2017 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

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Keyless Entry.....................................................61
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.........61
Keyless Starting
............................................128
Ignition Modes..................................................... 129
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
L
Lane Keeping System..................................181 Switching the System On and Off................181
Lighting Control
...............................................72
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 73
High Beams............................................................. 72
Lighting...............................................................72 General Information............................................ 72
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............197
Load Carrying
.................................................196
Load Limit.......................................................198
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 202
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 198
Locking and Unlocking
.................................53
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 54
Autolock.................................................................. 56
Autounlock............................................................. 56
Battery Saver.......................................................... 57
Disabled Passive Keys........................................ 56
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 56
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 57
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 53
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........54
Power Door Locks................................................ 53
Remote Control..................................................... 53
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 55
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 55
Locks...................................................................53
Luggage Covers.............................................196
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288M
Maintenance.................................................236
General Information......................................... 236
Manual Climate Control
............................104
Manual Liftgate...............................................57
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 58
Opening the Liftgate............................................ 57
Manual Seats
..................................................114
Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat...................................................................... 115
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 114
Recline Adjustment............................................ 115
Media Hub......................................................326
Memory Function...........................................117 Saving a PreSet Position................................... 117
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 89
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............110
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 - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................296
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................297
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................298
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................52
MyKey ™.............................................................49
Principle of Operation........................................ 49
N
Navigation......................................................398 cityseeker............................................................. 405
Destination Mode.............................................. 399
Map Mode............................................................ 398
Navigation Map Updates............................... 405
Navigation Menu............................................... 402
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 405
Waypoints............................................................ 404
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........440
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 440
Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 441
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................242
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 241
Opening and Closing the Hood..............236
Closing the Hood................................................ 237
Opening the Hood............................................. 236
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................222
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........223
Overhead Console
........................................127
P
Parking Aids
.....................................................161
Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................63
SecuriLock®........................................................... 63
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 63
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 34
Phone...............................................................393 During a Phone Call.......................................... 396
Making Calls........................................................ 395
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 393
Phone Menu........................................................ 394
Receiving Calls................................................... 396
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 397
Text Messaging................................................... 397
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 53
Power Liftgate
.................................................58
Hands-Free Feature........................................... 60
Obstacle Detection............................................. 60
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 58
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 60
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 60Power Seats
.....................................................115
Power Lumbar....................................................... 117
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................247
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
.............................................161
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 162
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................119
Rear Seats........................................................118 Folding the Seatback......................................... 118
Recline Adjustment............................................ 118
Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 118
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 196
Cargo Management System.......................... 196
Rear View Camera.........................................171 Using the Rear View Camera System...........171
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 171
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 71
Rear Window Wiper.............................................. 71
Recommended Towing Weights...........204
Refueling..........................................................137 System Warnings................................................ 139
Remote Control..............................................45 Car Finder................................................................ 47
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 45
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 45
Memory Feature................................................... 48
Remote Start.......................................................... 47
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 47
Remote Start..................................................110 Automatic Settings.............................................. 111
Removing a Headlamp
..............................253
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
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Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................223
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................223
Roadside Assistance...................................212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 213
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 213
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Roadside Emergencies...............................212
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197 Adjusting the Crossbar..................................... 197
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................ 209
Running Out of Fuel
....................................136
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 137
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 137
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Safety Precautions.......................................135
Satellite Radio..............................................324
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 325
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............324
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 324
Troubleshooting................................................. 325
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........445
Scheduled Maintenance...........................437
Seatbelt Extension........................................33
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................31
Belt-Minder™......................................................... 31
Seatbelts............................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Seats...................................................................112
Security..............................................................63
Settings..........................................................408 911 Assist................................................................ 413
Ambient Lighting................................................ 418
Bluetooth.............................................................. 410
Clock....................................................................... 410
Display.................................................................... 419
General.................................................................... 417
Media Player....................................................... 409
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 416
Navigation............................................................. 414
Phone..................................................................... 410
Radio....................................................................... 413
Sound.................................................................... 408
Valet Mode........................................................... 420
Vehicle.................................................................... 418
Voice Control....................................................... 420
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
418
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Side Sensing System..................................163 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 164
Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 284
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................443
Exceptions........................................................... 444
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 174
Stability Control............................................159 Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 128
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................129 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 130
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Failure to Start.....................................................
