2021 FORD ESCAPE brake

Customizing the Instrument Cluster
Display - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen/12.3
Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen............................................................124
Adding Screens Using Select Screens.............................................................. 124
Configuring Gauges............................................ 125
D
Data Privacy......................................................22 Services That Third Parties Provide...............22
Services That We Provide.................................. 22
Declaration of Conformity.......................562
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 562
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades..................................360
Temperature A B C............................................. 361
Traction AA A B C............................................... 361
Treadwear............................................................ 360
Digital Radio
...................................................416
Digital Radio Indicators..................................... 417
Digital Radio Limitations.................................. 417
How Does Digital Radio Work....................... 416
Switching Digital Radio Reception On and Off........................................................................\
417
What Is Digital Radio........................................ 416
Disposing of Airbags.....................................55
Distance Alert
...............................................283
Adjusting the Sensitivity of Distance
Alert................................................................... 283
What Is Distance Alert..................................... 283
Distance Indication......................................281 Distance Indication Indicator........................ 283
Switching Distance Indication On and Off....................................................................... 283
What Is Distance Indication............................ 281
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings..........71 Door Ajar Audible Warning................................. 71
Doors and Locks.............................................69 Autolock................................................................... 70
Autounlock............................................................. 70
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...............71
Mislock..................................................................... 70
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle................................................................. 69Operating the Doors From Outside Your
Vehicle................................................................. 69
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting........71 Doors and Locks – Frequently Asked
Questions............................................................ 72
Doors and Locks – Information Messages............................................................. 71
Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps................71
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................345
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................345
Drive Mode Control.....................................262 Drive Modes......................................................... 263
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes............................................................... 264
Drive Modes
...................................................263
Deep Snow/Sand.............................................. 263
Eco........................................................................\
... 263
Normal................................................................... 263
Slippery................................................................. 263
Sport....................................................................... 263
Driver Alert
......................................................287
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting..................... 288
Driver Alert Indicators................................288 System Warnings.............................................. 288
Driver Alert Limitations..............................287
Driver Alert Precautions.............................287
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............288 Driver Alert – Information Messages.........288
Driving Economically
....................................311
Driving Hints.....................................................311
Driving Through Shallow Water...............311
E
Easy Entry and Exit.........................................77
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning........................................................225
Electric Parking Brake
................................224
Electric Parking Brake –
Troubleshooting............................................ 225
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting........................................225
Electric Parking Brake – Information Messages......................................................... 226
Electric Parking Brake – Warning Lamps................................................................ 225
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Instrument Cluster Display........................123
Personalized Settings....................................... 125
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................124
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................124
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................123
Instrument Cluster Indicators...................121 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 121
Auto Hold............................................................... 122
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 121
Auto-Start-Stop.................................................. 122
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 122
Cruise Control....................................................... 122
EV Charge.............................................................. 122
EV Later.................................................................. 122
EV Now................................................................... 122
Front Airbag.......................................................... 122
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 122
High Beam............................................................. 122
Lamps On.............................................................. 122
Ready to Drive...................................................... 122
Stability Control................................................... 122
Turn Signal............................................................. 122
Instrument Cluster
.........................................111
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 118
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen..............................113
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen...............................111
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen..............................112
Instrument Cluster Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:
12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen.............................................................115
Instrument Cluster Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:
6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen.............................................................114 Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV),
Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen..............................117
Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV),
Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen..............................116
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
............................................................120
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 120
Battery.................................................................... 120
Brake System....................................................... 120
Door Ajar................................................................ 120
Electric Park Brake............................................. 120
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature.................................................... 120
Fasten Rear Seatbelt........................................ 120
Fasten Seatbelt................................................... 120
High Voltage Electric System Failure..........120
Hood Ajar............................................................... 120
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 121
Low Beam Warning............................................. 121
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 121
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 121
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 121
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............................ 121
Oil Pressure............................................................ 121
Powertrain Fault................................................... 121
Vehicle Plugged In............................................... 121
Instrument Panel...........................................26
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control.......257 Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance............258
How Does Intelligent Adaptive Cruise
Control Work................................................... 257
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Alerts................................................................. 258
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators......................................................... 258
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations...................................................... 258
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions...................................................... 257
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Requirements................................................. 257
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off...................................................................... 258
Interior Air Quality
.........................................147
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Liftgate – Warning Lamps................................
