2020 FORD ESCAPE BG battery service

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface.
2. Look at the brake fluid reservoir to see
where the brake fluid level is relative
to the MIN and the MAX marks on the
reservoir.
Note: If the brake fluid level is between the
MIN
and the MAX marks on the reservoir, it
is acceptable.
Note: If the brake fluid level is below the
MIN
mark or above the MAX mark, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: To avoid fluid contamination, the
reservoir cap must remain in place and fully
tight, unless you are adding fluid.
Only use fluid that meets our
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 376).
Brake Fluid Service Interval
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which
degrades the effectiveness of the brake
fluid. Change the brake fluid at the
specified intervals to prevent degraded
braking performance. For detailed interval information, see
Scheduled Maintenance in your Owner's
Manual or your local maintenance guide.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering (EPS) system. There is no
fluid reservoir to check or fill.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNING:
Batteries normally
produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not
allow flames, sparks or lighted
substances to come near the battery.
When working near the battery, always
shield your face and protect your eyes.
Always provide correct ventilation. WARNING:
When lifting a
plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure
on the end walls could cause acid to flow
through the vent caps, resulting in
personal injury and damage to the
vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a
battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners. WARNING:
Keep batteries out of
reach of children. Batteries contain
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when
working near the battery to protect
against possible splashing of acid
solution. In case of acid contact with skin
or eyes, flush immediately with water for
a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed,
call a physician immediately.
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WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash your hands
after handling
. WARNING:
For vehicles with
Auto-Start-Stop the battery requirement
is different. You must replace the battery
with one of exactly the same
specification.
The battery is in the engine compartment.
See
Under Hood Overview (page 315).
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free
battery. It does not require additional
water during service.
If the vehicle battery has a cover, make
sure you correctly install it after cleaning
or replacing the battery.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry and the
battery cables tightly fastened to the
battery terminals. If any corrosion is
present on the battery or terminals, remove
the cables from the terminals and clean
with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and
water.
We recommend that you disconnect the
negative battery cable terminal from the
battery if you plan to store your vehicle for
an extended period.
Note: If you only disconnect the negative
battery cable terminal, make sure it is
isolated or placed away from the battery
terminal to avoid unintended connection or
arcing. To maintain correct operation of the
battery management system, if you add
any electrical devices to your vehicle, do
not connect the ground connection directly
to the negative battery terminal. A
connection at the negative battery terminal
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note:
If you add electrical accessories or
components to your vehicle this may
adversely affect battery performance,
durability and the performance of other
electrical systems on your vehicle.
If you replace the battery make sure it
matches the electrical requirements of
your vehicle.
If you disconnect or replace the battery
and your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, it must relearn its adaptive
strategy. Because of this, the transmission
may shift firmly when first driven. This is
normal operation while the transmission
fully updates its operation to optimum
shift feel.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
To disconnect or remove the battery, do
the following:
1. Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
2. Switch all electrical equipment off, for
example lights and radio.
3. Wait a minimum of two minutes before
disconnecting the battery.
Note: The engine management system has
a power hold function and remains powered
for a period of time after you switch the
ignition off. This is to allow diagnostic and
adaptive tables to be stored. Disconnecting
the battery without waiting can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty.
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If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding
knee airbags and rear inflatable safety
belts [if equipped]) or activates the fuel
pump shut-off, your SYNC-equipped
vehicle may be able to contact emergency
services by dialing 911 through a paired and
connected Bluetooth-enabled phone.
See Supplementary Restraints System
(page 44). Important information about
airbag deployment is in this chapter.
See
Roadside Emergencies (page 287).
Important information about the fuel pump
shut-off is in this chapter.
Setting 911 Assist On or Off
Press the Settings button then select: Action and Description
Menu
Item
Select the desired option, on
or off.
911 Assist
To make sure that 911 Assist works
properly:
• SYNC must be powered and working
properly at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.
• The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the incident.
• You must pair and connect a Bluetooth
enabled and compatible cell phone to
SYNC.
• A connected Bluetooth enabled phone
must have the ability to make and
maintain an outgoing call at the time
of the incident.
• A connected Bluetooth enabled phone
must have adequate network coverage,
battery power and signal strength.
