2021 FORD ESCAPE warning light

WARNING: Keep batteries out of
reach of children. Batteries contain
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when
working near the battery to protect
against possible splashing of acid
solution. In case of acid contact with skin
or eyes, flush immediately with water for
a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed,
call a physician immediately. WARNING:
Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash your hands
after handling
. WARNING:
This vehicle may have
more than one battery. Removing the
battery cables from only one battery
does not disconnect your vehicle
electrical system. Make sure you
disconnect the battery cables from all
batteries when disconnecting power.
Failure to do so may cause serious
personal injury or property damage.
The battery is in the engine compartment.
See
Under Hood Overview (page 335).
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free
battery. It does not require additional
water during service.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry and the
battery cables tightly fastened to the
battery terminals. If any corrosion is
present on the battery or terminals, remove
the cables from the terminals and clean
with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and
water. We recommend that you disconnect the
negative battery cable terminal from the
battery if you plan to store your vehicle for
an extended period.
Note:
If you only disconnect the negative
battery cable terminal, make sure it is
isolated or placed away from the battery
terminal to avoid unintended connection or
arcing.
To maintain correct operation of the
battery management system, if you add
any electrical devices to your vehicle, do
not connect the ground connection directly
to the negative battery terminal. A
connection at the negative battery terminal
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to your vehicle this may
adversely affect battery performance,
durability and the performance of other
electrical systems on your vehicle.
If you replace the battery make sure it
matches the electrical requirements of
your vehicle.
If you disconnect or replace the battery
and your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, it must relearn its adaptive
strategy. Because of this, the transmission
may shift firmly when first driven. This is
normal operation while the transmission
fully updates its operation to optimum
shift feel.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
To disconnect or remove the battery, do
the following:
1. Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
2. Switch all electrical equipment off, for
example lights and radio.
3. Wait a minimum of two minutes before
disconnecting the battery.
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Note:
The engine management system has
a power hold function and remains powered
for a period of time after you switch the
ignition off. This is to allow diagnostic and
adaptive tables to be stored. Disconnecting
the battery without waiting can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable terminal.
5. Disconnect the positive battery cable terminal.
6. Remove the battery securing clamp.
7. Remove the battery.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Before reconnecting the battery,
make sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note: Make sure the battery cable terminals
are fully tightened.
Note: After cleaning or replacing the
battery, make sure you reinstall the battery
cover or shield.
If you disconnect or replace the vehicle
battery, you must reset the following
features:
• Window bounce-back. See Windows
(page 105).
• Clock Settings.
• Pre-set radio stations.
• Steering Angle Sensor.
Note: To calibrate the steering angle
sensor, drive the vehicle above
30 mph
(50 km/h) for a minimum of 1.2 mi (2 km).
Make sure to drive straight ahead for a
minimum of 30 seconds. Several vehicle
functions are disabled and a warning light
could appear until the sensor is calibrated. Battery Management System
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life. If excessive battery
drain is detected, the system temporarily
disables some of the following features:
•
Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message may appear in the information
display to alert you that battery protection
actions are active.
After battery replacement, or in some
cases after charging the battery with an
external charger, the battery management
system requires eight hours of vehicle sleep
time to relearn the battery state of charge.
During this time your vehicle must remain
fully locked with the ignition off.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
Battery Disposal Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.
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•
In the first stage, the tire will be
reinflated with a sealing compound
and air. After the tire has been inflated,
you will need to drive the vehicle a
short distance approximately 4 mi
(6 km) to distribute the sealant in the
tire.
• In the second stage, you will need to
check the tire pressure and adjust, if
necessary, to the vehicle's specified
tire inflation pressure.
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire
with sealing compound and air WARNING:
Do not stand directly
over the kit while inflating the tire. If you
notice any unusual bulges or
deformations in the tire's sidewall during
inflation, stop and call roadside
assistance. WARNING:
If the tire does not
inflate to the recommended tire pressure
within 15 minutes, stop and call roadside
assistance.
Park the vehicle in a safe, level and secure
area, away from moving traffic.
Turn the hazard lights on. Apply the parking
brake and power off the vehicle. Inspect
the flat tire for visible damage.
If a puncture is located in the tire sidewall,
stop and call roadside assistance.
1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve.
2. Unwrap the dual purpose hose (black tube) from the back of the compressor
housing.
3. Fasten the hose to the tire valve by turning the connector clockwise.
Tighten the connection securely. 4. Plug the power cable into the 12-volt
power point in the vehicle.
5. Remove the warning sticker found on the casing/housing and place it on the
top of the instrument panel or the
center of the dash.
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(If Equipped) E175979

VIEWING THE TIRE
PRESSURES To view the current tire pressures,
use the information display or
touchscreen.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
– Warning Lamps
The low tire pressure warning
lamp has combined functions,
as it warns you when your tires
need air, and when the system is no longer
capable of functioning as intended. Action Required
Possible Cause
Warning Lamp
After inflating your tires to the manufac-
turer’s recommended pressure as shown
on the Tire Label, on the edge of driver
door or the B-Pillar, drive your vehicle for
at least two minutes over 20 mph
(32 km/h) before the light turns off.
