2018 FORD ESCAPE brake

The horn sounds if the system fails to start,
unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs the
blower fan at a slower speed to reduce
noise. You can switch it on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 93).
Note: If you remote start your vehicle with
an intelligent access key, you must press
the START/STOP button on the instrument
panel once while applying the brake pedal
before driving your vehicle.
Remote start does not turn on the power
windows and does not automatically start
the radio.
The parking lamps remain on and the
vehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start duration. If the duration is set
to 10 minutes, you can extend the duration
for another 10 minutes. For example, if the
vehicle had been running from the first
remote start for five minutes, the vehicle
continues to run now for a total of 20
minutes. You can extend the engine
running time duration to a maximum of 30
minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting Press the button once. The
parking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to the
vehicle than when starting due to ground
reflection and the added noise of the
running vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote start
system through the information display.
See
General Information (page 93). REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See
Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 69).
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Press repeatedly or press and hold until
you reach the desired level.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
Type One - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions,
or releasing the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parking
lamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off. Type Two - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display. See
Information Displays
(page 93).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the information display.
2. Switching the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions,
or releasing the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in the
information display, the lamps stay off in
all switch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
(If Equipped) WARNING:
The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may need
to override the system if it does not turn
the high beams on or off.
The system turns on high beams if it is dark
enough and no other traffic is present. If it
detects an approaching vehicle ’s
headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting
ahead, the system turns off high beams
before they can distract other road users.
Low beams remain on.
Note: The system may not operate properly
if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield
free from obstruction or damage.
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Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
you engage the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you disengage the
speed control system.
Airbag - Front
If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.
Auto Start-Stop (If Equipped) It illuminates to inform you when
the engine shuts down or in
conjunction with a message.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Information System
(page 195). See
Information Messages (page 96). Brake System WARNING: Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.
Cruise Control
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on. See
Using
Cruise Control (page 182).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 260).
Electric Park Brake Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 161).
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Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 147).
Traction and Stability Control It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
Traction and Stability Control Off It illuminates when you switch
the system off. It will go out
when you switch the system
back on or when you switch the ignition
off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
(If
Equipped)
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Engine On Warning Chime
A warning chime will sound when any door
is opened if the vehicle exceeds a relatively
low speed.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit the
vehicle and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,
indicating the vehicle is still on. Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime
Sounds when you have not moved the
transmission selector lever to position
P.
A message will be shown in the display.
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Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available.
Contact your authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 163).
Amber
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keyless Vehicle Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays to remind you that the key is in thetrunk. See
Keyless Starting (page 131).
Amber
Ford KeyFree Key inside
vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the
system. See
Keyless Starting (page 131).
-
Ford KeyFree No key
detected
Displayed as a reminder to turn off the vehicle.See
Keyless Starting (page 131).
Red
Switch ign. off Press
ENGINE Start/Stop button
Displayed as a reminder to press the brakewhile starting the vehicle.
-
Press brake to start
Displayed when a valid key is not detected
within the vehicle. See Keyless Starting (page 131
).
Red
Ford KeyFree Key not
inside car
Displays when the key battery is low. Change
the battery as soon as possible. See
Remote
Control (page 48).
-
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
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Lighting
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burnedout. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Brake Lamp Bulb Fault
Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb
has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Low Beam Bulb Fault
Displays when an electrical system problem
occurs with the headlamp system. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Headlamp fault Service
required
Maintenance Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted andrequires a change. See Engine Oil Check
(page 248).
-
Engine oil change due
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 254).
Red
Brake fluid level low
Service now
MyKey Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when MyKey is active.
-
MyKey active Drive
Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
-
MyKey Speed Limited to
XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Amber
MyKey Vehicle Near Top
Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is reached.
Amber
MyKey Vehicle at Top
Speed
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Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when MyKey is active.
-
MyKey Check Speed
Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and seatbeltreminder is activated.
-
MyKey Buckle Up to
Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid isactivated.
-
MyKey Park aid cannot
be deactivated
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with akey already designated as a MyKey.
-
Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when you are programming a MyKey.
-
Hold key next to symbol
on steering column
Displays when you are programming a MyKey.
-
MyKey ESC cannot be
deactivated
Park Aid Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the system has detected a
condition that requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer. See Principle of Operation
(page 168).
Amber
Parking aid malfunction
Service required
Park Brake Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the
engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than
3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on
after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer.
Red
Park brake applied
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Power Steering
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
The power steering system is not working. Stopthe vehicle a safe place. Contact your author- ized dealer.
Red
Steering loss Stop safely
The power steering system is not working. Stopthe vehicle a safe place. Contact your author- ized dealer.
Amber
Steering assist fault
Service required
The power steering system has detected a
condition within the power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Steering fault Service
now
Remote Start Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays as a reminder that the engine isrunning after a remote start.
Amber
Remote Start Active
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and
press the Start/Stop button to start your engine when you have used the remote start.
Amber
Press Brake and ENGINE
Start/Stop
Starting System Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminderto apply the brake.
-
Press brake to start
Displays when the vehicle fails to start.
-
Cranking time exceeded
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