2018 FORD ESCAPE Engine

Fuses.................................................................232
Fuse Specification Chart...........................232
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........238
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel .................................................................. 236
Power Distribution Box.................................... 232
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 232
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............124
Gauges...............................................................88 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............89
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 89
Information Display............................................ 88
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 151
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
Intelligent Access................................................. 48
General Maintenance Information.......455 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 457
Owner Checks and Services......................... 456
Protecting Your Investment........................... 455
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 455
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 455
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................228
Getting the Services You Need...............225 Away From Home.............................................. 225
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161
Hazard Flashers...........................................220
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 258
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................79
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 116
Head Restraints
.............................................116
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 118
Heated Seats..................................................123
Heated Steering Wheel
................................73 Heated Windows and Mirrors...................114
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 114
Heated Rear Window......................................... 114
Windshield Wiper De-icer................................. 114
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Hill Start Assist..............................................163 Switching the System On and Off...............164
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 164
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................111
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 114
General Hints.......................................................... 111
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 113
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 112
Recommended Settings for Cooling............113
Recommended Settings for Heating............113
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................160
Home Screen
................................................388
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
I
Ignition Switch................................................131
In California (U.S. Only)
.............................226
Information Display Control.......................73
Information Displays.....................................93
General Information............................................ 93
Information Messages
.................................96
Airbag........................................................................\
97
Alarm........................................................................\
. 97
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................... 97
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 98
Battery and Charging System......................... 98
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 99
Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................................................. 100
Doors...................................................................... 100
Engine...................................................................... 101
Four-Wheel Drive................................................ 101
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 102
Keyless Vehicle.................................................... 102
Lighting................................................................... 103
Maintenance........................................................ 103
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Message Indicator...............................................
96
MyKey......................................................................103
Park Aid.................................................................. 104
Park Brake............................................................. 104
Power Steering.................................................... 105
Remote Start....................................................... 105
Starting System ................................................. 105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106
Traction Control.................................................. 106
Trailer...................................................................... 106
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Restraints...................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster........................................88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................78
Instrument Panel Overview........................16 Instrument Panel Overview.............................. 16
Interior Lamps
..................................................81
Front Interior Lamps............................................ 81
Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 81
Interior Mirror...................................................85 Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 85
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 85
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................221 To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 222
To Start the Engine............................................ 222
K
Keyless Entry....................................................62 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 62
Keyless Starting
..............................................131
Ignition Modes...................................................... 132
Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
L
Lane Keeping System.................................190 Switching the System On and Off................191 Liftgate...............................................................65
Lighting Control
...............................................77
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............78
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 77
Lighting...............................................................77 General Information............................................. 77
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............203
Load Carrying
................................................202
Load Limit......................................................204 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 208
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 204
Locking and Unlocking.................................59 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 60
Autolock................................................................... 61
Battery Saver......................................................... 62
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 62
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 62
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 59
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside..........60
Power Door Locks................................................ 59
Remote Control.................................................... 59
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 61
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 61
Luggage Covers............................................202
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
M
Maintenance..................................................243 General Information......................................... 243
Manual Climate Control
............................108
Manual Liftgate..............................................65
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 65
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 65
Manual Seats
..................................................118
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 119
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 119
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 118
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Memory Function...........................................121
Saving a PreSet Position................................... 121
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 93
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............114
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 83
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof..........................................................86 Bounce-Back......................................................... 87
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............87
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............86
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 87
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................303
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................304
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................305
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................57
MyKey ™.............................................................53
Principle of Operation......................................... 53
N
Navigation.......................................................412 cityseeker.............................................................. 419
Destination Mode............................................... 414
Map Mode............................................................. 413
Navigation Map Updates............................... 420
Navigation Menu................................................. 417
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 420
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 419
Waypoints............................................................. 418
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........458 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 458
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 459
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................249
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 248
Opening and Closing the Hood..............243 Closing the Hood............................................... 244
Opening the Hood............................................. 243
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.....................................................230
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........230 Overhead Console.......................................130
P
Parking Aids
...................................................168
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Passive Anti-Theft System........................69
SecuriLock® ........................................................... 69
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 69
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................38
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 38
Phone...............................................................407 During a Phone Call........................................... 410
Making Calls....................................................... 409
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 407
Phone Menu........................................................ 408
Receiving Calls.................................................... 410
Smartphone Connectivity................................ 411
Text Messaging..................................................... 411
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................223
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 59
Power Liftgate.................................................66 Hands-Free Feature............................................ 68
Obstacle Detection............................................. 68
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 66
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 67
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 67
Power Seats....................................................119 Power Lumbar....................................................... 121
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................255
Power Windows
..............................................83
Accessory Delay................................................... 84
Bounce-Back......................................................... 83
One-Touch Close................................................. 83
One-Touch Open................................................. 83
Rear Window Lock............................................... 83
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
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Clock.......................................................................
