2019 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Radio Frequency Statement
IC Identification Number
FCC Identification Number
SYNC Version
216B-SYNCG3-L
ACJ-SYNCG3-L
3.0
216B-FA170BCARHS
ACJ-FA-170-BCARHS
3.1
216B-FG185SG32MH
ACJ-FG-185-SG32MH
3.2 WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
These devices comply with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. The device does not cause harmful interference.
2. The device accepts any interference received, including interference that
could cause undesired operation.
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4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 158
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 163
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 163
Accessories....................................................444 Exterior Style....................................................... 444
Interior Style........................................................ 444
Lifestyle................................................................. 444
Peace of Mind..................................................... 444
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............185
Active Park Assist..........................................174 Using Active Park Assist................................... 175
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................259
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 261
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 259
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................72
Airbag Disposal
...............................................49
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............265
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 70
Ambient Lighting
............................................83
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 84
Changing the Color............................................. 84
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 84
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 83
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................70 Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Appendices...................................................466 Apps..................................................................414
........................................................................\
........... 414
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 416
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............94
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 94
Engine On Warning Chime............................... 94
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 94
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 94
Keyless Warning Alert ....................................... 94
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................94
Audio Control
...................................................72
Type One.................................................................. 72
Type Two.................................................................. 73
Audio System................................................322 General Information.......................................... 322
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System..........................................................325
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 326
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 326
Changing Radio Stations................................ 326
Muting the Audio............................................... 326
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 326
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........326
Switching the Display On and Off...............326
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 326
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.......................................................................324
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 324
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 325
Changing Radio Stations................................ 325
Muting the Audio................................................ 325
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 325
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........325
Switching the Display On and Off...............325
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 325
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC..........322 Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 322
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............322
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 323
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 323
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 323
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 323
Changing Radio Stations................................ 323
Listening to the Radio...................................... 323
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Muting the Audio................................................
323
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 323
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........323
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 324
Using the Display Control............................... 324
Using the Number Block................................. 324
Autolamps........................................................79 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 79
Automatic Climate Control.........................111 Directing the Airflow............................................ 111
Dual Zone Temperature Control.................... 113
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................... 111
Setting the Temperature.................................... 111
Single Zone Temperature Control.................113
Smart Zone............................................................ 113
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................112
Switching Back to Single Zone Temperature Control..................................... 113
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 112
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Automatic High Beam Control.................80 Automatic High Beam Indicator...................... 81
Switching the System On and Off.................. 81
Automatic Transmission............................154 Brake-Shift Interlock Override....................... 156
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 157
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 155
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 154
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................255
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................139 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 140
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 139Autowipers........................................................75
Autowipers Settings............................................ 76
Auxiliary Power Points.................................131 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................131
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 131
Locations................................................................. 131
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 256
Blind Spot Information System...............197 Switching the System Off and On...............198
System Errors....................................................... 198
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 197
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........197
Body Styling Kits..........................................274
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........244
Booster Seats
...................................................27
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check........................................255
Brakes
...............................................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Breaking-In......................................................218
Bulb Specification Chart............................321
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................116
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................308
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 311
Specifications..................................................... 309
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................312
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 316
Specifications....................................................... 313
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L..................................................................317
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 320
Specifications....................................................... 317
Capacities and Specifications
.................301
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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 267
Catalytic Converter.......................................151 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 152
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 152
Center Console..............................................133
Changing a Bulb............................................261 Cornering Lamp (HID Headlamps) ...........263
Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 261
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 263
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 262
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs.................. 263
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 265
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........265
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........265
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 263
Replacing Turn, Tail and Brake Signal Bulbs................................................................. 264
Changing a Fuse...........................................242 Fuses....................................................................... 242
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................295
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 295
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 296
Changing the 12V Battery.........................256 Battery Management System...................... 258
Changing the Engine Air Filter................265 Duratec Engines................................................. 266
EcoBoost Engines............................................. 265
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................259 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 259
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 259
Checking MyKey System Status
...............57
MyKey Distance..................................................... 57
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 58
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 58
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................258
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning.........................29
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32Cleaning Leather Seats...............................271
Cleaning Products.......................................267
Materials................................................................ 267
Cleaning the Engine...................................269
Cleaning the Exterior..................................267 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 268
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 268
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 268
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 268
Underbody........................................................... 268
Under Hood......................................................... 268
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................270
Cleaning the Interior...................................270
Mirrors.................................................................... 270
Cleaning the Wheels...................................272
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................269
Clearing All MyKeys........................................57
Climate Control..............................................110
Collision Warning System.........................201 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 201
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 251
Cornering Lamps
............................................82
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey...........................................56 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 57
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................198 Blocked Sensors................................................ 200
Switching the System Off and On..............200
System Errors..................................................... 200
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 200
System Limitations.......................................... 200
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........198
Cruise Control
..................................................73
Principle of Operation.......................................184
Type One.................................................................. 73
Type Two.................................................................. 74
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 184
Customer Assistance
.................................226
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Data Recording..................................................9
911 Assist Privacy Notice..................................... 13
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................80 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 80
Type Two - Configurable................................... 80
Declaration of Conformity.......................494 Radio Frequency Statement......................... 494
Digital Radio
..................................................326
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 328
Direction Indicators.......................................83
Doors and Locks............................................60
Driver Alert
.......................................................191
Using Driver Alert................................................. 191
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42 Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driver Knee Airbag..........................................47
Driving Aids
......................................................191
Driving Hints...................................................218
Driving Through Water................................219
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 80
E
Economical Driving
......................................218
Electric Parking Brake.................................164
Applying the Electric Parking Brake............164
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 165
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................. 164
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 165Electromagnetic Compatibility
.............466
Emission Law.................................................150
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........151
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 150
End User License Agreement.................468 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 468
Engine Block Heater.....................................137 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 138
Engine Coolant Check
.................................251
Adding Coolant.................................................... 251
Coolant Change.................................................. 253
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 254
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 253
Recycled Coolant............................................... 252
Severe Climates................................................. 253
Engine Emission Control...........................150
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check..........................................249 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 249
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™
.................................................249
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L................................................................249
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................301
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 301
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................301
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 302
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................302 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 303
Entertainment...............................................391 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 392
Apps....................................................................... 400
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 399
CD........................................................................\
.... 398
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 395
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 393
Sources................................................................... 391
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information............................... 400
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USB Ports............................................................
