2019 FORD ESCAPE battery

Check Every Month
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
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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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D
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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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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Recline Adjustment...........................................
124
Unfolding the Seatback................................... 124
Rear Under Floor Storage........................204 Adjustable Load Floor..................................... 204
Cargo Management System......................... 204
Rear View Camera.......................................180 Using the Rear View Camera System..........181
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 180
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............77 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 77
Recommended Towing Weights.............212
Refueling..........................................................145 Refueling System Overview............................ 145
Refueling System Warning.............................. 147
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 146
Remote Control..............................................50 Car Finder................................................................ 52
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 50
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 50
Remote Start......................................................... 52
Replacing the Battery.......................................... 51
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 52
Remote Start..................................................116
Automatic Settings............................................. 117
Heated and Cooled Features........................... 117
Last Settings.......................................................... 117
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............272
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................54
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................231
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................231
Roadside Assistance
...................................221
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 222
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 221
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 221
Roadside Emergencies...............................221 Roof Racks and Load Carriers
................205
Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 205
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 218
Running Out of Fuel.....................................143 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 144
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 144
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................47
Safety Precautions........................................141
Satellite Radio
..............................................329
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 330
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............330
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................330
Troubleshooting.................................................. 331
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........455
Scheduled Maintenance..........................448
Seatbelt Extension
........................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Seatbelts...........................................................33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................37
Conditions of operation..................................... 37
Seats..................................................................118
Security..............................................................70
Settings.............................................................417 911 Assist............................................................... 422
Ambient Lighting............................................... 428
Bluetooth............................................................... 419
Clock....................................................................... 419
Display................................................................... 429
General.................................................................. 426
Media Player......................................................... 418
Mobile Apps......................................................... 425
Navigation............................................................ 423
Phone...................................................................... 419
Radio....................................................................... 422
Sound...................................................................... 417
Valet Mode........................................................... 430
Vehicle................................................................... 428
Voice Control...................................................... 430
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System Interaction and Feedback..............336
Voice Settings Commands............................
390
Using Winter Tires.......................................290
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................229
V
Vehicle Care...................................................267 General Information.......................................... 267
Vehicle Certification Label.......................307
Vehicle Identification Number...............306
Vehicle Storage.............................................272
Battery.................................................................... 273
Body........................................................................\
272
Brakes..................................................................... 273
Cooling system.................................................... 273
Engine..................................................................... 273
Fuel system.......................................................... 273
General................................................................... 272
Miscellaneous...................................................... 273
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 273
Tires........................................................................\
. 273
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...........306
Voice Control....................................................73
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................91 Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 92
Airbag - Front......................................................... 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System......................................................... 92
Cruise Control........................................................ 92
Direction Indicator................................................ 92
Electric Park Brake............................................... 93
Engine Oil................................................................ 93
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 93
Fog Lamps - Front............................................... 93
High Beam.............................................................. 93
Information............................................................. 93
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 93Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................
93
Parking Lamps...................................................... 93
Service Engine Soon........................................... 93
Traction and Stability Control......................... 94
Traction and Stability Control Off.................94
Washer Fluid Check....................................256
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 267
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 75
Waxing.............................................................269
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
Wheels and Tires..........................................275 General Information.......................................... 275
Technical Specifications................................ 300
Windows and Mirrors...................................85
Windshield Washers
......................................76
Front Camera Washer......................................... 76
Windshield Wipers
.........................................75
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires................................... 290
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 258
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
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