85
Load Carrying................................................292 Roof Rack.............................................................. 297
Load Carrying Precautions.......................292
Loading Your Trailer....................................304
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors.........................................274
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........222
Locating the Charge Port.........................204
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors..........................................................277
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
................190
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad..........73
Locating the Memory Function Buttons.........................................................160
Locating the Power Outlet.......................168
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors
..........................................................281
Locating the Rear View Camera............240
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels..................................293
Locating the Tire label..............................360
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................................................................376
Locating the USB Ports.............................166 Charge Only USB Ports.................................... 166
Data Transfer USB Ports................................. 166
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger..........................................................169
Locating Your Vehicle...................................59
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry.................................................75
Locking the Doors................................................. 75
Unlocking the Doors............................................ 75
Locking the Rear Window Controls........................................................106
Luggage Compartment............................299
M
Maintenance..................................................333 Engine Oil.............................................................. 338
Exterior Bulbs...................................................... 349
Interior Bulbs........................................................ 351
Maintenance Precautions
........................333
Manual Climate Control.............................137 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 137
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 137Setting the Temperature..................................
137
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 138
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 138
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 138
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
137
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 138
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror..............................................................107
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..............................................................224
........................................................................\
.......... 224
Manual Park Release - Gasoline.............213 Manual Park Release Precautions................213
Using Manual Park Release............................ 213
What Is Manual Park Release........................ 213
Manual Seats
.................................................149
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 149
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 150
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 151
Folding the Seat Backrest............................... 156
Head Restraint Components......................... 149
Installing the Head Restraint......................... 150
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 150
Removing the Head Restraint....................... 150
Unfolding the Seat Backrest........................... 157
Master Access Code......................................73 Displaying the Master Access Code..............73
What Is the Master Access Code.................... 73
Memory Function
.........................................160
Memory Function Precautions................160
Mislock...............................................................70 Mislock Limitations.............................................. 70
Switching Mislock On and Off.......................... 71
What Is Mislock..................................................... 70
Mobile Communications Equipment...................................................532
Mobile Device Data........................................25
Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................110 Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............110
What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back................... 110
Moonroof.........................................................109 Moonroof Bounce-Back................................... 110
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Passive Anti-Theft System.........................87
How Does the Passive Anti-Theft System
Work..................................................................... 87
What Is the Passive Anti-Theft System................................................................. 87
Pedestrian Alert System.............................56
Perchlorate......................................................531
Personalized Settings.................................125 Changing the Instrument Cluster Display
Language.......................................................... 125
Changing the Measure Unit............................ 125
Changing the Temperature Unit................... 126
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit................... 126
Personal Safety System Components.................................................46
Personal Safety System ™
.........................46
Phone...............................................................455 Android Auto....................................................... 456
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 456
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 455
Text Messaging.................................................. 456
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 455
Playing Media Using the USB Port........166
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source............................................................414
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes...........................................................264
Auto EV................................................................. 264
EV Charge............................................................. 264
EV Later................................................................. 264
EV Now.................................................................. 265
Selecting a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Mode...................................................... 264
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information..................................................182
How Does a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work.................................................................... 182
How Does Low Engine Use Mode Work................................................................... 183
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics................................................ 182
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.......................................................... 183
What Is a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................................................... 182
What Is Low Engine Use Mode...................... 183Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information – Troubleshooting............183
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Information Messages............................. 184
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Warning Lamps.......................................... 183
Post-Crash Alert System...........................318 How Does the Post-Crash Alert System
Work................................................................... 318
Post-Crash Alert System Limitations.........318
Switching the Post-Crash Alert System Off....................................................................... 318
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System.........318
Power Outlet..................................................168
Power Outlet Precautions........................168
Power Seats.....................................................151
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 151
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 153
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 153
Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................ 153
Adjusting the Seat Height............................... 153
Head Restraint Components.......................... 151
Installing the Head Restraint.......................... 152
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 152
Removing the Head Restraint........................ 152
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations
............280
Pedestrian Detection Limitations...............280
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions............279
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................279
Automatic Emergency Braking..................... 283
Distance Alert..................................................... 283
Distance Indication............................................ 281
Evasive Steering Assist.................................... 284
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting............................................ 285
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........................................
