2016 FORD ESCAPE key

For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your
Ford accessory through the warranty that
provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Custom graphics*.
• Hood deflector*.
• Side window deflectors.
• Splash guards.
• Spoiler winglets.
Interior Style
• Door sill plates.
• Floor mats.
• Interior light kit.
• Seat covers*. Lifestyle
•
Ash cup or smoker's packages.
• Camping tent*.
• Car cover*.
• Cargo area protector.
• Cargo net*.
• Cargo shade.
• Rear seat entertainment*.
• Soft cargo organizers.
• Roof racks and carriers*.
• Recovery hook (towing eye).
• Trailer towing accessories.
Peace of Mind
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Remote start.
• Vehicle security systems.
• Wheel locks.
• Bumper mounted warning sensors*.
*Ford Licensed Accessories. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer ’s limited warranty details,
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive....................................... 141
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 146
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 146
Accessories....................................................342 Exterior Style....................................................... 342
Interior Style......................................................... 342
Lifestyle................................................................. 342
Peace of Mind..................................................... 342
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist
.........................................154
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 155
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........156
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 156
Using Active Park Assist................................... 154
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................224 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 226
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 224
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................67
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 66
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66 Arming the Alarm................................................ 66
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 66
Appendices....................................................365 Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 87
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 87
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 87
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 87
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 87
Audio Control...................................................67
Audio System................................................286 General Information......................................... 286
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................291
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................289
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD...................................................................287
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................293
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................295
Menu Structure.................................................. 296
Autolamps.........................................................74 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 75
Automatic Climate Control......................102 Temperature Control......................................... 103
Automatic Transmission...........................138 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 139
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 140
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 138
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 138
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................221
Autowipers........................................................70
Auxiliary Power Points.................................121 110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 121
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 121
Locations................................................................. 121
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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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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................103
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 105
General Hints....................................................... 103
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 104
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions............................... 106
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........105
Recommended Settings for Heating..........104
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 106
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................. 105
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................146
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
I
Ignition Switch...............................................124
In California (U.S. Only)..............................197
Information Display Control......................69
Information Displays....................................88
General Information........................................... 88Information Messages
..................................91
Airbag........................................................................\
92
Alarm........................................................................\
92
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 92
Battery and Charging System......................... 93
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 93
Doors........................................................................\
94
Engine....................................................................... 94
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 95
Keyless Vehicle..................................................... 95
Lighting.................................................................... 96
Maintenance.......................................................... 96
Message indicator................................................. 91
MyKey....................................................................... 96
Park Aid.................................................................... 97
Park Brake............................................................... 97
Power Steering..................................................... 98
Starting System ................................................... 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100
Traction Control.................................................. 100
Trailer...................................................................... 100
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive............98
Installing Child Seats.....................................16 Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Interior Lamps..................................................77
Front Interior Lamp ............................................. 77
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 77
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................193 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 193
Jump Starting...................................................... 194
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 193
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 194
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Keyless Entry....................................................63
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 63
Keyless Starting.............................................124 Ignition Modes..................................................... 125
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............171
Load Carrying
.................................................170
Load Limit........................................................172 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 178
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 172
Locking and Unlocking.................................55 Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 56
Autolock................................................................... 57
Battery Saver......................................................... 58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 58
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 58
Mechanical Key..................................................... 56
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.................. 56
Power Door Locks................................................ 55
Remote Control.................................................... 55
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 57
Locks...................................................................55
Luggage Covers.............................................170
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 262
M
Maintenance...................................................212 General Information........................................... 212Manual Climate Control
.............................101
Manual Liftgate..............................................59
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 59
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 59
Manual Seats
..................................................110
Adjusting the Height of the Driver Seat........111
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward.............................................................. 110
Recline Adjustment............................................. 111
Media Hub
......................................................303
Memory Function...........................................113 Saving a PreSet Position................................... 113
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 88
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............106
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof............................................................81 Bounce-Back......................................................... 82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............82
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 82
Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................270
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...................................................
