2016 FORD ESCAPE Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide
2016 Escape
GJ5J 19G217 AA
September 2015
Second Printing
Quick Reference Guide
Escape
Litho in U.S.A.
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to re p la ce
your vehicle Owner’s Manual which contains more
detailed information concerning the features of your
vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to
help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers.
Please read your entire Owner’s Manual carefully as
you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer
to the appropriate chapters when questions arise. All
information contained in this Quick Reference Guide
was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the
right to change features, operation and/or functionality
of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer
is the best source for the most current information.
For detailed operating and safety information, please
consult your Owner’s Manual.
United States
Ford Customer Relationship Center
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD for the hearing impaired:
1-800-232-5952)
owner.ford.com
@FordService

Canada
Ford Customer Relationship Centre
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
ford.ca
@FordServiceCA

Instrument Panel
SYNC
SYNC 3
Convenience
Comfort
Liftgate
Function
Essential Information
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Table of Contents
Basic Commands• Main menu
• Go back
• Cancel
• List of commands
• Next page
• Previous page
• Help
Phone• Phone list of commands
• Pair phone
• Call at home/at work>
• Dial
• Listen to message
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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.
owner.ford.com (U.S.)
Learn More About Your New Vehicle
Scan the country-appropriate QR code with
your smartphone (make sure you have a scanner
app installed) and you can access even more
information about your vehicle.
Some services may not be available in your area. Refer to your SYNC Supplement,
visit the website or call the toll-free number for more information.
For U.S. customers: Visit owner.ford.com or call 1-800-392-3673
(select Option 1 or 2 for language, then Option 3).
For Canadian customers: Visit syncmyride.ca or call 1-800-565-3673
(select Option 1 or 2 for language, then Option 3).
*if equipped
Commonly Used SYNC® 3 Voice Commands
Press the voice button on the steering wheel and then say:
ford.ca (Canada)
Climate*• Climate list of commands
• Climate set temperature
<# degrees>
Apps*• List mobile apps
• Find new apps
Navigation*
• Navigation list of commands
• Destination previous destination>
• Find an address>
• Show route
• Where am I?
• SiriusXM Traffic and Travel
Link list of commands
- Show map/5 day forecast/
fuel prices>
- HelpAudio• AM <530-1710>
• FM <87.9-107.9>
• Bluetooth audio
• CD
• USB
• Bluetooth audio
• Sirius <0-233>
•

Instrument Panel
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1 Cruise Control
To Set Your Cruise
Control Speed
A. Press and release ON.
B. Drive to the desired speed.
C. Press and release SET +,
then take your foot off
the accelerator.
After you set a speed, you
can press SET + or SET – to
adjust cruise speed. To cancel
the set speed, pull the CAN
(Cancel) control toward you
or tap the brake pedal.
2 Service Engine
Soon Light
Lights briefly when
you switch on the ignition.
If it remains on or is flashing
after you start the engine,
the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has
detected a problem. Drive
in a moderate fashion and
contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.


3 Information Display
Provides information about
various systems on your
vehicle. Use the left, 5-way
controls located on the
steering wheel to choose
and confirm settings and
messages. Refer to the
Information Displays chapter
of your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
4 Tilt and Telescope
Steering Column
Unlock the steering wheel by
pulling the lever down. Adjust
the wheel to the desired
position (in, out, up and
down). Push the lever back
up to lock the steering wheel
in place.
5 Media Controls*
Press + to increase or -
to decrease volume levels.
Press | ⊳⊳ ⊲⊲| to hear the
next or previous saved radio
station, CD or MP3 track.
Press and hold to seek up or
down the frequency band, or
through CD and MP3 tracks.
6 Voice Controls*
Press to access
voice recognition.
Press the phone button to
answer an incoming call.
Press and hold to exit
phone mode or end
a call.
7 Wiper Controls
Use the rotary control on
the lever to adjust the wipe
intervals. Pull the lever toward
you to wash the windshield.
8 Push Button Start*
Allows you to start your
vehicle by pressing the START
STOP button while fully
pressing down on the brake
pedal. Press the button again
to switch off the engine.
Note: Your intelligent access
transmitter* must be inside the
vehicle to start the ignition.
9 Hazard Warning
Flasher Control
*if equipped
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SYNC®Why You Need a SYNC Owner Account
A SYNC owner account lets you receive the latest software
updates and, if you have questions, free customer support.
Visit the website or call the toll-free number for more
information. See the inside front cover of this guide
for details.
Using Your Cell Phone with SYNC
Note: You must download your phone book to make phone
calls with voice commands by name.
Making a Phone Call
Use SYNC to make a phone call to anyone in your phone
book by pressing the voice button
. When prompted, say
a voice command.
For example, you could say “Call Jake Smith at home”.
When the system confirms the number, say “Dial” to initiate
the call.
Note: You can also make phone calls by pressing the voice
button
. When prompted, say the voice command “Dial”,
then verbally say the phone number. Answering Incoming Calls
Whenever you have an incoming call, the name and number
of the person calling displays. Press the phone button

