2014 FORD ESCAPE height adjustment

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications
Equipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................13
Child Safety
General Information.......................................14
Child Seat Positioning...................................15
Booster Seats....................................................17
Installing Child Seats.....................................19
Child Safety Locks.........................................24
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation..................................26
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime.............................................................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance................................................32
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..........................34
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Knee Airbag.......................................................37
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37Side Airbags.....................................................40
Safety Canopy™.............................................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control...........................................................48
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................49
Creating a MyKey...........................................50
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems..........................................................51
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................52
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................55
Manual Liftgate..............................................58
Power Liftgate.................................................59
Keyless Entry....................................................62
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Audio Control..................................................66
Voice Control...................................................68
Cruise Control.................................................68
Information Display Control......................68
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
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Table of Contents

SAFETY BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt height
adjusters so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the safety belt correctly
could reduce the effectiveness of the
safety belt and increase the risk of injury in
a crash.
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To adjust the shoulder belt height, squeeze
the button and slide the height adjuster up
or down. Release the button and pull down
on the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.
SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME
This lamp illuminates and an
audible warning will sound if the
driver's safety belt has not been
fastened when the vehicle's ignition is
turned on.
Conditions of operation
Then... If...
The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-
2 minutes and the warning chime sounds
4-8 seconds. The driver's safety belt is not buckled
before the ignition switch is turned to the
on position...
The safety belt warning light and warning
chime turn off. The driver's safety belt is buckled while the
indicator light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...
The safety belt warning light and indicator
chime remain off. The driver's safety belt is buckled before
the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-
tion...
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Safety Belts

7. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filter
housing and cover to make sure no dirt
gets in the engine and to make sure you
have a good seal.
8. Slide the open end of the air filter
element in first, below the tab. Then
push the closed end cap into the
bottom of the tray. The closed end cap
should fit inside the groove in the tray.
The tab at the end of the closed end
cap should be oriented down and fit
between the forks on the tray.
9. Replace the air filter housing cover and
secure the clips.
10. Reinstall the air cleaner assembly into
the vehicle.
11. Reinstall the clean air tube assembly
into the air cleaner assembly.
12. Tighten the air tube fastening screws.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer.
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8 feet (2.4 meters) A
Center height of lamp to ground B25 feet (7.6 meters) C
Horizontal reference line D
Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp
bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted.
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Maintenance

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp
bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.
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4. There is a distinct cut-off (change from
light to dark) in the left portion of the
beam pattern. The top edge of this
cut-off should be positioned two
inches (5 centimeters) below the
horizontal reference line.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable.
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Maintenance

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
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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
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Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Belt-Minder®..........................................................31
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