2014 FORD ESCAPE headlamp

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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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note:Make sure the windshield wipers are
switched off before entering a car wash.
Note:Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note:Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
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Single wipe A
Intermittent wipe B
Normal wipe C
High speed wipe D
Intermittent Wipe
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Short wipe interval A
Intermittent wipe B
Long wipe interval C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped)
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes will decrease.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note:Make sure the windshield wipers are
switched off before entering a car wash.
Note:Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note:If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, the low beam
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windshield wipers continuously.
Note:Wet road conditions can cause
unexpected wiping or smearing.
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Wipers and Washers

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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Lighting

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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Lighting

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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Lighting

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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Fog Lamps - Front (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
High Beam
It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Information (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the
information display. It will be red
or amber in color depending on the severity
of the message and will remain on until the
cause of the message has been rectified.
See Information Messages (page 91).
Low Fuel Level
It will illuminate when the fuel
level is low or the fuel tank is
nearly empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after the engine is started, it
indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emissions
control system. Refer to On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and
Refueling chapter for more information
about having your vehicle serviced. See
Emission Control System (page 132).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
Note:Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See Emission Control
System (page 132).
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Instrument Cluster