2020 FORD ESCAPE maintenance

Front Fog Lamps............................................88
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 89
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 88
Front Parking Aid..........................................227 Object Distance Indicator............................... 228
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling.......................................182
Fuel Consumption.......................................190 Advertised Capacity.......................................... 190
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 190
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 190
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................183
Fuel Filter
........................................................329
Fuel Quality.....................................................182
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 182
Fuel Shutoff..................................................288
Fuses................................................................304
Fuse Specification Chart..........................304 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 304
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........308
G
Garage Door Opener...................................159
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........159
Gauges - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display
Screen............................................................102
Battery Gauge...................................................... 103
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........103
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 103
Information Bar................................................... 102
Information Display........................................... 102
Low Fuel Reminder............................................ 103
Power Gauge........................................................ 104
Vehicle Driving Range....................................... 103
Gauges - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display
Screen.............................................................99
Battery Gauge....................................................... 101
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........101
Fuel Gauge........................................................... 100
Information Bar.................................................. 100
Information Display............................................ 101Low Fuel Reminder.............................................
101
Power Gauge....................................................... 100
Vehicle Driving Range........................................ 101
Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen.............................................................98
Distance to Empty............................................... 99
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............99
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 98
Information Bar.................................................... 98
Information Display............................................. 98
Low Fuel Reminder............................................. 99
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen...........................................................104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........105
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 105
Information Display........................................... 105
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................. 204
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................54
Intelligent Access................................................. 54
General Maintenance Information
.......486
Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 488
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 487
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 486
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................300
Getting the Services You Need...............297 Away From Home.............................................. 297
H
Hazard Flashers
...........................................288
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 328
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................87
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................ 148
Head Restraints
............................................148
Folding the Head Restraint............................. 150
Front Seat Head Restraints............................ 149
Installing the Head Restraint......................... 150
Lowering the Head Restraint......................... 149
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Fuel........................................................................\
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124
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 124
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 124
Lane Keeping System........................................ 125
Maintenance......................................................... 126
MyKey...................................................................... 127
Park Aid................................................................... 127
Park Brake............................................................. 128
Power Steering.................................................... 129
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 129
Remote Start....................................................... 130
Seats....................................................................... 130
Starting System ................................................. 130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 131
Trailer........................................................................\
131
Transmission.........................................................132
Installing Child Restraints...........................24
Child Restraints..................................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 26
Using Tether Straps............................................. 28
Instrument Cluster
........................................98
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................87
Instrument Panel
...........................................20
Interior Lamps.................................................89
Interior Lamp Function...................................... 89
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Off........................................................................\
. 89
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On........................................................................\
. 89
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 90
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 90
Interior Mirror
...................................................95
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 96
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 96
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........289
Connecting the Jumper Cables ................... 289
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 289
Removing the Jumper Cables...................... 290Starting the Engine...........................................
290
Jump Starting the Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................291
Connecting the Jumper Cables ................... 292
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 291
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 293
Starting the Engine........................................... 293
K
Keyless Entry...................................................69 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 69
Keyless Starting.............................................167 Ignition Modes..................................................... 168
Keys and Remote Controls.........................54
L
Lane Keeping System
.................................251
Switching the System On and Off...............252
Liftgate................................................................71
Lighting Control..............................................86 Flashing High Beam Headlamps.................... 87
Lighting Control Selections.............................. 86
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 86
Lighting..............................................................86 General Information........................................... 86
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............269
Load Carrying
................................................268
Load Limit.......................................................270
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 274
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 270
Locking and Unlocking................................66 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 67
Autolock.................................................................. 68
Battery Saver......................................................... 69
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 68
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 69
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 66
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside...........67
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Power Door Locks................................................