425
Display................................................................... 436
General.................................................................. 433
Media Player........................................................ 424
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 431
Navigation............................................................ 429
Phone..................................................................... 425
Radio...................................................................... 428
Sound..................................................................... 423
Valet Mode........................................................... 437
Vehicle................................................................... 435
Voice Control....................................................... 436
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 433
Side Airbags
.....................................................43
Side Sensing System...................................170 Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 171
Sitting in the Correct Position...................116
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 291
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................461
Exceptions............................................................ 462
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 182
Stability Control............................................166 Principle of Operation...................................... 166
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 131
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................132
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 133
Failure to Start..................................................... 133
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................134
Important Ventilating Information...............135
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................134
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 134Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................
132
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 132
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........131 General Information........................................... 131
Steering............................................................199 Electric Power Steering.................................... 199
Steering Wheel.................................................71
Storage Compartments.............................130
Sunroof See: Moonroof...................................................... 86
Sun Visors.........................................................86 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 86
Supplementary Restraints System
.........39
Principle of Operation........................................ 39
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................376
General Information.......................................... 376
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................437
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................354
911 Assist............................................................... 354
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 356
SYNC™...........................................................338 General Information......................................... 338
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................368
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............301
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................227
Tire Care..........................................................278 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 279
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................................................. 278
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 280
Temperature A B C............................................ 279
Traction AA A B C............................................... 278
Treadwear............................................................. 278
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............291 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 293
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 293
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 276
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Climate Voice Commands..............................
391
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 340
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 394
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 393
Phone Voice Commands................................ 392
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 395
System Interaction and Feedback...............341
Voice Settings Commands............................ 395
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................228
V
Vehicle Care...................................................268 General Information......................................... 268
Vehicle Certification Label.......................307
Vehicle Identification Number
...............306
Vehicle Storage.............................................273
Battery.................................................................... 274
Body........................................................................\
273
Brakes..................................................................... 274
Cooling system.................................................... 274
Engine..................................................................... 274
Fuel system.......................................................... 274
General................................................................... 273
Miscellaneous...................................................... 274
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 274
Tires........................................................................\
. 274
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 108
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...........306
Voice Control
....................................................72
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................89 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 89
Airbag - Front........................................................ 90
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 90
Auto Start-Stop................................................... 90
Battery..................................................................... 90
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 90
Brake System........................................................ 90
Cruise Control....................................................... 90
Direction Indicator............................................... 90
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 90Engine Oil.................................................................
91
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 91
Fog Lamps - Front................................................ 91
High Beam............................................................... 91
Information.............................................................. 91
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 91
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 91
Parking Lamps....................................................... 91
Service Engine Soon............................................ 91
Traction and Stability Control......................... 92
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 92
Washer Fluid Check
....................................255
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 268
Waxing.............................................................270
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
Wheels and Tires
.........................................276
General Information.......................................... 276
Technical Specifications................................. 299
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................75 Front Camera Washer......................................... 75
Windshield Wipers.........................................74 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 74
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 74
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 257
Wipers and Washers.....................................74
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