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L
EcoBoost™...............................................208
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™...............................................209
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................210
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L
EcoBoost™..................................................211
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L
EcoBoost™/2.5L.......................................211
Engine Oil Check............................................211
Engine Coolant Check.................................212
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................215
Brake Fluid Check.........................................215
Power Steering Fluid Check......................215
Fuel Filter.........................................................216
Washer Fluid Check.....................................216
Changing the 12V Battery..........................216
Checking the Wiper Blades......................218
Changing the Wiper Blades......................218
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................219
Adjusting the Headlamps........................220
Removing a Headlamp..............................222
Changing a Bulb...........................................222
Bulb Specification Chart...........................226
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................227
Cleaning Products........................................227
Cleaning the Exterior...................................227
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............228
Waxing.............................................................228
Cleaning the Engine....................................229Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................229
Cleaning the Interior...................................229
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................230
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................231
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................231
Vehicle Storage.............................................232
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................234
Tire Care..........................................................236
Using Snow Chains.....................................250
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............251
Changing a Road Wheel...........................255
Technical Specifications...........................259
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications.................................261
Motorcraft Parts...........................................262
Vehicle Identification Number................263
Vehicle Certification Label.......................263
Transmission Code Designation............264
Technical Specifications...........................265
Audio System
General Information...................................267
Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD................................................268
Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC...................................270
Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite
Radio.............................................................272
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium
AM/FM/CD.................................................274
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony
AM/FM/CD.................................................276
Digital Audio..................................................279
Satellite Radio...............................................281
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Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
E71340
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
E91392
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
E161353
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
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Introduction

Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument
Panel and Footwell Positions
1. Adjust the temperature control to the
lowest setting.
2. Press the A/C and recirculated air
buttons.
3. Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting initially and then adjust it to suit
the desired comfort level.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note:You must switch the ignition on to
use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window
of thin ice and fog. Press the button again
within 14 minutes to switch it off. It
switches off automatically after 14
minutes, or when you switch the ignition
off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
objects to clean the inside of the rear
window or to remove decals from the
inside of the rear window. This may
cause damage to the heated grid lines.
Your warranty does not cover this
damage.
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to readjust the
mirror glass that has frozen in place. These
actions could cause damage to the glass
and mirrors.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.The heated mirrors remove ice, mist and
fog when you switch on the heated rear
window.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system
Your cabin air filter is located under the
instrument panel in the passenger footwell
area. The particulate filtration system
reduces the concentration of airborne
particles such as dust, spores and pollen
in the air supplied to the interior of your
vehicle.
The particulate filtration system gives you
and your passengers the following
benefits:
• It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
the Scheduled Maintenance chapter.
For more information about your filter, see
an authorized dealer.
REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)
The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.
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Climate Control

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.6L ECOBOOST™
E157261
Engine coolant reservoir A
Engine oil filler cap B
Brake fluid reservoir C
Battery D
Power distribution box E
Air filter assembly F
Engine oil dipstick G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap H
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Maintenance

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
ABCDE
FGH
E146022
Engine coolant reservoir A
Engine oil dipstick B
Brake fluid reservoir C
Battery D
Power distribution box E
Air filter assembly F
Engine oil filler cap G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir H
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Maintenance

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L
ACBDEGF
HE146023
Windshield washer fluid reservoir A
Engine coolant reservoir B
Engine oil filler cap C
Engine oil dipstick D
Brake fluid reservoir E
Battery F
Power distribution box G
Air filter assembly H
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Maintenance

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate the
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring the vehicle to rest in
a safe location and seek immediate repairs.
When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle will
have limited power, will not be able to
maintain high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury.
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
You have limited engine power when in the
fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with
caution. The vehicle will not be able to
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine will run rough. Remember that the
engine is capable of completely shutting
down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to
an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short
period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish
if low.
5. Re-start the engine and take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note:Driving the vehicle without repairing
the engine problem increases the chance of
engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Note:Transmission fluid should be checked
by an authorized dealer. If required, fluid
should be added by an authorized dealer.
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid and filter at
the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 400). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked
if the transmission is not working properly,
(i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts
slowly) or if you notice some sign of fluid
leakage.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX
lines are within the normal operating range;
there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid
levels are outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of the system
could be compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering (EPS) system. There is no
fluid reservoir to check or fill.
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Maintenance