• The vehicle must have battery power
and be located in the U.S., Canada or
in a territory in which 911 is the
emergency number. In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate
the fuel pump shut-off (the triggers for 911
Assist). If a connected cell phone sustains
damage or loses its connection to SYNC
during a crash, SYNC searches for and tries
to connect to a previously paired cell
phone; SYNC then attempts to call the
emergency services.
Before making the call:
•
SYNC provides a short window of time
(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.
If you fail to cancel the call, SYNC
attempts to dial 911.
• SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC will attempt to call
911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on
your screen or press and hold the
phone button on your steering wheel".
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator, and
then the occupant(s) in your vehicle are
able to talk with the operator. Be prepared
to provide your name, phone number and
location immediately, because not all 911
systems are capable of receiving this
information electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
• Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.
• The vehicle's battery or the SYNC
system has no power.
• The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.
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(If Equipped)

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
peace of mind. It’
s the extended service
plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and
provides more protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. When
you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Ford Protect
extended service plan. With Ford Protect
extended service plan you minimize your
risk for unexpected repair bills and rising
repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete it’ s probably easier to
list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage or other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
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Auto-Start-Stop............................................175
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 176
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 175
Autowipers.......................................................83 Autowipers Settings........................................... 84
Auxiliary Power Points................................163 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 163
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 163
Locations............................................................... 163
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 212
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 326
Blind Spot Information System..............255
Switching the System On and Off...............257
System Errors....................................................... 257
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 256
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........255
Body Styling Kits
..........................................342
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........312
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................325 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 326
Brakes................................................................217 General Information........................................... 217
Breaking-In....................................................284
Bulb Specification Chart..........................402
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................146
Canceling the Set Speed..........................238
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................383
Air Conditioning System................................. 383
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 386
Automatic Transmission................................. 383
Engine Coolant................................................... 384
Engine Oil............................................................. 385
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 386Grease....................................................................386
Hydraulic Brake System..................................
387
Locks....................................................................... 387
Power Transfer Unit.......................................... 388
Rear Axle.............................................................. 388
Washer Reservoir...............................................389
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................389
Air Conditioning System................................. 389
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 392
Automatic Transmission................................ 390
Engine Coolant.................................................... 391
Engine Oil............................................................... 391
Fuel Tank............................................................... 393
Grease.................................................................... 393
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 393
Locks...................................................................... 394
Power Transfer Unit.......................................... 394
Rear Axle............................................................... 395
Washer Reservoir............................................... 395
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........396
Air Conditioning System................................. 396
Automatic Transmission................................. 397
Engine Coolant................................................... 398
Engine Oil............................................................. 398
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 399
Grease.................................................................... 399
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 399
Locks..................................................................... 400
Power Transfer Unit......................................... 400
Rear Axle............................................................... 401
Washer Reservoir............................................... 401
Capacities and Specifications
................376
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 336
Catalytic Converter......................................193 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 194
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 194
Changing a Bulb
............................................331
LED Bulbs (If Equipped)................................. 332
Replacing Direction Indicator Bulbs...........333
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 332
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 331
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Cross Traffic Alert.........................................257
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached...................................................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages......................................................... 260
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............259
Switching the System On and Off..............259
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 257
Cruise Control................................................237
Cruise Control Indicators..........................238
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering.........................................................81
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go
.........80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................80
Customer Assistance
.................................297
D
Data Recording
..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.............................................................88
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............88
Declaration of Conformity........................533
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................533
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 533
Digital Radio
...................................................412
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 413Direction Indicators
.......................................89
Direction Indicator............................................... 89
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off........................................................................\
. 89
Doors and Locks.............................................66
Drive Mode Control.....................................266 Drive Modes......................................................... 266
Drive Modes
...................................................266
Deep Snow/Sand.............................................. 266
Eco........................................................................\
.. 266
Normal................................................................... 267
Slippery.................................................................. 267
Sport....................................................................... 267
Driver Alert.....................................................250 Using Driver Alert............................................... 250
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45 Children and Airbags.......................................... 46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 45
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................49
Driving Aids....................................................250
Driving Hints..................................................284
Driving Through Water...............................285
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 88
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................88
E
Economical Driving
.....................................284
Electric Parking Brake.................................218 Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............218
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 219
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................... 219
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 219
Electric Vehicle Information.....................461 Charge Preferences.......................................... 464
Charge Settings.................................................. 462
Charge Time Settings...................................... 465
Departure Time Settings................................ 465
Engine On Due To............................................... 461
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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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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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