2020 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

Cleaning the Head Up Display
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean the
head up display.
Note:
Do not touch the display screen or
mirror.
Note: Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners. This can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty. Switching the Head Up Display On
or Off Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Note: The head up display menu appears
in the information display.
Use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the OK button.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Press the
OK button.
Note: The system remembers the last setting when you start the engine.
Adjusting the Head Up Display
Settings
Start the engine and switch the system on.
Note: Press the button on the steering
wheel if you do not see the head up display
menu in the information display. Note:
For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent. The system limits their
use to when your vehicle is not moving.
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to adjust the head up
display settings.
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Action
Menu Item
Press the OK button.
Adjustment
1. Press the
OK button.
2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the vertical position of the blue frame.
•Make sure that you can see all of the blue frame.
• Do not physically move the screen. This can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Position
1. Press the
OK button.
2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the brightness of the display screen.
•The system adjusts the brightness based on how
dark it is. If you set the brightness to a high level,
the system reduces the brightness at night.
Brightness
1. Press the
OK button.
2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the vertical size of the display screen.
•A small vertical size could be more suitable if you
sit in a high position.
Vertical Size
Selecting Which Information the
System Displays
Start the engine and switch the system on.
Note: Press the button on the steering
wheel if you do not see the head up display
menu in the information display. Note:
For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent. The system limits their
use to when your vehicle is not moving.
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to select which
information the system displays.
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Action
Menu Item
Press the OK button.
Content
Press the
OK button.
Distance Indication
Eco Advice
Incoming Calls
Lane Keeping System
Navigation
Speed Assistance
Speed Sign Recognition
Head Up Display Indicator Note:
The head up display indicator could
illuminate to supplement an information
message.
Head Up Display Information Messages Action
Message
The system is malfunctioning or something is obstructing the display.
Make sure that the head up display is free from obstruction. If the
message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Head Up
Display System
Fault See
Manual
Press the button on the steering wheel. The head up display menu
appears in the information display.
Make sure the blue frame is fully visible. Do not manually move the
screen. This can cause damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Head Up
Display To Posi-
tion Use the
Information
Display
Note: Information messages only appear in the information display.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Note:
Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Directing the Airflow Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the windshield
air vents and de-mister.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the instrument
panel air vents.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the footwell air
vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents. Setting the Blower Motor Speed Turn the control to adjust the volume of
air circulated in the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Turn the control to set the temperature.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off
Press and release the button to
switch the air conditioning on or
off.
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Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note:
In certain conditions, for example,
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Press and release the button.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise to the lowest
setting for maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Turn the temperature control
clockwise to the highest setting
for maximum defrosting.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to HI, air flows through the windshield air
vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed. You can also use this setting
to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice. The heated rear window
also turns on when you select maximum
defrost.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on. Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
DUAL AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(DATC) Note:
Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Directing the Airflow Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the windshield
air vents and de-mister.
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Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the instrument
panel air vents.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the footwell air
vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Press and release + or - to adjust
the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature Turn the control on the left-hand side of
the climate control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note:
This control also sets the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Turn the control on the right-hand side of
the climate control to set the right-hand
temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press and release the button to
switch on automatic operation.
Repeatedly press the button to
adjust auto mode.
The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.
Adjust the blower motor control to turn
auto mode off.
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Auto Mode Indicator Status
Description
Auto Mode Indicator
Status
One indicator illumin-
ated. •
The blower motor speed is reduced.
•Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise from
the blower motor.
• This setting increases the time taken to cool the
interior.
Two indicators illumin-
ated. •
The blower motor speed is moderate.
Three indicators illumin-
ated. •
The blower motor speed is increased.
•This setting increases the amount of noise from the
blower motor.
• Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the
interior.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off Press and release the button to
switch the air conditioning on or
off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, for example,
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Press and release the button.
Note: The button may be on the
temperature control. Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch on temperature control
for the right-hand side of the
vehicle.
Note: The button may be on the
temperature control.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The system sets the left-hand and
right-hand settings to LO, recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel air
vents, air conditioning turns on and the
blower motor adjusts to the highest speed.
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Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off
Press and release the button to
switch on maximum defrost.
The system sets the left-hand and
right-hand settings to HI, air flows through
the windshield air vents, and the blower
motor adjusts to the highest speed. You
can also use this setting to defog and clear
the windshield of a thin covering of ice. The
heated rear window also turns on when
you select maximum defrost.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency. AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(EATC)
Note:
Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Directing the Airflow Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the windshield
air vents and de-mister.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the instrument
panel air vents.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the footwell air
vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
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