271
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L...............................272
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................53
MyKey ™.............................................................49
Principle of Operation........................................ 49
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........349 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 349
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 350
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 217
Opening and Closing the Hood...............212 Closing the Hood ................................................. 213
Opening the Hood.............................................. 212
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................200
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........200
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Overhead Console........................................123
P
Parking Aids
....................................................152
Principle of Operation....................................... 152
Parking Brake
..................................................147
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................65
SecuriLock®........................................................... 65
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 34
Post-Crash Alert System...........................195
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 55
Power Liftgate................................................60 Hands-Free Feature............................................ 62
Obstacle Detection............................................. 62
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 60
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................... 61
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................... 61
Power Seats
......................................................111
Power Lumbar....................................................... 113
Power Steering Fluid Check......................221
Power Windows
..............................................78
Accessory Delay.................................................... 79
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down................................................. 78
One-Touch Up....................................................... 78
Window Lock......................................................... 78
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................152
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................115
Rear Seats........................................................114 Folding the Seatback......................................... 114
Recline Adjustment............................................ 114
Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 114
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................170 Adjustable Load Floor....................................... 170
Cargo Management System........................... 170
Rear View Camera
.......................................158
Using the Rear View Camera System.........158 Rear View Camera
See: Rear View Camera.................................... 158
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72 Rear Window Washer......................................... 73
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 72
Recommended Towing Weights............180
Refueling..........................................................132 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................133
Remote Control..............................................45 Car Finder................................................................ 47
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................45
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 45
Remote Start ......................................................... 47
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 47
Remote Start..................................................107 Automatic Settings............................................ 107
Heated and Cooled Devices........................... 107
Last Settings......................................................... 107
Removing a Headlamp..............................226
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............238
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)...............................................................201
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................200
Roadside Assistance....................................191 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 191
Roadside Emergencies
................................191
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................171 Adjusting the Crossbar....................................... 171
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 188
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Running Out of Fuel......................................131
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 132
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 132
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment..................31
Safety Belt Minder.........................................32 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 32
Safety Belts.......................................................27
Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Safety Precautions......................................130
Satellite Radio...............................................301
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 302
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............301
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 301
Troubleshooting................................................. 302
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........355
Scheduled Maintenance..........................346
Seats
.................................................................108
Security..............................................................65
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position
.................108
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 257
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................352
Exceptions............................................................ 353
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 161
Stability Control
............................................150
Principle of Operation...................................... 150
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 124Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................125
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 126
Failure to Start..................................................... 126
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................128
Important Ventilating Information...............128
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 127
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 127
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 125
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 125
Starting and Stopping the Engine
..........124
General Information.......................................... 124
Steering
............................................................168
Electric Power Steering.................................... 168
Steering Wheel
................................................67
Storage Compartments.............................123
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 81
Sun Visors..........................................................81 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................320
911 Assist............................................................... 320
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 322
SYNC™
...........................................................304
General Information......................................... 304
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................334
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 59
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 60
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............268
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................198
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Tire Care..........................................................244
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 245
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 244
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 246
Temperature A B C............................................ 245
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 244
Treadwear............................................................ 244
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........258 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 259
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 259
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 241
Towing a Trailer
..............................................179
Load Placement.................................................. 179
Towing Points
................................................185
Installing the Recovery Hook......................... 185
Recovery Hook Location.................................. 185
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels............185
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................186
Emergency Towing............................................ 186
Recreational Towing.......................................... 187
Towing...............................................................179
Traction Control
............................................149
Principle of Operation....................................... 149
Trailer Sway Control....................................180
Transmission Code Designation
.............274
Transmission..................................................138
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 138
Transporting the Vehicle...........................186
Trip Computer
..................................................91
All Value.................................................................... 91
Average Fuel........................................................... 91
Digital Speedo........................................................ 91
Distance to E........................................................... 91
Instantaneous Fuel.............................................. 91
Resetting the Trip Computer............................ 91
Trip Odometer........................................................ 91
Trip Timer................................................................. 91U
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L
EcoBoost™..................................................214
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................215
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................216
Universal Garage Door Opener................116 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............116
USB Port
.........................................................303
Using Cruise Control.....................................161 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 161
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 161
Using Four-Wheel Drive
..............................141
Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive............................................ 141
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................53
Using Snow Chains......................................257
Using Stability Control.................................151 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................... 151
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................325
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............329
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings.............................................................. 331
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 325
Media Menu Features...................................... 329
Media Voice Commands................................. 326
USB 2....................................................................... 331
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........332
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........308 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 313
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 316
Bluetooth Devices............................................... 317
Making Calls........................................................... 311
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............308
Pairing Subsequent Phones......................... 309
Phone Options during an Active Call..........312
Phone Voice Commands................................. 310
Receiving Calls...................................................... 311
System Settings.................................................. 318
Text Messaging.................................................... 314
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