to answer an incoming call. You can hang up at any time by
pressing the phone button
.
Using SYNC to Access Digital Media
Plug your USB media device, such as a phone or MP3
player, into a USB port and then wait for the system to finish
indexing your music. When indexing is complete, you can
use SYNC to play all of your favorite music.
Using Voice Commands to Play Music
1. Plug your media player into your USB port.
2. Press the voice button
. When prompted, say “USB”,
then follow-up saying a voice command.
Getting Started with
Your SYNC System
SYNC is a hands-free, voice
recognition system used for
entertainment, information
and communication.
SYNC. Say the Word.
Before You Get Started
1. Set up your owner account at
owner.ford.com (U.S.) or
SyncMyRide.ca (Canada). Follow
the on-screen instructions to register,
and then see what available services
you are eligible for.
2. SYNC uses a wireless connection
called
Bluetooth® to communicate
with your phone. Switch on Bluetooth
mode in your phone’s menu options.
This lets your phone find SYNC. If
you need more details on setting
up your phone with SYNC, visit
the SYNC website or your phone
manufacturer’s website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone
with SYNC
In order to use many of the features of
SYNC, such as making a phone call or
receiving a text, you must first pair and
connect your phone with SYNC.
To Pair Your Phone for the First Time
1. Make sure that your vehicle is in
park (P), you switch the ignition and
radio on, and your cellular phone is in
the proper mode. See your phone’s
manual, if necessary.
2. Press the phone button. When the
display indicates No Phone Found,
press OK.
3. When Find SYNC appears in the
display, press OK.
Note: The system may prompt you to
enter a PIN on your cellular phone. To
pair, enter the PIN displayed on the SYNC
touchscreen, then skip Steps 4 and 5.
4. When prompted on your phone’s
display, confirm that the PIN provided
by SYNC matches the PIN displayed
on your cellular phone. 5.
When prompted from SYNC, confirm
that the PIN provided by SYNC
matches the PIN that your cellular
phone displayed.
6. The display indicates when the
pairing is successful.
Note: The system may prompt you
to set your phone as primary or favorite
(the primary phone receives messages
and voicemail); download your phone
book (a requirement to use the full set
of voice commands); and switch on
911 As sis t
®.
Tips
• Make sure that you accept the
request from SYNC to access
your phone.
• To pair subsequent phones, please
refer to the SYNC chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
• If you experience pairing problems,
try performing a clean pairing by
deleting your services from SYNC,
deleting your phone pairing from
SYNC, and then repeating the Pairing
Your Cell Phone with SYNC process.

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SYNC® 3*
Get in Touch Using Your Touchscreen
Use the feature bar at the bottom of the touchscreen to access the many features of SYNC 3.
Getting Started, Understanding SYNC 3
Use the touchscreen to explore and interact with your vehicle.
The touchscreen works the same way traditional controls, knobs
and buttons do. Press the various items on your touchscreen to
personalize the many features and settings of your vehicle all in
one place. The system provides easy interaction with your audio,
climate, phone, navigation*, mobile apps and settings.
*if equipped
A revolutionary way to connect with your vehicle.
*if equipped
Phone
After pairing your phone,
you can access more phone-
dependent features:
• Recent call lists.
• Contacts: Sort alphabetically and
choose a specific letter to begin
viewing your entries.
• Phone settings: Pair another
phone, and set ring tones
and alerts.
• Text messages.
• Do not disturb: Send all calls to
your voicemail, and all ring tones
and alerts set to silent mode.
Note: Refer to your SYNC Supplement
for complete details.
Navigation*
Press the navigation* icon to set your
destination. Select one of two ways
to find your destination:
• Destination mode lets you key in a
specific address or use a variety of
search methods to locate where
you want to go.
• Map mode shows advanced
viewing of 2-D city maps, 3-D
landmarks and 3-D city models
(when available).
Refer to your SYNC Supplement for
complete details.
Set a Destination
Press Destination on your
touchscreen and then press Search .
Enter a street address, intersection,
city or a point of interest (POI).
After you choose your destination,
press Start. The system uses
a variety of screens and visible
prompts to guide you to
your destination.
During your route, you can press the
maneuver arrow icon on the map if
you want the system to repeat the
previous route guidance instructions. The navigation map shows your
estimated time of arrival, remaining
travel time or the distance to
your destination.
Navigation Menu
While you are on your route, you can
change your touchscreen view. To
change the view, touch Menu on
the bottom of the screen, and then
select Screen View to choose from
any of the following:

