2020 FORD ESCAPE climate control

Switching Automatic System Updates
On
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Automatic Updates.
2. Switch
Automatic System Updates
on.
The system is now set to check for and
receive system updates when it is
connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Note: You can use the system when a
download is in progress.
Note: If the system is disconnected from
the Wi-Fi network when a download is in
progress, the download continues the next
time the system is connected to a Wi-Fi
network.
Additional Information and
Assistance
For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer or refer to the local Ford
website. USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voice
commands, to control features like audio
and climate controls. By using voice
commands, you can keep your hands on
the wheel and your eyes on the road.
You can access each feature controlled by
SYNC 3 through a variety of commands. To activate the SYNC 3 voice
commands push the voice
button on the steering wheel and
wait for the prompt.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it can
be the name of anything, such as artist, the
name of contact or number. The context
and the description of the command tell
you what to say for this dynamic option.
There are some commands that work for
every feature, these commands are: Action and Description
Voice Command
Brings you to the main menu.
Main Menu
Returns you to the previous screen.
Go back
Ends the voice session.
Cancel
Gives you a list of possible voice commands.
List of Commands
You can name any feature and the system gives a list of
commands available for the feature. For example, you could
say:
___ List of Commands
Phone List of Commands
Navigation List of Commands
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Description
Voice command
Play Audiobook ___ For USB audio only, you can say the name of an
artist, album, or a genre to browse by that selec-
tion. Your system must finish indexing before this
option is available. For example you can say
"Browse artist The Beatles" or "Browse genre
folk".
Browse ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Album ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Podcast ___
1 This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Climate Voice Commands (If Equipped)
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature
setting.
To adjust the temperature, say: Description
Voice command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F
(15.5– 29.5°C).
Set the Temperature to ____
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connect
your Bluetooth enabled phone to the
system.
To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say: Description
Voice command
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairingprocess. See
Settings (page 468).
Pair Phone
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Description
Voice command
The system does not confirm before placing a call.
Phone Confirmation Off
The system displays a short list of available commands.
Voice Command Lists On
The system does not display the list of commands.
Voice Command Lists Off
You can use the volume control to adjust
the volume of the system voice prompts.
While prompt is active, adjust the volume
control up or down to your desired setting.
Note: Depending on the current climate
control settings, the fan speed may
automatically go down while issuing voice
commands or while making and receiving
phone calls via SYNC to reduce the amount
of background noise in the vehicle. The fan
speed will automatically return to normal
operation once the voice session ends. You
can adjust the fan speed during a voice
session, simply press the fan buttons (or
turn the fan knob) to increase or decrease
the fan speed to the setting you prefer.
To disable this automatic fan speed
reduction feature during voice sessions,
press and hold the climate control AC and
Recirculated air buttons simultaneously,
release and then increase fan speed within
2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeat
the above sequence. ENTERTAINMENT Audio source. Select to choose
a different audio source.
A
Presets. Swipe left to view more
presets.
B
You can access these options using the
touchscreen or voice commands.
Sources
Press this button to select the source of
media you want to listen to. Menu Item
AM
FM
SIRIUS
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 217
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 217
Accessories....................................................483
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
Active Park Assist........................................230
Using Active Park Assist................................... 231
Adaptive Cruise Control
............................239
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting............................................. 247
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering
...............................246
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go.....................................246
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering...............................240
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go......................................241
Sensor Limitations............................................. 241
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering................................239
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go.....................................239
Hilly Condition Usage...................................... 240
When Following a Vehicle.............................. 240
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting.........................................247
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information Messages.......................................................... 247
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................328 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 329
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 328
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................79 Airbag Disposal
...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L,
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............320
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)................319
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 78
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................212
Ambient Lighting...........................................90 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 90
Switching Ambient Lighting Off.................... 90
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 90
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78 Arming the Alarm................................................. 78
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 78
Appendices....................................................505
Apps.................................................................466 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 467
Using Apps on an Android Device..............466
Using Apps on an iOS Device....................... 466
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 467
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........109 Headlamps On Warning.................................. 109
Key in Ignition Warning..................................... 109
Keyless Warning................................................. 109
Audio Control
...................................................79
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 80
Audio System
...............................................408
General Information........................................ 408
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3........411 Adjusting the Volume......................................... 411
Changing Radio Stations.................................. 411
Muting the Audio................................................ 412
Pausing or Playing Media................................. 412
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........412
Switching the Display On and Off................412
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 412
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC........408 Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 408
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Adjusting the Volume......................................
