2015 FORD ESCAPE air conditioning

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
it, the greater the safety and pleasure you
will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust
to select the desired fan speed.
A
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When recirculated air is selected, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with
A/C) and may also reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
B
Note:
Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning
on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculated
air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow
modes during hot weather in order to improve cooling efficiency.
Temperature control:
Controls the temperature of the airflow in your vehicle.
Adjust to select the desired temperature.
C
MAX A/C:
Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full cool
position to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument
panel vents and air conditioning automatically turns on.
A/C:
Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air
conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
D
Air distribution control:
Turn the dial switch airflow from the windshield,
instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system can distribute air
through any combination of these vents.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO and Driver temperature control: Press the button to turn on automatic
operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects
outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the
desired temperature. You can also use the
AUTO button to turn off dual zone
operation by pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds.
A
Turn the control to increase or decrease the air temperature for the driver side
of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when
not in dual zone mode.
Fan speed:
Press the large fan icon or small fan icon to increase or decrease
the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Pressing one of the fan speed buttons
while in AUTO takes the system out of AUTO fan mode.
B
Power: Press the button to turn the system on and off. Switching off the climate
control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
C
MAX Defrost:
Press the button to maximize defrosting. Outside air flows
through the windshield vents, fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed
and the temperature dial returns to the full heat position. You can use this
setting to defog or clear a thin covering of ice from the windshield. The heated
rear window also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
D
Note:
To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when MAX
Defrost is on.
MAX A/C and Passenger temperature control: Press the button to maximize
cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air
conditioning automatically turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the
highest speed.
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Turn the control to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passenger
side of the vehicle. This turns on dual zone mode.
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with
A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
F
Note:
Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning
on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculated
air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow
modes during hot weather in order to improve cooling efficiency.
Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and de-mister.
Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents turn off. You can use
this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
G
Instrument panel:
Press to distribute air through the instrument panel vents.
Press again to turn off panel mode.
H
Floor:
Distributes air through the demister vents and front and rear seat floor
vents. Press again to turn off floor mode.
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A/C:
Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air
conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
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Note:
In certain conditions (such as when using Max Defrost), the air
conditioning compressor may continue to operate even after you switch off the
air conditioning with the
A/C button.
Temperature Control You can set the temperature between
60°F (15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C) in steps
of 1°F (0.5°C). In position LO, 59°F (15°C),
the system switches to permanent cooling.
In position
HI, 86°F (30°C), the system
switches to permanent heating. Single Zone Temperature Control
In this mode, the climate control system
links the temperature settings for both the
driver's side and passenger's side. If you
adjust the setting using the rotary control
on the driver
’s side, the system adjusts the
temperature to the same setting on the
passenger ’s side.
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When driving at slow speeds off road under
high load conditions, use a low gear when
possible. Low gear operation will maximize
the engine and transmission cooling
capability.
Under severe operating conditions, the air
conditioning may cycle on and off to
prevent the engine from overheating.
Basic Operating Principles
•
Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
• When driving your vehicle on surfaces
made slippery by loose sand, water,
gravel, snow or ice proceed with care.
If Your Vehicle leaves the Road
If your vehicle leaves the road, reduce your
vehicle speed and avoid severe braking.
When your vehicle speed has been reduced
ease your vehicle back onto the road. Do
not turn the steering wheel sharply while
returning your vehicle to the road.
It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of
the road and slow down gradually before
returning to the road. You may lose control
if you do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
It may be less risky to strike small objects,
such as freeway reflectors, with minor
damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the road which
could cause your vehicle to slide sideways
out of control or roll over. Remember, your
safety and the safety of others should be
your primary concern.
Emergency Maneuvers
In an unavoidable emergency situation
where a sudden sharp turn must be made,
remember to avoid over-driving your
vehicle (i.e. turn the steering wheel only as
rapidly and as far as required to avoid the
emergency). Excessive steering can result in loss of vehicle control. Apply smooth
pressure to the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal when changes in vehicle speed are
required. Avoid abrupt steering,
acceleration and braking. This could result
in an increased risk of vehicle roll over, loss
of vehicle control and personal injury. Use
all available road surface to bring your
vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
If your vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (i.e. from concrete to
gravel) there will be a change in the way
your vehicle responds to a maneuver (i.e.
steering, acceleration or braking).