130
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................131
Important Ventilating Information................131
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 131
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 131
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 129
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 129
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........128 General Information.......................................... 128
Steering............................................................192 Electric Power Steering.................................... 192
Steering Wheel...............................................66
Storage Compartments..............................127
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 81
Sun Visors..........................................................81 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................365
General Information......................................... 365
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................420
SYNC™ Applications and Services
........................................................343
911 Assist............................................................... 343
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 345
SYNC™
............................................................327
General Information.......................................... 327
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................357
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 57
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 58
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............294
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................220
Tire Care
............................................................271
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 272
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 271
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 273Temperature A B C.............................................
272
Traction AA A B C................................................ 271
Treadwear.............................................................. 271
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........285 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 286
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 286
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 268
Towing a Trailer
............................................203
Load Placement................................................ 203
Towing Points.................................................216 Installing the Recovery Hook.......................... 217
Recovery Hook Location................................... 217
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.............217
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................208
Emergency Towing........................................... 208
Recreational Towing........................................ 208
Towing.............................................................203
Traction Control............................................158 Principle of Operation....................................... 158
Trailer Sway Control
...................................204
Transmission Code Designation...........300
Transmission..................................................144
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 144
Transporting the Vehicle............................216
Trip Computer.................................................92 All Value................................................................... 93
Average Fuel........................................................... 92
Digital Speedo....................................................... 92
Distance to E.......................................................... 92
Instantaneous Fuel.............................................. 92
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 92
Trip Odometer....................................................... 92
Trip Timer................................................................ 92
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................238
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................239
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................240
Unique Driving Characteristics................133
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Universal Garage Door Opener...............120
HomeLink Wireless Control System...........120
USB Port
.........................................................326
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................175 Automatic Braking.............................................. 176
Automatic Cancel............................................... 178
Changing the Set Speed................................... 177
Detection Beam Issues..................................... 176
Forward Alert Function..................................... 179
Setting a Speed.................................................... 177
Setting the Vehicle Gap.................................... 177
Standby Mode...................................................... 178
Switching the System Off................................ 178
Switching the System On................................. 177
Using the System................................................. 177
Using Cruise Control....................................174 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 174
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 174
Using Four-Wheel Drive
.............................148
Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive.......................................... 148
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................52
Using Snow Chains
.....................................284
Using Stability Control...............................160
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................348
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............352
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 354
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 348
Media Menu Features....................................... 352
Media Voice Commands................................ 349
USB 2...................................................................... 354
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........355
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............331 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 336
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 339
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 340
Making Calls........................................................ 334
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................331
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 332
Phone Options during an Active Call.........335
Phone Voice Commands................................ 333
Receiving Calls.................................................... 335
System Settings.................................................. 341Text Messaging...................................................
337
Using Traction Control................................158 Switching the System Off............................... 158
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 158
Using a Switch..................................................... 158
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 158
Using Voice Recognition
...........................329
Audio Voice Commands................................. 378
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 329
Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 381
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 380
Phone Voice Commands................................ 379
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 382
System Interaction and Feedback..............330
Voice Settings Commands............................ 382
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................221
V
Vehicle Care....................................................261 General Information.......................................... 261
Vehicle Certification Label
......................300
Vehicle Identification Number...............299
Vehicle Storage
............................................266
Battery.................................................................... 267
Body....................................................................... 266
Brakes..................................................................... 267
Cooling system................................................... 267
Engine.................................................................... 266
Fuel system.......................................................... 267
General.................................................................. 266
Miscellaneous...................................................... 267
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 267
Tires........................................................................\
. 267
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 104
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............299
Voice Control
....................................................67
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 85
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Airbag - Front.........................................................
85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 85
Battery...................................................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 85
Brake System......................................................... 85
Cruise Control....................................................... 86
Direction Indicator............................................... 86
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 86
Engine Oil................................................................ 86
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 86
Fog Lamps - Front............................................... 86
High Beam.............................................................. 86
Information............................................................ 86
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 86
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 86
Parking Lamps....................................................... 87
Service Engine Soon............................................ 87
Traction and Stability Control......................... 87
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 87
Washer Fluid Check....................................248
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 69
Waxing.............................................................262
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
Wheels and Tires.........................................268 General Information......................................... 268
Technical Specifications................................. 292
Windows and Mirrors....................................78
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Windshield Wipers........................................69 Intermittent Wipe................................................ 69
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 69
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................250
Wipers and Washers.....................................69
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