409
Changing Radio Stations............................... 409
Muting the Audio............................................... 409
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 409
Returning to the Previous Screen...............409
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........410
Selecting a Menu Option................................. 410
Selecting Media................................................. 409
Selecting the Radio........................................... 410
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........410
Switching the Display On and Off...............410
Using a Cell Phone.............................................410
Using Apps............................................................ 410
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 410
Auto Hold........................................................220
Auto Hold Indicator............................................ 221
Switching Auto Hold On and Off.................. 221
Using Auto Hold................................................... 221
Autolamps........................................................87 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 87
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC)
...........................................138
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 138
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 139
Setting the Temperature................................. 139
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................139
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 140
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 140
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC)
.................141
Directing the Airflow........................................... 141
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 142
Setting the Temperature.................................. 142
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................142 Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On
and Off............................................................... 143
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
143
Automatic High Beam Control...................91
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.........................................................91
Automatic Transmission - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV).........................................................204
Automatic Return to park............................... 205
Drive (D)................................................................ 205
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow................................................................. 208
Low (L).................................................................. 205
Manual (M).......................................................... 205
Manual Park Release....................................... 206
Neutral (N).......................................................... 205
Park (P)................................................................. 204
Reverse (R).......................................................... 205
Stay in Neutral Mode....................................... 206
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission........................... 204
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................325
Automatic Transmission - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV).........................................208
Automatic Return to Park............................... 210
Automatic Transmission Information Messages........................................................... 211
Drive (D)............................................................... 209
Grade Assist......................................................... 210
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 211
Low (L).................................................................. 209
Neutral (N).......................................................... 209
Park (P)................................................................. 209
Reverse (R).......................................................... 209
Stay in Neutral Mode........................................ 210
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission........................... 209
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Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 334
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs.........333
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly Bulbs.................................................................. 333
Changing a Fuse...........................................310 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 310
Fuse Types.............................................................. 311
General Information.......................................... 310
Changing a Road Wheel...........................369 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 369
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 370
Changing the 12V Battery.........................326 Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............327
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........320
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................319
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
...................................407
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................330
Front Wiper Blades........................................... 330
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 330
Charging the High Voltage Battery........196 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 196
Checking MyKey System Status...............63 MyKey Distance.................................................... 63
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 64
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 64
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................330
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................31
Child Safety......................................................22
General Information............................................ 22
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................339
Cleaning Products
.......................................335
Materials............................................................... 335
Cleaning the Engine....................................337 Cleaning the Exterior..................................336
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 336
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 336
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 336
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 336
Underbody............................................................ 337
Under Hood.......................................................... 337
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................338
Cleaning Discolored Area(s) on the Instrument Panel Surface......................... 339
Cleaning the Interior...................................338 Mirrors.................................................................... 338
Cleaning the Wheels..................................340
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................337
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate Control
..............................................137
Collision, Damage or Fire Event.............294 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries..................... 294
Connected Vehicle.....................................404 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................... 404
Connected Vehicle Limitations.............404
Connected Vehicle Requirements
........404
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.......................................
405
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................404
Connecting FordPass to the Modem........404
Enabling and Disabling the Modem..........404
What Is the Modem......................................... 404
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................404
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 321
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........51
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 63
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........407 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................ 407
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 407
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Power Flow...........................................................
461
Vehicle Operational States............................. 461
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............505
Emission Law.................................................192 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........193
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 192
End User License Agreement
.................508
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 508
Engine Block Heater.....................................173 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 174
Engine Coolant Check.................................321 Adding Coolant.................................................... 321
Coolant Change.................................................. 323
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 324
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 323
Recycled Coolant............................................... 322
Severe Climates.................................................. 323
Engine Emission Control............................192
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Check............................................317 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 317
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................317
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................376
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 376
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................376
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 377
Engine Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................377
Entertainment..............................................444 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 445
Apps........................................................................\
453
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 452
CD (If equipped)................................................. 451
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 448
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 445
Sources................................................................. 444
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 453USB Ports.............................................................
453
Environment.....................................................19
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 218
Essential Towing Checks
..........................279
Before Towing a Trailer................................... 280
Hitches................................................................... 279
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 281
Safety Chains...................................................... 279
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 280
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 280
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 279
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 280
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options
.................................18
Exterior Mirrors................................................94 Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 95
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 95
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 94
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 95
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 95
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 94
Puddle Lamps ...................................................... 95
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 95
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 How to Extract Seatbelts in the Rear
Outermost Positions...................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 369
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................345
Floor Mats......................................................285
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect..................................................484 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 485
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 484
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Raising the Head Restraint.............................
149
Removing the Head Restraint....................... 150
Removing the Head Restraints..................... 149
Tilting the Front Seat Head Restraint.........150
Head Up Display............................................133 Adjusting the Head Up Display
Settings............................................................. 134
Cleaning the Head Up Display....................... 134
Head Up Display Indicator.............................. 136
Head Up Display Information Messages.......................................................... 136
Selecting Which Information the System Displays............................................................. 135
Switching the Head Up Display On or Off........................................................................\
134
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................146
Heated Rear Window..................................146
Heated Seats..................................................155
Heated Steering Wheel................................81
Heated Windshield......................................146
Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 146
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
High Voltage Battery...................................196 General Information.......................................... 196
Hill Start Assist
..............................................219
Switching the System On and Off..............220
Using Hill Start Assist...................................... 220
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control
................................144
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................. 145
General Hints....................................................... 144
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 145
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 144
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........145
Recommended Settings for Heating..........144
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................145
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 146
General Hints....................................................... 145
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 145
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 145
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........145
Recommended Settings for Heating..........145 Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods
During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 145
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................217
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........312
Horn.....................................................................82
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work....................................239
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
................................................157
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................180
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................176 Battery..................................................................... 177
Braking..................................................................... 177
Driving...................................................................... 177
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy...............177
Starting................................................................... 176
Stopping.................................................................. 177
Transmission Operation.................................... 177
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................167
In California (U.S. Only)............................298
Information Display Control - Vehicles With: Head Up Display (HUD)................81
Information Display Control - Vehicles Without: Head Up Display (HUD)
..........81
Information Displays....................................110
General Information........................................... 110
Information Messages
..................................117
Active Park............................................................. 118
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 118
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control..........118
Alarm........................................................................\
119
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 120
AWD
........................................................................\
.. 119
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...................................................................... 121
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage).............................................................. 121
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 122
Doors and Locks.................................................. 123
Driver Alert............................................................. 124
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