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly
and avoid excessive wheel slip.
Do not drive your vehicle in deep sand for
an extended period of time. This will cause
the system to overheat. A message will be
displayed in the information display. See
General Information (page 90).
To resume operation, switch the ignition
off and allow the system to cool down for
a minimum of 15 minutes. After the system
has cooled down, a message will be
displayed briefly in the information display.
See
General Information (page 90).
When driving at slow speeds in deep sand
under high outside temperatures, use a low
gear when possible. Low gear operation
will maximize the engine and transmission
cooling capability.
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Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted engine
coolant for optimum cooling system and
engine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-
Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted,
this feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The
“fail-safe”
distance depends on ambient
temperatures, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will move to
the red (hot) area and: A high engine temperature
message will appear in the
information display.
The service engine soon
indicator will light.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still
operate. However:
• The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be
disabled.
Continued operation will increase the
engine temperature and the engine will
completely shut down, causing steering
and braking effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the
engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to minimize engine damage. When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring your 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 your vehicle with
caution. Your 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 switch the engine off.
2. Arrange for your 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 your vehicle without repairing
the engine problem increases the chance of
engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high
pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.
Ford part number /
Ford specification
Ford part name or
equivalent
Capacity
Item
PM-20 / WSS-M6C65-A2
Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV)
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
Between MIN and MAX
on reservoir
Brake fluid
1
XL-5 / ESB-M1C93-B
Multi-Purpose
Grease spray
(lithium grease)
–
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, trunk latch, seat tracks
XL-1 (U.S.)
Motorcraft Penet-
rating and Lock
Lubricant (U.S.)
–
Lock cylinder
CXC-51-A (Canada)
Motorcraft Penet-
rating fluid (Canada)
XT-10-QLVC /MERCON LV
Motorcraft MERCON
LV
2.2 gal (8.5 L)
Automatic trans-
mission fluid 2, 3
XY-80W90-QL /
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle Lubricant
2.4 pt (1.15 L)
Rear differential
(All-Wheel Drive) fluid WSP-M2C197-A
XY-75W140-QL /
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle Lubricant
18 fl oz (0.53 L)
Power transfer
unit (PTU) fluid
(All-Wheel Drive) 4 WSL-M2C192-A
XO-5W30-QFS or XO-5W30-QSP (U.S.);
Motorcraft SAE 5W-
30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or
5.7 qt (5.4 L)
Engine oil
2.0L EcoBoost
CXO-5W30-LFS12 orCXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-
30 Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil WSS-M2C946-A
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Recirculated air: Touch to turn the recirculated air on or off which may reduce
the amount of time needed to cool down the interior and help reduce odors
from reaching the interior. Recirculated air also engages automatically when
MAX A/C or MAX defrost is selected and may be engaged manually in any
airflow mode except defrost. It may also turn off in all airflow modes except
MAX A/C and MAX defrost to reduce fog potential.
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MAX A/C: Touch to cool your vehicle with recirculated air. Touch again for
normal A/C operation. MAX A/C distributes air through instrument panel vents
and may help reduce odors from entering your vehicle. MAX A/C is more
economical and efficient than normal A/C mode.
F
A/C:
Touch to turn the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in
MAX A/C, defrost and footwell/defrost.
G
AUTO:
Touch to engage automatic operation, then set the temperature using
the temperature control. The system automatically controls fan speed, airflow
distribution, A/C on or off and the use of fresh or recirculated air.
H
Manual airflow distribution controls:
Footwell and Defrost: Distributes
air through the windshield defroster vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear
seat floor vents, and provides outside air to reduce window fogging. Panel:
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. Panel and Floor: Distributes
air through the instrument panel vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat
floor vents. Floor:
Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and
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rear seat floor vents. Defrost: Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice.
Touch again to return to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost provides
outside air to reduce window fogging and distributes air through the windshield
defroster vents and demister vents. MAX Defrost:
Distributes outside air
through the windshield air vents and automatically switches the air conditioning
on. The fan is set to the highest speed and the temperature to HI. When the air
distribution is set in this position, you are unable to select recirculated air or
manually adjust the fan speed and temperature control.
Driver settings:
Touch + or – adjust the temperature.
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Climate Control Voice Commands Press the voice button on the
steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say any of the
following commands: Voice commands
Climate automatic
Climate my temperature
Climate off
Climate on
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