• Full Map.
• Highway Exit Info displays on the
right side of the touchscreen. View
POI icons (restaurants, ATMs, etc.)
as they pertain to each exit. You
can select a POI as a waypoint, if
you wish.
• Turn List shows all of the available
turns on your current route.
• Traffic List displays SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link* information.
Pairing Your Cell Phone with SYNC 3
Make sure your vehicle is in park (P), your ignition is
switched on and your cellular phone is in Bluetooth
mode. Enabling your phone’s Bluetooth feature
lets SYNC 3 discover your phone. See your phone’s
manual, if necessary.
1.
Touch Add Phone on your touchscreen. The system
prompts you to search for SYNC on your device.
2. Select SYNC on your device. Confirm that the
six-digit PIN appearing on your device matches the
six-digit PIN that displays on the touchscreen.
3. When you confirm the PIN, the display indicates
when the pairing is successful.
For more info, visit owner.ford.com (U.S.) or
SyncMyRide.ca (Canada).

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Remote Entry Icons
• Press once to lock all doors.
Press again within three seconds
to confirm all doors are locked.
• Press
once to unlock the driver’s
door. Press again within three
seconds to unlock all doors.
• Press
to activate the panic
alarm. Press again or switch on the
ignition to deactivate.
• Press
twice within three
seconds to open the liftgate.
• Car finder: Press
twice within
three seconds to locate your
vehicle. The horn sounds and the
lamps flash.
Intelligent Access*
Note: Your
transmitter
must be within
3 feet (1 meter)
of the vehicle
for intelligent
access to
function
properly. To unlock and open the door, pull a
front exterior door handle. To lock
the doors, press and hold the
sensor button on the door handle.
To unlock and open the liftgate, press
the exterior liftgate release button
in the top of the pull cup handle.
The intelligent access transmitter also
contains a mechanical key blade that
you can use to unlock the driver door,
if necessary.
Remote Start*
Remote start allows you to start the
engine from outside your vehicle
using your transmitter. To start, press
and then press twice within
three seconds. Once inside, apply the
brake while pressing the START STOP
button. Shift into drive (D) and go. To
switch off the engine from outside the
vehicle after using your remote start,
press
once.
Universal Garage Door Opener*
Your driver
visor has a
built-in wireless
transmitter
that replaces
the common hand-held garage door
opener. This system can also be
programmed to security systems, entry gates and home or office
lighting. Refer to the Universal Garage
Door Opener chapter in your Owner’s
Manual for programming instructions
and additional information on how to
use this device.
Active Park Assist*
The active park
assist system
can detect
an available
parallel parking
space and
automatically
steer the vehicle
into that space
(hands-free). The system visually
and audibly provides you with
braking, accelerating and gearshifting
instructions to park the vehicle. To
initiate active park assist, press the
button located on the instrument
panel. To stop the parking procedure,
grab the steering wheel or press
the control again. For complete
information, refer to the Parking Aids
chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
Note: The driver is always responsible
for controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening, if required.
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SYNC® 3*
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Convenience
*if equipped
Climate
Touch the Climate icon on the
touchscreen to access climate control
features, including the temperature,
airflow direction, fan speed and other
climate features for you and your
front passenger. You can use voice
commands to operate climate. Say
a voice command like “Climate set
temperature to 72 degrees” and
SYNC 3 will make that adjustment.
Set Your Temperature
• Touch the Climate icon on
the touchscreen.
• Set your exact, desired temperature
using the
▲ or ▼ buttons.










Audio
SYNC 3 gives you a mix of media. Press
the Audio icon on the touchscreen, and
select Sources . Choose from AM, FM,
SiriusXM*, CD, USB, Bluetooth Stereo
or Apps.
Set Your Radio Presets
• Tune to the station and then press
and hold one of the memory preset
buttons. The audio mutes briefly
while the system saves the station,
and then the audio returns.
• Two preset banks are available
for AM and three banks for FM. To
access additional presets, tap the
preset button. The indicator on the
preset button shows which bank of
presets you are currently viewing.
Bring in Your Own Music
Plug phones, flash drives and other
USB devices into your USB ports,
and use SYNC 3 to play all of your
favorite music. Select Sources and
then choose USB. Wait for the system
to finish indexing your music to begin
listening. You can even create random
playlists by using the Shuffle function.
Apps
Voice control your smartphone apps
The system supports the use of
certain apps such as Pandora
®
or iHeartRadio® through USB or
Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Each app gives you different onscreen
options depending on the app’s
content. To find new apps, use the
voice command, “Find new apps.”
Refer to your SYNC Supplement for
more information.