285
Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................ 286
Pre-Collision Assist – Information Messages......................................................... 285
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage.........................................................358
12 Volt Battery..................................................... 358
Body....................................................................... 358
Brakes.................................................................... 358
Engine.................................................................... 358
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General..................................................................
358
Hybrid Battery Systems ................................. 358
Tires........................................................................\
359
Programming a MyKey.................................65
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener
Motor..............................................................163
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor...................164
Gate Operator / Canadian Programming.................................................. 164
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Hand-Held Transmitter...........163
Programming the Remote Control..........62
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats..........................................50
Puncture See: Changing a Flat Tire............................... 386
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................173 Starting the Engine............................................. 173
Switching the Ignition Off................................ 173
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode................................................................... 173
R
Radio Frequency Certification Labels...........................................................498
Blind Spot Information System Sensors............................................................ 498
Body Control Module........................................ 501
Cruise Control Module..................................... 505
Garage Door Opener........................................ 508
Keys and Remote Controls............................ 509
Radio Transceiver Module............................... 514
SYNC........................................................................\
517
Telematics Control Unit................................... 521
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors.............................................................. 521
Wireless Accessory Charging Module........527
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings.......................................................159
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators......................................................159
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations...................................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions..................................................158 Rear Occupant Alert System...................158
Rear Parking Aid...........................................235
Locating the Rear Parking Aid
Sensors............................................................. 236
Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............236
Rear Parking Aid Limitations......................... 235
What is the Rear Parking Aid......................... 235
Rear Seats
.......................................................155
Manual Seats....................................................... 155
Rear View Camera Guide Lines
..............240
Rear View Camera Object Distance Indicators......................................................241
Rear View Camera Precautions.............240
Rear View Camera......................................240 Rear View Camera Settings............................ 241
Rear View Camera Settings
......................241
Switching Rear View Camera Delay On and
Off....................................................................... 242
Zooming the Rear View Camera In and Out....................................................................... 241
Recalling a Preset Position.......................160 Linking a Preset Position to your Remote
Control or Passive Key................................. 160
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, AWD
............................................321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, FWD
.............................................321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)............321
Switching On........................................................ 321
Refueling..........................................................192 Manually Opening the Fuel Filler
Door.................................................................... 195
Refueling System Overview............................ 192
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 192
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge...........................................................225
Remote Control Limitations......................58
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
...........................................................134
Remotely Starting the Vehicle....................... 134
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle..................... 134
Remote Start Limitations
..........................134
Remote Start Precautions........................134
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Traction Control...........................................229
Traction Control – Troubleshooting...........229
Traction Control – Troubleshooting........................................229
Traction Control – Information Messages......................................................... 230
Traction Control – Warning Lamps.............229
Trailer Brake Precautions
.........................303
Trailer Sway Control Precautions...........310
Trailer Sway Control
....................................310
Trailer Towing Hints....................................304
Transporting the Vehicle............................319
Trip Computer
................................................129
Trip Data..........................................................130
This Trip.................................................................. 130
Trip 1 and 2............................................................ 130
U
Under Hood Fuse Box................................324 Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box.........324
Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood
Fuse Box........................................................... 325
Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box............324
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................335
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................336
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................337
USB Ports
........................................................166
Using Auto Hold...........................................228
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains.....................................369
Using Summer Tires...................................369
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................426
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 427
Media Sources.................................................... 426
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............422 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 423
