2021 FORD ESCAPE seats

Cleaning Leather and Vinyl
We recommend that you only clean the
leather and vinyl surfaces in the following
way:
1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft
cloth.
3. Make sure the leather is dry, then apply
a small amount of conditioner to a
clean, dry cloth.
4. Rub the conditioner into the leather until it disappears. Allow the
conditioner to dry, then repeat the
process for the entire interior. If a film
appears, wipe it off with a dry, clean
cloth.
5. For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you
contact an authorized dealer.
Cleaning Fabric Seats and
Headliners WARNING: On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the
side airbag system and affect
performance of the side airbag in a crash.
We recommend that you only clean the
fabric seats and headliners in the following
way:
1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft
cloth. 3. For additional information and
assistance, we recommend that you
contact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If a
ring forms on the fabric, clean the entire
area immediately, but do not oversaturate
or the ring could set.
Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats
We recommend that you only clean your
carpets in the following way:
1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft
cloth.
3. For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you
contact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If a
ring forms on the fabric, clean the entire
area immediately, but do not oversaturate
or the ring could set.
We recommend that you only clean your
floor mats in the following way:
1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
2. Wash rubber floor mats using mild soap and lukewarm or cold water.
3. Completely dry the floor mat before placing them back in your vehicle.
Cleaning Seatbelts WARNING:
Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SYNC is an in-vehicle communications
system that works with your Bluetooth
enabled cellular phone and portable media
player. This allows you to:
•
Make and receive calls.
• Access and play music from your
portable music player.
• Use 911 Assist or Emergency Assistance
and applications via SYNC AppLink. *
• Access phonebook contacts and music
using voice commands.
• Stream music from your connected
phone.
• Text message.
• Use the advanced voice recognition
system.
• Charge your USB device (if your device
supports this).
* These features are not available in all
markets and may require activation.
Available AppLink enabled apps vary by
market.
Make sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC.
Support
SYNC support is available at your regional
Ford website. See SYNC™
Troubleshooting (page 427).
SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
• Essential for keeping up with the latest
software downloads available for
SYNC.
• Access to customer support for any
questions you may have. Driving Restrictions
For your safety, certain features are
speed-dependent and restricted when your
vehicle is traveling over
3 mph (5 km/h).
Safety Information WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
When using SYNC:
• Do not operate playing devices if the
power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Place cords and cables
out of the way, so they do not interfere
with the operation of pedals, seats,
compartments or safe driving abilities.
• Do not leave playing devices in your
vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. See your
device's manual for further information.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the
system. See an authorized dealer.
Privacy Information
When a cellular phone is connected to
SYNC, the system creates a profile within
your vehicle that is linked to that cellular
phone. This profile is created in order to
offer you more cellular features and to
operate more efficiently. Among other
things, this profile may contain data about
your cellular phone book, text messages
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(If Equipped)

Automatic Updates
Select this tile to adjust the automatic
update settings.
Mobile Apps
Select this tile to adjust permissions,
enable, disable, and update mobile apps.
Display
Select this tile to adjust display settings
like brightness and auto dim.
Charge Settings (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the electric vehicle
charge settings.
Voice Control
Select this tile to adjust voice control
settings like command confirmations and
displayed lists.
Navigation
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust navigation settings
like map preferences and route guidance. Multi Contour Seats
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the position and
massage function of your multi contour
seats.
Seats
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the lumbar
function of your seats.
Message Center
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to view vehicle messages.
Personal Profiles
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust recalled memory
features when using personal profiles.
Valet Mode
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to enable and disable valet
mode.
Ambient Lighting
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to change the color or
intensity of the interior lighting.