Comfort continued
*if equipped
Memory Function*
Use this feature to program and recall
the positions of the driver seat and
power mirrors. The controls are on the
driver door. To program position 1, press
and hold the 1 button until you hear a
tone. Use this same procedure to set
positions 2 and 3 using the respective buttons. You can
now use these controls to recall the set memory positions.
See the Seats chapter in your Owner’s Manual for details.
Tilting Front-row Head Restraints
Tilt the head restraint
forward for additional
comfort by gently pulling
the top of the head
restraint. Once it is in the
forward-most position,
tilting it forward once
more releases it to the
upright position.
Note: Do not attempt to
force the head restraint
backward after it is tilted.
Comfort
*if equipped12
Heated Front Seats*
The front heated seat
controls are on the center
console near the gearshift
lever. Adjust the control to
your desired heat setting.
Rear Reclining Seats*
Pull the lever up to recline
the seatback to the desired
position. Pull the lever
up to fold the seatback
forward. You may need to
fold the outboard head
restraints and lower the
center head restraint first.
Cargo Storage *
You can store additional
items in the cargo space
located underneath the
load floor in the rear of the
vehicle. Lift the release
handle to open it. Vehicles
with the standard sized
spare tire can adjust the
load floor to two positions:
high or low.
Additionally, there are four
tie-down anchors in the
rear cargo area (one in
each corner) to help
secure objects.
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Moonroof and Sunscreen*
The moonroof and sunscreen have a one-touch open and
close feature. To stop them during a one-touch operation,
press the control a second time.
Press and release the rear of the control to open the
sunscreen. Press and release the front of the control to
close the sunscreen.
Note: If the moonroof is open, it closes automatically before
the sunscreen.
Press and release the rear of the control to open the
moonroof. The moonroof stops short of the fully opened
position. Press and hold the control again to open the
moonroof fully. Press and release the front of the control
to close the moonroof.
Ambient Lighting*
Light your vehicle interior with a choice of several colors
with the ambient lighting feature. You can access this
feature through your SYNC 3 touchscreen.
Press Settings > Lighting > On
Tap a color to activate and set a color for ambient lighting.
Drag the colors up and down to increase or decrease
the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press the active color once
or drag the active color all the way down to zero intensity.
The ambient lighting turns on when you switch on the
ignition and the headlamps. Your vehicle interior remains
lit until you switch off the ignition and either lock your
vehicle, or allow the accessory delay timer to expire.

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Liftgate continuedLiftgate
Manual Liftgate
To Open the Liftgate 1. Unlock all the vehicle doors.
2. Press the button located inside the liftgate pull cup
handle to unlatch the liftgate.
3. Pull on the outside handle to raise the liftgate.
Power Liftgate*
Note: If the vehicle is running,the liftgate operates only
with the transmission in park (P).
Touch a button to open or close the liftgate:
Press
twice within three seconds on your remote entry
transmitter or the button on the instrument panel. A
tone sounds when the liftgate starts to close. You Can Also Open the
Liftgate from the Rear
of
Your Vehicle
1. Make sure you unlock your
liftgate first and then press
the button in the top of the
liftgate pull cup handle.
2. Allow the power system
to open the liftgate after
pressing the control.
3. To close, press and release
the control pictured below.
When the liftgate begins to
close, a tone sounds.
Setting the Liftgate
Open Height
Once you open the power
liftgate, you can move it
manually to a desired height.
If the previously programmed
liftgate height is lower than the
fully opened position, you can
manually push it upward. To Program a New Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2.
Stop the liftgate movement
by pressing the control button
on the liftgate when it reaches
your desired height. Once the
liftgate stops moving, you can
also move it manually to your
desired height.
3. Press and hold the control
button on the liftgate until
you hear a tone, indicating
that your programming of the
liftgate height is successful.
The liftgate then opens to its
newly programmed height when
you use the power feature to
open it.
To change the programmed
height, repeat the process above.
Obstacle Detection
When you use the power
open or close feature and the
liftgate detects a problem, it
sounds warning tones and the
liftgate stops.
The Liftgate Cannot Power
Open or Close When
• It detects an object in its
opening or closing path. •
The vehicle battery does not
have enough charge to power
the liftgate.
• The ignition is on and
the transmission is not
in park (P).
• You are traveling at speeds at
or above 1 mph (1 km/h).
Note: Entering the vehicle while
the liftgate is closing could
cause the vehicle to bounce and
activate obstacle detection.
Hands-Free
Liftgate Operation*
To Open Your Liftgate
Hands-Free While You Are
at the Liftgate
1. Make sure you have
an intelligent access
transmitter* within
3 feet (1 meter) and
behind the liftgate.
2. Move your foot under
and away from the
rear bumper using a
single kicking motion.
Do not move your
foot sideways or
the sensors may not
detect the motion. Note:
In vehicles equipped
with the towing package
and the hands-free power
liftgate feature, you must
kick your foot between
the trailer hitch and the
exhaust system. Do not
kick under the hitch.