2018 FORD ESCAPE fuel

Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 248).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 35).
Fog Lamps - Front
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Information
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the
information display. It will be red
or amber in color depending on the severity
of the message and will remain on until the
cause of the message has been rectified.
See
Information Messages (page 96). Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel
level is low or the fuel tank is
nearly empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.
Parking Lamps It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
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Trip 1 and 2
1
All Value - Distance to E, Trip Odometer, Instantaneous Fuel and Average Fuel
Speed
Trip Odometer Ford EcoMode
Average Fuel
Anticipation
Speed
Inst Fuel Econ
Distance to E
Trip Timer
Option to select for navigation display
1 See Trip Computer (page 96). Information
Seatbelt
Auto StartStop
Driver Alert
Intelligent 4WD
MyKey
MyKey Info
System Check Settings
Traction Ctrl
Driver Assist
BlindspotEnter the submenu and select
your setting
Collision Warn
Cross Traffic
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System Check
All active warnings will display first if
applicable. The system check menu may
appear different based upon equipment
options and current vehicle status. Use the
up/down arrow buttons to scroll through
the list.
TRIP COMPUTER
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold OK on the current screen
to reset the respective trip distance, time,
average fuel and average speed
information.
Distance to E
Indicates the approximate distance the
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Trip Odometer
Registers the distance traveled of
individual journeys.
Trip Timer
Registers the time of individual journeys.
Instantaneous Fuel (If Equipped)
Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.
Average Fuel
Indicates the average fuel consumption
since the function was last reset.
Digital Speedo
Shows a digital display of your vehicle
speed. All Value
(If Equipped)
Indicates all the respective remaining fuel,
distance, instantaneous fuel and average
fuel information.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on your vehicle options
and instrument cluster type, not all of the
messages display or are available.
Additionally, the information display may
abbreviate or shorten certain messages. Press the
OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. The information
display automatically removes other
messages after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.
Message Indicator
(If Equipped) The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages. It is red or amber
depending on the severity of the message
and remains on until you or your authorized
dealer have fixed the vehicle concern.
A system specific symbol with a message
indicator may supplement some
messages.
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Airbag
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Airbag fault Service now
Alarm Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggereddue to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 70).
Amber
Alarm Activated Check
Vehicle
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Alarm fault Service
required
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the engine has shut off to helpincrease fuel economy.
-
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
Displays when the engine is getting ready to
shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down.
-
Engine Shuts Off in
{seconds to shut off:#0} Seconds Press Ok to Override
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Power: Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
L
Driver temperature control:
Adjusts the temperature setting
on the driver side. This control
also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when you switch
off dual zone mode.
M
Single Zone Temperature Control
In this mode, the climate control system
links the temperature settings for both the
driver side and passenger side. If you adjust
the setting using the rotary control on the
driver side, the system adjusts the
passenger temperature to the same
setting.
Dual Zone Temperature Control
Select a temperature for the passenger
side using the rotary control on the
passenger side. Single zone temperature
control automatically turns off. The
temperature on the driver side remains
unchanged. You can now adjust the driver
and passenger side temperatures
independently. The display shows the
temperature settings for each side.
You can switch off dual zone mode by
pressing and holding
AUTO for more than
two seconds.
Switching Back to Single Zone
Temperature Control
Press and hold AUTO. The passenger side
temperature adjusts to the driver side
temperature setting. Smart Zone
(If Equipped)
If you were previously in dual zone
operation and there is not an occupant in
the front passenger seat, the climate
control system may default to single zone
to improve fuel economy. When this
occurs, dual zone turns off and the
passenger set point changes to match the
driver set point.
Adjust the passenger set point normally if
you desire dual zone operation without a
passenger present. The system remains in
dual zone operation until you switch the
vehicle off.
You can disable or re-enable the Smart
Zone feature by pressing and holding
AUTO
for more than four seconds. Both
set point displays begin flashing to signify
when the feature disables. The system
returns to previous state after you release
AUTO
.
To re-enable the Smart Zone feature, press
and hold
AUTO for more than four
seconds. Only the driver set point display
begins flashing to signify when you
re-enable the feature. The climate control
system returns to the previous state after
you release
AUTO.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
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Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather
Automatic climate control
Manual climate control
Press the defrost button.
Direct air to the windshield using the air
distribution buttons.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Press A/C.
2
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
3
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
4
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Note: Make sure the vehicle is running
before operating the heated windows.
Heated Rear Window Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear
window automatically turns off after a
short period of time. Press the button
again to switch it off.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
(If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors
automatically turn on. Note:
Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
Windshield Wiper De-icer
(If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the windshield wiper de-icer
automatically turns on.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
• It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.
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1. Place the key in the middle of the tray
as shown.
2. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal then press the push button
ignition switch to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to
restart your vehicle within 20 seconds of
switching it off, even if it does not detect
a valid passive key.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal and press the
push button ignition switch. After 20
seconds, you can no longer start your
vehicle if it does not detect a valid passive
key. Once your vehicle starts, it remains running
until you press the push button ignition
switch, even if your vehicle does not detect
a valid passive key. If you open and close
a door while your vehicle is running, the
system searches for a valid passive key.
You cannot start your vehicle if the system
does not detect a valid passive key within
20 seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start your vehicle after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this
automatically shuts down your vehicle if
it has been idling for an extended period.
The ignition also turns off to save battery
power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a
message appears in the information
display showing a timer counting down. If
you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
your vehicle shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that your vehicle has shut down
to save fuel. Start your vehicle as normal.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown. When you switch
it off temporarily, it turns on at the next
ignition cycle.
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AUTO-START-STOP
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically shutting off and restarting
the engine while your vehicle is stopped.
The engine will restart automatically when
you release the brake pedal. In some
situations, your vehicle may restart
automatically, for example:
•
To maintain interior comfort
• To recharge the battery
Note: Power assist steering is turned off
when the engine is off. WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake. Make sure you shift into park
(P) for vehicles with an automatic
transmission. Switch the ignition off and
remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle. WARNING: Before opening the hood
or performing any maintenance, fully apply
the parking brake, shift into park (P) or
neutral (N) and switch the ignition off. WARNING:
Always switch the
ignition off before leaving the vehicle. If the
ignition is switched on an automatic restart
may occur at any time. WARNING:
The system may require
the engine to automatically restart when
the auto-start-stop indicator illuminates
green or flashes amber. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop system status is
available at a glance within the information
display. See Information Displays (page
93
). Enabling Auto-Start-Stop
The system is automatically enabled every
time you start your vehicle if the following
conditions are met:
•
The Auto-Start-Stop button is not
pressed (not illuminated).
• Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed
of
3 mph (5 km/h) after the vehicle has
been initially started.
• Your vehicle is stopped.
• Your foot is on the brake pedal.
• The transmission is in drive (D).
• The driver's door is closed.
• There is adequate brake vacuum.
• The interior compartment has been
cooled or warmed to an acceptable
level.
• The front windshield defroster is off.
• The steering wheel is not turned rapidly
or is not at a sharp angle.
• The vehicle is not on a steep road
grade.
• The battery is within optimal operating
conditions (battery state of charge and
temperature in range).
• The engine coolant is at operating
temperature.
• Elevation is below approximately
10,000 ft (3,048 m)
.
• Ambient temperature is moderate. The green Auto-Start-Stop
indicator light on the instrument
cluster will illuminate to indicate
when the automatic engine stop occurs. If the instrument cluster is
equipped with a grey
Auto-Start-Stop indicator light,
it is illuminated when automatic engine
stop is not available due to one of the
above noted conditions not being met.
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