Pairing a Phone................................................... 422
Phone Controls................................................... 423
Phone Voice Commands................................ 422Using the Instrument Cluster Display
Controls.........................................................123
Button......................................................................\
123
Return Button....................................................... 123
Status Indicator................................................... 123
Toggle Buttons..................................................... 123
Using the Remote Control
..........................58
Liftgate..................................................................... 58
Lock........................................................................\
... 58
Panic Alarm............................................................ 58
Remote Start......................................................... 58
Unlock...................................................................... 58
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................................................................377
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with sealing compound and air........................................ 378
Second Stage: Checking the tire pressure with the inflator kit...................................... 380
Tips for use of the kit......................................... 377
What to do after the tire has been sealed............................................................... 380
What to do when a tire is punctured...........377
Using This Publication..................................18
Using Voice Recognition
...........................420
Audio Voice Commands................................. 439
Climate Voice Commands............................ 440
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 420
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 443
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 442
Phone Voice Commands............................... 440
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 444
System Interaction and Feedback...............421
Voice Settings Commands............................ 444
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................352
Cleaning the Exterior........................................ 352
Cleaning the Interior......................................... 354
Vehicle Charging Status - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................128
Vehicle Identification Number
...............408
Locating the Vehicle Identification
Number............................................................ 408
Vehicle Identification Number Overview......................................................... 408
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Vehicle Identification.................................408
Vehicle Identification Number..................... 408
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.................................413
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
Venting the Moonroof................................109
Viewing the Tire Pressures......................384
W
Washer Fluid Specification.....................406
Washers.............................................................95 Adding Washer Fluid........................................... 96
Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off........................................................................\
. 95
Using the Rear Window Washer.................... 95
Using the Windshield Washer......................... 95
Washer Fluid Specification.............................. 96
Washer Precautions............................................ 95
Washers See: Wipers and Washers................................. 92
Waxing Your Vehicle
...................................356
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators.......................................................121
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
...........................................119
What Is 911 Assist...........................................57
What is AC Charging...................................201
What Is Active Park Assist........................243
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle...........180
What Is Auto-Start-Stop...........................185
What Is Blind Spot Information System..........................................................273
What Is Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
..........................................128
What Is Cross Traffic Alert........................276
What Is Cruise Control...............................247 Requirements...................................................... 247
What Is Drive Mode Control.....................262
What Is Driver Alert.....................................287
What Is Electric Efficiency - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).............127
What Is Ford Protect
..................................485
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(Canada Only).............................................. 486
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans - United States Only....................................... 485What Is Hill Start Assist.............................227
What Is MyKey................................................64
What Is Pre-Collision Assist.....................279
What Is Remote Start.................................134
What Is Speed Sign Recognition...........289
What Is the Cabin Air Filter........................147
What Is the Catalytic Converter.............199
What Is the Electric Parking Brake........224
What Is the Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge..............................................................119
What Is the Garage Door Opener...........162 HomeLink Wireless Control System............162
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating............................................................293
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).............293
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating............................................................293
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............................................................293
What Is the Head Up Display....................131
What Is the High Voltage Battery Gauge - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)
...........................................................119
What Is the High Voltage Battery.........200
What Is the Information Bar
......................119
What Is the Lane Keeping System........266
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System............................................................56
What Is the Personal Safety System............................................................46
What Is the Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With:
12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen
.............................................................118
What Is the Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With:
6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen
.............................................................118
What Is the Power Outlet.........................168
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................158
What Is the Rear View Camera
..............240
What Is the Speedometer..........................118
What Is the Tachometer - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..............117
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