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(If Equipped)

Automatic Transmission –
Troubleshooting.........................................215
Automatic Transmission – Information Messages.......................................................... 215
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................185 Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........186
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................185
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................185
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................186
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................... 187
Auto-Start-Stop – Information Messages.......................................................... 186
Autounlock.......................................................70 Autounlock Requirements................................ 70
Switching Autounlock On and Off.................70
What Is Autounlock............................................. 70
Autowipers
........................................................92
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Rain
Sensor................................................................. 93
Autowipers Settings............................................ 92
What Are Autowipers......................................... 92
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 217
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 345
Blind Spot Information System
..............273
Blind Spot Information System –
Troubleshooting............................................. 275
Blind Spot Information System Indicators......................................................274
Blind Spot Information System Limitations...................................................273
Blind Spot Information System Precautions.................................................273
Blind Spot Information System Requirements.............................................273
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting........................................275
Blind Spot Information System – Information Messages................................. 275
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............330 Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse
Box..................................................................... 330Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control
Module Fuse Box.......................................... 330
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box..................................................................... 330
Body Styling Kit Precautions...................357
Body Styling Kits..........................................357
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........333
Booster Seats
..................................................36
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 36
Brake Fluid Specification..........................222
Brake Over Accelerator...............................221
Brake Precautions.........................................221
Brakes................................................................221 Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 221
Brakes – Troubleshooting............................... 223
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................223 Brakes – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 223
Brakes – Warning Lamps................................ 223
Breaking-In.......................................................311
C
Calculating Payload....................................295
Calculating the Load Limit.......................295 Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.................................................. 296
California Proposition 65
...........................531
Canceling the Set Speed..........................248
Capacities and Specifications.................391
Catalytic Converter
......................................199
Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting ............................................. 199
Catalytic Converter Precautions............199
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................199
Catalytic Converter – Warning Lamps................................................................ 199
Changing a Flat Tire...................................386 Stowing the flat tire.......................................... 388
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................386
Changing the 12V Battery.........................345
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............346
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™
.............343
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Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L,
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........344
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............344
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................61
Battery Replacement Procedure..................... 61
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........60
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
....................................413
Charge Port Indicators..............................204
Charging a Device.........................................167
Charging a Wireless Device
......................169
Charging Equipment...................................201
........................................................................\
........... 201
MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS............................................ 204
Charging Your Vehicle.................................201 AC Charging......................................................... 205
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................... 208
Charging Your Vehicle Precautions
........201
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting.......................................208
Charging Your Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions........................................................ 209
Charging Your Vehicle – Information Messages......................................................... 208
Checking MyKey System Status..............66
Checking the Brake Fluid...........................222
Checking the Coolant................................339 Adding Coolant.................................................. 339
Coolant Change.................................................. 341
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
.................................................. 342
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 341
Severe Climates................................................. 340
Checking the Seatbelts...............................44
Checking the Tire Pressures.....................372
Checking the Wiper Blades
........................94
Children and Airbags....................................50
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................29 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points................................................................... 29
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points................................................... 30What Are the Child Restraint Anchor
Points................................................................... 29
Child Restraints
..............................................30
Child Restraint Position Information............30
Child Restraints Recommendation................31
Child Safety......................................................28 Child Restraint Anchor Points......................... 29
Child Restraints.................................................... 30
Installing Child Restraints.................................. 31
Child Safety Locks.........................................38 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 38
Right-Hand Side................................................... 38
Child Safety Precautions
.............................28
Cleaning Products.......................................352
Materials................................................................ 352
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................352
Cleaning Camera Lenses and
Sensors............................................................. 354
Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or Stainless Steel................................................................... 353
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps............................................................... 352
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics......................... 354
Cleaning the Engine Compartment............353
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............352
Cleaning the Underbody................................. 354
Cleaning Wheels................................................ 353
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................... 353
Cleaning the Interior...................................354 Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................355
Cleaning Displays and Screens.................... 354
Cleaning Fabric Seats and Headliners....................................................... 355
Cleaning Leather and Vinyl ........................... 355
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks............................. 356
Cleaning Plastic.................................................. 354
