2021 FORD ESCAPE start stop button

Changing the Remote Control Battery -
Vehicles With: Push Button Start .......60
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key .............................
61
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
62
Programming the Remote Control .........
62
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting ........................................
63
MyKey ™
What Is MyKey ...............................................
64
MyKey Settings ..............................................
64
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ................................................
65
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key ..................................................................
65
Programming a MyKey ................................
65
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
66
Checking MyKey System Status .............
66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
66
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
66
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle ..........................................................
69
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle ..........................................................
69
Autounlock ......................................................
70
Autolock ............................................................
70
Mislock ..............................................................
70
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings .........
71
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
....
71
Keyless Entry
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad .........
73
Keyless Entry Limitations ...........................
73
Master Access Code .....................................
73
Keyless Entry Settings .................................
74Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using
Keyless Entry ...............................................
75
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting .............
75
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work ........................................................................\
...
77
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off ....................................................................
77
Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate ....................................
78
Closing the Liftgate ......................................
78
Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate
Liftgate Precautions ....................................
80
Opening the Liftgate ...................................
80
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height ........................................................................\
..
82
Closing the Liftgate ......................................
82
Stopping the Liftgate Movement ...........
84
Liftgate Obstacle Detection .....................
84
Liftgate – Troubleshooting ........................
85
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
87
Anti-Theft Alarm System ...........................
87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings ........
88
Security – Troubleshooting .......................
89
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
91
Horn .....................................................................
91
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off ....................................................
91
Wipers and Washers
Wipers ...............................................................
92
Autowipers ......................................................
92
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Switching the Head Up Display On and
Off ..................................................................131
Head Up Display Settings ..........................
131
Head Up Display Indicators ......................
132
Head Up Display – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.
133
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start ................................
134
Remote Start Precautions .......................
134
Remote Start Limitations .........................
134
Enabling Remote Start ..............................
134
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle .........................................................
134
Extending the Remote Start Duration ........................................................................\
.
134
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators ........................................................................\
.
135
Remote Start Settings ...............................
135
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
137
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC) ........................................
138
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC) ...............
141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control .............................
144
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control .........................................................
145
Heated Windshield .....................................
146
Heated Rear Window .................................
146
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................
146
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter .......................
147
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
147Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions
.............................
148
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
148
Manual Seats ................................................
149
Power Seats ....................................................
151
Heated Seats .................................................
153
Rear Seats
Manual Seats ................................................
155
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
.
158
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work .............................................
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
.
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
.
158
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
.
159
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
159
Memory Function
How Does the Memory Function Work ........................................................................\
160
Memory Function Precautions ...............
160
Locating the Memory Function Buttons ........................................................................\
160
Saving a Preset Position ...........................
160
Recalling a Preset Position ......................
160
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener ..........
162
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work ........................................................................\
.
162
Garage Door Opener Precautions .........
162
Garage Door Opener Limitations ..........
162
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Programming the Garage Door Opener
to Your Hand-Held Transmitter .........163
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener Motor
........................................................................\
.
163
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor .................
164
Clearing the Garage Door Opener .........
164
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener ........................................................................\
.
165
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
.
165
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports .............................
166
Playing Media Using the USB Port .......
166
Charging a Device ........................................
167
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet ........................
168
Power Outlet Precautions .......................
168
Locating the Power Outlet ......................
168
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
169
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions ........................................................................\
169
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
169
Charging a Wireless Device .....................
169
Wireless Accessory Charger – Troubleshooting .......................................
170
Storage
Cup Holders .....................................................
171
Glasses Holder ...............................................
171Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions ................................................
172
Ignition Switch ...............................................
172
Push Button Ignition Switch ....................
173
Starting the Engine ......................................
173
Engine Block Heater ....................................
175
Stopping the Engine ...................................
176
Automatic Engine Stop ..............................
177
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting ........................................
177
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle ..........
180
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work ........................................................................\
180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics .........................................
180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators .........
180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting ........................................
181
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information ................................................
182
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting ..........
183
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop ..........................
185
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions .................
185
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off ........................................................................\
.