One or more tires are
significantly under inflated
Solid warning lamp
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
and refit it to your vehicle to restore
operation of the system.
Temporary spare wheel
in use
Solid warning lamp
or flashing warning lamp
If the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire pressures and the temporary
spare wheel is not in use, the system
detected a fault that requires service.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Tire pressure monitoring
system malfunction
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SUNA Products and/or Services are
intended as an aid to personal motoring
and travel planning, and do not provide
comprehensive or accurate information on
all occasions. On occasions, you may
experience additional delay as a result of
using SUNA Products and/or Services. You
acknowledge that it is not intended, or
suitable, for use in applications where time
of arrival or driving directions may impact
the safety of the public or yourself.
4. Use of SUNA Products and Services
while driving
You, and other authorised drivers of the
vehicle in which SUNA Products and/or
Services are available or installed and
active, remain at all times responsible for
observing all relevant laws and codes of
safe driving. In particular, you agree to only
actively operate SUNA Products and/or
Services when the Vehicle is at a complete
stop and it is safe to do so.
5. Service Continuity and Reception of
the SUNA Traffic Channel
We will use reasonable endeavours to
provide the SUNA Traffic Channel 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year. The SUNA Traffic
Channel may occasionally be unavailable
for technical reasons or for planned
maintenance. We will try to perform
maintenance at times when congestion is
light. We reserve the right to withdraw
SUNA Products and/or Services at any
time.
Also, we cannot assure the uninterrupted
reception of the SUNA Traffic Channel
RDS-TMC signal at any particular location.
6. Limitation of Liability
Neither Intelematics (nor its suppliers or
the manufacturer of your device (the
“Suppliers”)) shall be liable to you or to
any third party for any damages either
direct, indirect, incidental, consequential
or otherwise arising out of the use of or
inability to use SUNA Products and/or Services even if Intelematics or a Supplier
has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. You also acknowledge that the
neither Intelematics nor any Supplier
guarantees nor make any warranties that
relate to the availability, accuracy or
completeness of SUNA Products and/or
Services, and to the extent which it is
lawful to do so, both Intelematics and each
Supplier excludes any warranties which
might otherwise be implied by any State
or Federal legislation in relation to SUNA
Products and/or Services.
7. Please Note
Great care has been taken in preparing this
manual. Constant product development
may mean that some information is not
entirely up-to-date. The information in this
document is subject to change without
notice.
EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alter
the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the
vehicle from the engine and exhaust
system heat and noise. On vehicles with
no original equipment floor covering
insulation, do not carry passengers in a
manner that permits prolonged skin
contact with the metal floor. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
fire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws.
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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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Security – Troubleshooting........................89
Security – Frequently Asked
Questions.......................................................... 90
Security – Information Messages.................. 89
Selecting a Drive Mode - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV).........................................................262
Selecting a Drive Mode - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................262
Selecting the Audio Source......................414
Sensitive Locking Mode
..............................40
How Does Sensitive Locking Mode
Work...................................................................... 41
What is Sensitive Locking Mode.................... 40
Service Data
.....................................................23
Setting a Memory Preset...........................414
Settings Data...................................................24 Comfort and Convenience Data..................... 24
Entertainment Data............................................ 24
Settings...........................................................469 911 Assist.............................................................. 469
Ambient Lighting............................................... 470
Audio...................................................................... 469
Automatic Updates.......................................... 470
Bluetooth............................................................. 469
Charge Settings.................................................. 470
Clock...................................................................... 469
Display................................................................... 470
Driver Assist......................................................... 469
FordPass............................................................... 469
General.................................................................. 469
Message Center.................................................. 470
Mobile Apps......................................................... 470
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 470
Navigation............................................................ 470
Personal Profiles................................................ 470
Phone
.................................................................... 469
Seats....................................................................... 470
Sound.................................................................... 469
Valet Mode........................................................... 470
Vehicle................................................................... 469
Voice Control....................................................... 470
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap.................................................................253
Following a Vehicle........................................... 254
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed............................................................252
Manually Changing the Set Speed.............253 Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed from a
Complete Stop............................................... 253
Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences.................................................207
Charge Times Button....................................... 207
Setting the Clock and Date.......................415 Switching Automatic Time Updates On and
Off....................................................................... 415
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........247 Changing the Set Speed................................. 247
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height.......82
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance.......................................290
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning.........................................290
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear.................211
Side Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist...................................................237
Locating the Side Parking Aid Sensors............................................................. 238
Side Parking Aid Audible Warnings............238
Side Parking Aid Limitations.......................... 237
What is the Side Parking Aid.......................... 237
Sitting in the Correct Position..................148
Sounding the Panic Alarm..........................59
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................492
Exceptions........................................................... 494
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 247
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators.....................................................289
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations..................................................289
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions................................................289
Speed Sign Recognition...........................289
Speed Sign Recognition –
Troubleshooting............................................ 290
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting.......................................290
Speed Sign Recognition – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 291
Speed Sign Recognition – Information Messages......................................................... 290
Stability Control Indicator.........................232
Stability Control
............................................231
Stability Control – Troubleshooting...........232
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