Cleaning Seatbelts............................................ 355
Cleaning Storage Compartments...............356
Cleaning the Instrument Panel.................... 354
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66
Clearing the Garage Door Opener.........164
Climate Control
..............................................137
Closing the Liftgate.......................................78 Closing the Hands-Free Liftgate.................... 83
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Exterior Bulbs................................................349
Changing a Front Fog Lamp Bulb.................351
Changing a Front Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb................................................................... 350
Changing a Headlamp Bulb.......................... 349
Changing a Reversing Lamp Bulb................351
Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................349
Exterior Lamps................................................99 Exterior Lamp Audible Warning................... 100
Exterior Lamp Indicators................................. 100
Switching the Daytime Running Lamps On and Off................................................................ 99
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 99
Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 99
Exterior Lighting Control..............................97
Exterior Lighting..............................................97
Autolamps.............................................................. 98
Automatic High Beam Control..................... 100
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting............................................. 102
Exterior Lamps...................................................... 99
Headlamps............................................................. 97
Headlamps – Troubleshooting...................... 98
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................108
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................40
Federal Highway Administration Regulation...................................................533
Flat Tire See: Changing a Flat Tire............................... 386
Floor Mats
........................................................312
Folding the Exterior Mirrors......................108
Ford Protect..................................................485
Front Parking Aid
.........................................236
Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........237
Front Parking Aid Limitations........................ 236
Locating the Front Parking Aid Sensors.............................................................. 237
What is the Front Parking Aid....................... 236
Front Passenger Sensing System
.............51
Front Passenger Sensing System
Indicators............................................................ 53
Front Passenger Sensing System Precautions........................................................ 53How Does the Front Passenger Sensing
System Work...................................................... 51
What Is the Front Passenger Sensing System.................................................................. 51
Front Seat Precautions..............................148
Front Seats
.....................................................148
Heated Seats........................................................ 153
Manual Seats....................................................... 149
Power Seats........................................................... 151
Fuel and Refueling.......................................188 Fuel and Refueling –
Troubleshooting............................................. 197
Fuel Quality.......................................................... 189
Refueling................................................................ 192
Running Out of Fuel.......................................... 190
Fuel and Refueling Precautions
.............188
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.........................................197
Fuel and Refueling – Information Messages.......................................................... 197
Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps.........197
Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline...........126
Fuel Economy Display - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................126
Fuel Economy Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........................127
Fuel Gauge.......................................................118 Fuel Gauge Limitations..................................... 118
Locating the Fuel Filler Door........................... 118
What Is Distance to Empty.............................. 118
What Is the Fuel Gauge..................................... 118
What Is the Low Fuel Reminder..................... 118
Fuel Quality
....................................................189
Selecting the Correct Fuel.............................. 189
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................402
Fuel Tank Capacity
......................................196
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 196
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
.........................................403
Fuse Precautions.........................................324
Fuses................................................................324
Body Control Module Fuse Box.................... 330
Fuses – Troubleshooting................................. 332
Under Hood Fuse Box...................................... 324
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Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................332
Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions.........332
G
Garage Door Opener...................................162
Garage Door Opener Limitations
...........162
Garage Door Opener Precautions..........162
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies.................................................165
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance..................................................... 165
General Maintenance Information........487 Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 489
Owner Checks and Services......................... 488
Protecting Your Investment........................... 487
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 487
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 487
Glasses Holder
................................................171
Locating the Glasses Holder............................ 171
Glossary of Tire Terminology..................366
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
..............................................................212
Grade Assist Indicators..................................... 213
Switching Grade Assist On and Off.............213
What Is Grade Assist......................................... 212
H
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 348
Headlamps.......................................................97 Headlamp Indicators.......................................... 97
Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On and Off........................................................................\
. 97
Using the High Beam Headlamps.................. 97
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................98 Headlamps – Frequently Asked
Questions ........................................................... 98
Head Up Display
.............................................131
Head Up Display – Troubleshooting............133
Head Up Display Indicators.......................132
Head Up Display Settings...........................131 Selecting Which Information the System
Displays .............................................................. 132Head Up Display –
Troubleshooting.........................................133
Head Up Display – Information Messages.......................................................... 133
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................146
Heated Rear Window..................................146
Heated Seats
..................................................153
Heated Seat Precautions................................. 153
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 154
Heated Windshield
......................................146
Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 146
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
High Voltage Battery..................................200
High Voltage Battery Precautions........200
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV).............................................................314
Crashes................................................................... 314
Fires........................................................................\
.. 314
Post-Incident........................................................ 315
Hill Start Assist..............................................227 Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............227
Hill Start Assist Precautions....................227
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........227 Hill Start Assist – Information
Messages.......................................................... 227
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
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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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