185
Stopping the Engine ...................................
185
Restarting the Engine ................................
185
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators .....................
185
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
186
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions ............
188
Fuel Quality ...................................................
189
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REMOTE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS
WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Make sure a valid remote control is within
5 ft (1.5 m)
from the front door handles
and rear of vehicle.
The system may not function if:
• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no
charge.
• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Use your remote control to access various
vehicle systems.
Note: The buttons on your remote may vary
depending on the vehicle region or options. Unlock Press the button to unlock all
doors. See
Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 69).
Lock Press the button to lock all
doors. See
Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 69).
Remote Start
(If Equipped) Press the button to remote start.
See
Remotely Starting and
Stopping the Vehicle (page
134).
Liftgate
(If Equipped) Press the button to open or close
the liftgate. See
Opening the
Liftgate Using the Remote
Control
(page 81).
Panic Alarm Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. See Sounding the
Panic Alarm
(page 59).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
FLIP KEY
Opening Your Flip Key
Press the round button on the remote
control to extend the flip key.
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CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START
WARNING: Keep batteries away
from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention. WARNING:
If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
The remote control uses one coin-type
3-volt lithium battery CR2450 or
equivalent. 1. Push the release button and pull the
key blade out. 2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.
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Individually Unlocking and Locking
the Doors Using the Locking
Button
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.
Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
AUTOUNLOCK
What Is Autounlock
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
Autounlock Requirements
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
• The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to the accessory position. Switching Autounlock On and Off
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Switch
Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK
What Is Autolock
Autolock is a locking feature that locks
your vehicle doors when you start driving.
Autolock Requirements
Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:
• All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK
What Is Mislock
Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.
Mislock Limitations
When you press the lock button once, the
direction indicators do not flash if:
• Any door or the liftgate is open.
• The hood is open.
When you press the lock button twice
within three seconds, the horn sounds if:
• Any door or the liftgate is open.
• The hood is open.
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Select Screens
Calm Screen
Fuel Economy Trip 1
Trip 2
This Trip
Traffic Signs EV Coach
Electric Efficiency Eco BehaviorTire Pressure
Intelligent 4WD Off-Road
Trailer Light Check Seatbelts
Average Speed Auto Startstop
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if items are optional.
Configuring Gauges
1. Select Display Setup.
2. Select a setting. PERSONALIZED SETTINGS
Changing the Instrument Cluster
Display Language - Vehicles With:
4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen
You can change the language using the
instrument cluster display.
1. Select
Settings and press the menu
button.
2. Select
Display.
3. Select
Language.
4. Select a language.
Changing the Instrument Cluster
Display Language - Vehicles With:
6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen/12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
You can change the language using the
touchscreen.
1. Press
General.
2. Press
Language.
3. Select a language.
Note: Available languages vary by region.
Changing the Measure Unit -
Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen
You can change the measurement unit
using the instrument cluster display.
1. Select
Settings and press the menu
button.
2. Select
Display.
3. Select
Measurement Unit.
4. Select a measurement unit.
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely start
your vehicle and to adjust the interior
temperature according to the settings that
you chose.
REMOTE START
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under the
following conditions:
• The alarm horn is sounding.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The ignition is on.
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low.
Note: You can use remote start with
FordPass. See Connecting the Vehicle to
a Wi-Fi Network (page 409).
ENABLING REMOTE START
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Switch
Remote Start on or off. Note:
To remote start with FordPass, make
sure that the modem is enabled.
See
Connected Vehicle Requirements (page
409).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Remotely Starting the Vehicle Press the button on the remote
control.
Within three seconds, press the
button twice on the remote
control.
Note: You can also use the FordPass App
to start the vehicle.
Note: The turn signals flash twice.
Note: The parking lamps turn on when the
vehicle is running.
Note: The horn sounds if the system fails
to start.
Note: All other vehicle systems remain off
when you have remotely started the vehicle.
Note: The vehicle remains secured when
you have remotely started the vehicle. A
valid key must be inside your vehicle to
switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle Within three seconds, press the
button twice on the remote
control.
EXTENDING THE REMOTE
START DURATION
To extend the remote start duration during
remote start, do the following:
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