2016 FORD ESCAPE child restraint

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When the front passenger sensing
system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the
passenger airbag status indicator will
illuminate and stay lit to remind you
that the front passenger frontal airbag
is disabled.
• If the passenger airbag status indicator
lamp indicates the passenger airbag is
enabled, after the child restraint has
been installed, turn the vehicle off,
remove the child restraint from the
vehicle and reinstall the restraint
following the child restraint
manufacturer ’s instructions.
• If the passenger airbag status indicator
lamp continues to indicate the
passenger airbag is enabled, the child
should be properly restrained in a rear
seating position.
The front passenger sensing system works
with sensors that are part of the front
passenger seat and safety belt. The
sensors are designed to detect the
presence of a properly –seated occupant
and determine if the front passenger
frontal airbag should be enabled.
• When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the
passenger airbag status indicator will
not illuminate.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the passenger airbag
is disabled, it is possible that the person is
not sitting properly in the seat. If this
happens:
• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person
to place the seatback in the full upright
position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person's legs comfortably extended. •
Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This will allow the system to
detect that person and enable the
passenger ’s frontal airbag.
• If the passenger airbag status indicator
lamp remains lit even after this, the
person should be advised to ride in the
rear seat.
Note: When the passenger airbag status
indicator lamp is illuminated, the passenger
side airbag (seat mounted) may be disabled
to avoid the risk of airbag deployment
injuries.
After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on safety belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
If you think that the status of the passenger
airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect, check
for the following:
• Objects lodged underneath the seat.
• Objects between the seat cushion and
the center console.
• Objects hanging off the seatback.
• Objects stowed in the seatback map
pocket.
• Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
• Cargo interference with the seat.
• Other passengers pushing or pulling on
the seat.
• Rear passenger feet and knees resting
or pushing on the seat.
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WARNINGS
All occupants of your vehicle
including the driver should always
wear their safety belts even when an
airbag supplemental restraint system and
curtain airbag is provided. Failure to
properly wear your safety belt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or death. To reduce risk of injury, do not
obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the curtain
airbag. If the curtain airbags have deployed,
the curtain airbags will not function
again. The curtain airbags (including
the A, B and C pillar trim and headliner)
must be inspected and serviced by an
authorized dealer. If the curtain airbag is
not replaced, the unrepaired area will
increase the risk of injury in a crash. The Safety Canopy will deploy during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected
by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy
is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet
metal, behind the headliner, above each
row of seats. In certain sideways crashes
or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will
be activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed
to inflate between the side window area
and occupants to further enhance
protection provided in side impact crashes
and rollover events. The system consists of the following:
•
Safety canopy curtain airbags located
above the trim panels over the front
and rear side windows identified by a
label or wording on the headliner or
roof-pillar trim.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with a readiness
indicator. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 42).
Children 12 years old and under should
always be properly restrained in the rear
seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly
installed child or booster seat because it
is designed to inflate downward from the
headliner above the doors along the side
window opening.
The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).
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INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up. SUN VISORS Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
MOONROOF
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the
moonroof or leave them unattended
in the vehicle. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Use only approved wheel and tire sizes,
using other sizes could damage your
vehicle. If you change the diameter of the
tires from that fitted at the factory, the
speedometer may not display the correct
speed. Take your vehicle to an authorized
Ford dealer to have the system
reprogrammed. If you intend to change the
size of the wheels from that fitted by the
manufacturer, you can check the suitability
with an authorized dealer.
Additional information related to the
functionality and maintenance of your tires
can be found later in this chapter. See Tire
Care (page 244).
The Ford recommended tire inflation
pressures can be found on the Tire Label,
which is located on the B-pillar or the edge
of the driver's door. This information can
also be found on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to either the
door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the door last post;
next to the driver ’s seating position).
Ford strongly recommends maintaining
these tire pressures at all times. Failure to
follow the tire pressure recommendations
can cause uneven treadwear patterns,
reduced fuel economy, and adversely
affect the way your vehicle handles.
Note: Check and set the tire pressure at the
ambient temperature in which you are
intending to drive your vehicle and when the
tires are cold.
Note: Check your tire pressures at least
once per month.
Set the pressure for your spare tire to the
highest value given for your vehicle and tire
size combination (if equipped). Notice to utility vehicle and truck
owners WARNINGS
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles. To reduce the risk of
serious injury or death from a rollover or
other crash you must avoid sharp turns and
abrupt maneuvers, drive at safe speeds for
the conditions, keep tires inflated to Ford
recommended pressures, never overload
or improperly load your vehicle, and make
sure every passenger is properly restrained. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts and
children/infants must use appropriate
restraints to minimize the risk of injury or
ejection. Do not become overconfident in the
ability of four-wheel drive vehicles.
Although a four-wheel drive vehicle
may accelerate better than a two-wheel
drive vehicle in low traction situations, it
won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive
vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 241
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Blind Spot Information System..............162
Switching the System Off and On...............164
System Errors....................................................... 164
Using the System................................................ 162
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
Booster Seats..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................221
Brakes...............................................................146 General Information.......................................... 146
Breaking-In.....................................................188
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................230
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................107
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™..................................................275
Specifications...................................................... 275
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................278
Specifications...................................................... 279
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................282
Specifications..................................................... 283
Capacities and Specifications...............268
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 234
Center Console..............................................123
Changing a Bulb
...........................................226
Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 226
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 228
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 227
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs.................. 228
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 230
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..........230
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........229
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 228
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 229
Changing a Fuse.............................................211 Fuses........................................................................\
. 211Changing a Road Wheel...........................262
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 262
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 263
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines.................. 232
2.5L Engine........................................................... 233
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223 Front Wiper Blades............................................ 223
Rear Wiper Blade............................................... 224
Checking MyKey System Status...............52
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Child Seat Positioning..................................24
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................237
Cleaning Products
.......................................234
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................238
Cleaning the Engine....................................235
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 234
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 235
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 235
Underbody............................................................ 235
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................237
Cleaning the Interior...................................236
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................236
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate Control..............................................101
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 218
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey
...........................................50
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 50
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