400
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 164
Essential Towing Checks...........................214 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 215
Hitches.................................................................... 214
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 216
Safety Chains....................................................... 214
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 215
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 215
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 214
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 215
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 87
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 86
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 87
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 86
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86
Puddle Lamps ....................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 How to Extract Seatbelts in the Rear
Outermost Positions...................................... 36
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................35
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
Floor Mats
........................................................219
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
..................................................446
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 447
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 446
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................158
Principle of Operation....................................... 158Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid............................................171
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 172
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................141
Fuel Consumption
.......................................148
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 148
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 148
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 148
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................143
Fuel Filter
........................................................256
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................141 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 141
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 142
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................143
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 143
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................222
Fuses.................................................................233
Fuse Specification Chart...........................233 Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........239
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........237
Power Distribution Box.................................... 233
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 233
G
Garage Door Opener...................................126
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............126
Gauges...............................................................90 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............91
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 91
Information Display............................................ 90
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 154
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
General Maintenance Information
.......448
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 450
Owner Checks and Services......................... 449
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 448
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 448
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 448
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................229
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Getting the Services You Need...............226
Away From Home.............................................. 226
H
Hazard Flashers............................................222
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 259
Headlamp Exit Delay
...................................80
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 118
Head Restraints
.............................................118
Folding the Rear Seat Outermost Head
Restraint............................................................ 120
Installing the Head Restraint......................... 120
Lowering the Head Restraint......................... 120
Raising the Head Restraint............................. 120
Removing the Head Restraint....................... 120
Tilting the Front Seat Head Restraint.........120
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................116
Heated Rear Window...................................116
Heated Seats
..................................................124
Heated Steering Wheel................................74
Heated Windshield
.......................................116
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 116
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
Hill Start Assist
..............................................165
Switching the System On and Off...............166
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 166
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................113
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 115
General Hints......................................................... 113
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 115
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 114
Recommended Settings for Cooling............115
Recommended Settings for Heating...........114
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................163
Home Screen................................................383
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........244
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................134 In California (U.S. Only).............................227
Information Display Control.......................74
Information Displays
.....................................95
General Information............................................ 95
Information Messages
.................................98
Airbag....................................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 99
Auto Start-Stop.................................................. 100
Battery and Charging System....................... 100
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 101
Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................................................. 102
Doors....................................................................... 102
Engine..................................................................... 103
Four-Wheel Drive............................................... 103
Hill Start Assist................................................... 104
Keyless Vehicle.................................................... 104
Lighting.................................................................. 105
Maintenance........................................................ 105
Message Indicator............................................... 98
MyKey..................................................................... 105
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake............................................................. 106
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Remote Start........................................................ 107
Starting System .................................................. 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108
Traction Control.................................................. 108
Trailer...................................................................... 108
Transmission........................................................ 109
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Restraints..................................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
........................................90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................79
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Instrument Panel Overview.............................. 18
Interior Lamps
.................................................83
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 83
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 83
Interior Mirror...................................................88 Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 88
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 88
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Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................223
To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 223
To Start the Engine............................................ 224
K
Keyless Entry....................................................63
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 63
Keyless Starting
............................................134
Ignition Modes..................................................... 135
Keys and Remote Controls........................50
L
Lane Keeping System.................................192 Switching the System On and Off...............193
Liftgate...............................................................66
Lighting Control
..............................................78
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............79
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 78
Lighting...............................................................78 General Information............................................ 78
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............205
Load Carrying
................................................204
Load Limit......................................................206
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 210
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 206
Locking and Unlocking................................60 Activating Intelligent Access............................. 61
Autolock................................................................... 62
Battery Saver......................................................... 63
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 63
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 60
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside............61
Power Door Locks................................................ 60
Remote Control.................................................... 60Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter........................................................ 62
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 62
Luggage Covers
............................................204
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
M
Maintenance.................................................244 General Information......................................... 244
Manual Climate Control
.............................110
Directing the Airflow........................................... 110
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 110
Setting the Temperature.................................. 110
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................. 111
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
.. 111
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........111
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
110
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
110
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
110
Manual Liftgate
..............................................66
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 66
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 66
Manual Seats.................................................120 Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 121
Adjusting the Seat Height................................. 121
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 121
Media Hub
......................................................332
Memory Function..........................................122 Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 123
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 95
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 85
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Moonroof..........................................................88 Bounce-Back......................................................... 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............89
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............89
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 89
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