2020 FORD ESCAPE 260

Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed ..........................................................243
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap ........................................................................\
244
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
245
Resuming the Set Speed .........................
245
Overriding the Set Speed ........................
245
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
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control .....................................
246
Switching Lane Centering On and Off ........................................................................\
246
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting ......................................
247
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ....................................................
250
Lane Keeping System ................................
251
Blind Spot Information System .............
255
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
257
Steering ..........................................................
260
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
261
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control ...................
266
Selecting a Drive Mode ............................
266
Drive Modes ..................................................
266
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................
268
Luggage Covers ...........................................
268
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ...............
269
Load Limit ......................................................
270
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
276
Trailer Sway Control ...................................
277Recommended Towing Weights
...........
277
Essential Towing Checks .........................
279
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission –
8F24 .............................................................
281
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission –
8F35 ............................................................
282
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - Automatic Transmission – HF45 ......
283
Driving Hints
Economical Driving ....................................
284
Breaking-In ....................................................
284
Driving Through Water ..............................
285
Floor Mats .....................................................
285
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
287
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
288
Fuel Shutoff .................................................
288
Jump Starting the Vehicle - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........
289
Jump Starting the Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........................
291
Collision, Damage or Fire Event ............
294
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
295
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
295
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
297
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
298
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
299
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .....................
300
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ......................................................
300
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
302
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Note:
If arrows do not display, a message
appears in the information display.
If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Note:
In exceptional conditions, the system
could alert you, even when there is nothing
in the detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing further away from your vehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages Action
Message
Displays instead of indication arrows when the system
detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system sensors. Clean
the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
STEERING
Electric Power Steering WARNING: The electric power
steering system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays
in the information display. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch the ignition off. After at least 10
seconds, switch the ignition on and
watch the information display for a
steering system warning message. If a
steering system warning message
returns, have the system checked as
soon as possible. WARNING:
If the system detects
an error, you may not feel a difference in
the steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric
power-assisted steering system. There is
no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving (or if the ignition is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually,
but it takes more effort. You must adapt
your speed and driving behavior to reduced
steering assist. Extreme continuous
steering may increase the effort it takes
for you to steer. This occurs to prevent
internal overheating and permanent
damage to your steering system. If this
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WHAT IS DRIVE MODE
CONTROL
The system delivers a driving experience
through a suite of sophisticated electronic
vehicle systems. These systems optimize
steering, handling and powertrain
response. This provides a single location
to control multiple systems performance
settings.
Changing the drive mode changes the
functionality of the following systems:
•
Electric power-assisted steering
system adjusts steering effort and feel
based on the mode you select. See
Steering (page 260).
• Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control
in adverse conditions or high
performance driving. See
Stability
Control (page 223).
• Electronic throttle control enhances
the powertrain response to your driving
inputs.
• Transmission controls become
optimized with shift schedules tuned
to each mode.
• Four-wheel drive settings are optimized
and tuned to each mode.
• Electric vehicle mode selections may
be limited. See
Plug-In Hybrid
Vehicle Operation (page 178).
The system tailors your vehicle
configuration for each mode you select.
Note: Not all settings may be available.
Note: The system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system for
proper operation. If a mode is unavailable
due to a system fault or change in gear
shifter position, the mode defaults to
Normal. SELECTING A DRIVE MODE
Note:
Drive mode changes may not be
available when the ignition is off.
Note: Button icon shown may vary from
your vehicle.
Note: Selected drive mode displays in the
information display. See
Information
Messages (page 117). To select drive modes, use the console
mounted control.
DRIVE MODES
Deep Snow/Sand
(If Equipped)
For snow or soft dry sand. When
stuck in deep snow, use this
mode to help get unstuck.
Note: Using deep snow/sand mode on dry,
hard surfaces could produce some vibration,
driveline bind up, and potential excessive
tire wear. This mode is for slippery and loose
surfaces.
Eco For efficient driving. This mode
helps deliver maximum fuel
efficiency and helps to increase
driving range.
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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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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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