66
Remote Control.................................................... 66
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 68
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 68
Luggage Covers............................................268 Installing the Luggage Cover......................... 269
Removing the Luggage Cover....................... 268
Stowing the Luggage Cover.......................... 269
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 369
M
Maintenance...................................................312 General Information........................................... 312
Manual Climate Control.............................137 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 137
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 137
Setting the Temperature.................................. 137
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 138
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 138
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 138
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
137
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 138
Manual Liftgate................................................71
Closing the Liftgate............................................... 71
Opening with the Outside Control Button................................................................... 71
Opening with the Remote Control.................. 71
Manual Seats
..................................................151
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 151
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 151
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 151
Memory Function..........................................153 Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 153
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 110
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 93
Mobile Communications Equipment.......17 Moonroof
..........................................................96
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 97
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............97
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................378
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................379
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
.........................................380
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................64
MyKey ™..............................................................61
Principle of Operation......................................... 61
N
Navigation......................................................455 Changing the Format of the Map................457
cityseeker............................................................. 459
Michelin Travel Guide...................................... 460
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................. 461
Route Guidance................................................. 458
Setting a Destination....................................... 456
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 460
Zoom...................................................................... 457
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........489
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 489
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 490
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................318
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 317
Opening and Closing the Hood...............312 Closing the Hood................................................ 313
Information Messages...................................... 313
Opening the Hood.............................................. 312
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................... 313
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.....................................................302
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........302
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................92
Overriding the Set Speed.........................245
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Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........85
Rear Camera Washer......................................... 85
Rear Window Washer......................................... 85
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 85
Recommended Towing Weights............277
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)..........................................185
Refueling System Overview........................... 185
Refueling System Warning.............................. 187
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 185
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................187
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever................................................................... 189
System Warnings............................................... 189
Remote Control..............................................54 Car Finder................................................................ 58
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 54
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 55
Linking a Preset Position to Your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key..............60
Memory Feature................................................... 60
Remote Start......................................................... 59
Replacing the Battery......................................... 56
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 58
Remote Start..................................................147 Automatic Settings............................................ 147
Heated and Cooled Features.......................... 147
Last Settings......................................................... 147
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............340
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
............................................................60
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................302
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................302
Resuming the Set Speed..........................238 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop.................................................................... 245Roadside Assistance
..................................287
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 288
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 287
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 287
Roadside Emergencies..............................287
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
................269
Adjusting the Crossbars.................................. 270
Maximum Recommended Load Amounts........................................................... 270
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 284
Running Out of Fuel....................................183 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 184
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 183
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................49
Safety Precautions.......................................182
Satellite Radio...............................................414 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 415
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............415
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 415
Troubleshooting.................................................. 416
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........494
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................486
Seatbelt Extensions.......................................41
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................38
Seatbelt Reminder........................................39 Seatbelt Status.................................................... 40
Seatbelts...........................................................35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................39
Conditions of operation..................................... 39
Seats.................................................................148
Security..............................................................76
Selecting a Drive Mode.............................266
Settings...........................................................468 911 Assist.............................................................. 468
Ambient Lighting............................................... 469
Audio
...................................................................... 468
Automatic Updates.......................................... 469
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Bluetooth.............................................................
468
Charge Settings................................................. 469
Clock...................................................................... 468
Display................................................................... 469
Driver Assist........................................................ 468
FordPass............................................................... 468
General................................................................. 468
Message Center................................................. 469
Mobile Apps........................................................ 469
Multi Contour Seats......................................... 469
Navigation............................................................ 469
Personal Profiles............................................... 469
Phone.................................................................... 468
Seats...................................................................... 469
Sound.................................................................... 468
Valet Mode.......................................................... 469
Vehicle................................................................... 468
Voice Control...................................................... 469
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap .................................................................244
Following a Vehicle........................................... 245
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed
............................................................243
Manually Changing the Set Speed.............244
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed from a
Complete Stop.............................................. 244
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........237 Changing the Set Speed.................................. 237
Side Airbags
.....................................................48
Side Sensing System..................................229 Object Distance Indicator............................... 230
Sitting in the Correct Position..................148
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 364
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 369
Special Notices
................................................16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 16
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles......................................... 17
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 17
Special Instructions............................................. 16
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............17
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............17
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................492
Exceptions............................................................ 493Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................ 237
Stability Control
...........................................223
Principle of Operation...................................... 223
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 167
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................168 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 169
Failure to Start..................................................... 169
Fast Restart.......................................................... 169
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................170
Important Ventilating Information...............170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 170
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System............................................................171
Automatic Shutdown........................................ 172
Fast Restart............................................................ 171
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................172
Important Ventilating Information...............173
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Moving................................................................ 172
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Stationary.......................................................... 172
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........167 General Information........................................... 167
Steering...........................................................260 Electric Power Steering................................... 260
Steering Wheel
................................................79
Storage Compartments............................166
Sunroof See: Moonroof...................................................... 96
Sun Visors
.........................................................96
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 96
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off..........................................................243
Automatic Cancellation or Deactivation.................................................... 243
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 243
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 243
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