2021 FORD ESCAPE warning

Automatic High Beam Control
Precautions
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the high beams on or off. WARNING:
Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow. WARNING:
You may need to
override the system when approaching
other road users. WARNING:
You may need to
override the system during inclement
weather.
Automatic High Beam Control
Requirements
The system turns the high beams on if all
of the following occur:
• You switch the system on.
• You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
• The ambient light level is low enough
that you require high beams.
• There is no traffic in front of your
vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than
approximately
32 mph (52 km/h). Automatic High Beam Control
Limitations
The system turns the high beams off if any
of the following occur:
•
You switch the system off.
• You set the lighting control to any
position except autolamps.
• The ambient light level is high enough
that you do not require high beams.
• The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.
• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• The vehicle speed falls below
approximately
27 mph (44 km/h).
Switching Automatic High Beam
Control On and Off
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Lighting.
4. Switch
Auto Highbeam on or off.
Automatic High Beam Control
Indicators Illuminates to confirm when the
system is ready to assist.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE
WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury. WARNING:
When closing the
power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings. Press the window control switch
to open the window. Lift the
window control switch to close
the window.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise when
just one window is open, slightly open the
opposite window.
One-Touch Down
(If Equipped)
Press the window control switch fully and
release it. Press again or lift it to stop the
window.
One-Touch Up
(If Equipped)
Lift the window control switch fully and
release it. Press or lift it again to stop the
window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1. Lift and hold the window control switch
until you fully close the door window.
Continue to hold the window control
switch for a few seconds after you
close the window.
2. Release the window control switch. 3. Press and hold the window control
switch until you fully open the door
window.
4. Release the window control switch.
5. Lift and hold the window control switch
until you fully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation by carrying out the one-touch down and
one-touch up features.
Accessory Delay
The window switches remain operational
for several minutes when you switch the
ignition off or until you open either front
door.
WINDOW BOUNCE-BACK (If
Equipped)
What Is Window Bounce-Back
The window stops and reverses some
distance if it detects an obstacle when
closing.
Overriding Window Bounce-Back WARNING: If you override
bounce-back, the window does not
reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take
care when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. WARNING: Bounce-back is off until
you reset the memory. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal
injury or damage to your vehicle.
Note: The window stops if you release the
switch before the window fully closes.
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INTERIOR MIRROR
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
MANUALLY DIMMING THE
INTERIOR MIRROR
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR
MIRROR (If Equipped)
What Is the Auto-Dimming Interior
Mirror
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or when you shift into
reverse (R).
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Limitations
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
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ADJUSTING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death. Left-hand mirror.
A
Right-hand mirror.
B To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicle
on, with the ignition in accessory mode or
the engine running. 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.
The control light turns on.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror control again. The control light turns off.
FOLDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE
SUN SHADE
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the sun shades.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury.
The controls are on the overhead console.
Opening the Sun Shade Press and release the switch to
activate the one-touch open
feature. To stop movement,
press the switch a second time. The sun
shade also opens when you open the
moonroof.
Note: The sun shade stops short of its fully
opened position for the comfort of rear
passengers. To fully open the sun shade,
press the switch again.
Closing the Sun Shade Press and release the switch to
activate the one-touch close
feature. To stop movement,
press the switch a second time.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
MOONROOF WARNING:
Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the moonroof. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING:
When closing the
moonroof, verify that it is free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
roof opening.
The controls are on the overhead console.
Opening the Moonroof Press and release the switch to
activate the one-touch open
feature. To stop movement,
press the switch a second time.
Note: The moonroof stops short of the fully
opened position to reduce wind noise or
rumbling that may happen with the
moonroof fully open.
Press and release the switch again to fully
open the moonroof.
Closing the Moonroof Press and release the switch to
activate the one-touch close
feature, from either the open or
vent positions. To stop movement, press
the switch a second time.
VENTING THE MOONROOF WARNING:
Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the moonroof. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.
The moonroof controls are on the
overhead console.
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WHAT IS THE VEHICLE RANGE
DISPLAY - PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
For plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric only
driving range is displayed in addition to the
gasoline distance to empty.
Vehicle range indicates the estimated
distance your vehicle can travel with the
energy currently onboard. Estimates vary
based on the energy used when driving.
Changes in driving pattern can cause the
values to not only decrease but also
increase or stay constant for periods of
time.
The amount of energy being used when
driving is affected by:
•
Mild or aggressive acceleration or
braking.
• Your vehicle's speed.
• Use of accessories, such as climate
control.
• Ambient temperature and weather
conditions.
• Driving in a city or on a highway.
• Driving on hilly road conditions.
Note: It is normal for vehicle range
estimates to vary due to changes in average
energy usage. This could cause different
range estimates each time you fully charge
your battery or fill your tank. WHAT IS THE HIGH VOLTAGE
BATTERY GAUGE - PLUG-IN
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(PHEV)
The high voltage battery gauge displays
the total amount of charge associated with
your available electric only driving range.
A full fill represents the total amount of
energy you can get from an external
charge, plugging your vehicle in. When the
fill reaches empty the powertrain system
switches to hybrid mode. See Hybrid
Electric Vehicle Information (page 180).
WHAT IS THE ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
WHAT IS THE INFORMATION
BAR
The information bar displays information
related to the ambient air temperature,
odometer, compass, indicators and
warning lamps.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
Warning lamps alert you to a vehicle
condition that could become serious.
Some lamps illuminate when you start
your vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates your
vehicle requires service. Your
vehicle continues to have normal braking
without the anti-lock brake system
function. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Battery It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running, this indicates your vehicle
requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Brake System It illuminates when you apply the
parking brake and the ignition is
on. If it illuminates when your
vehicle is moving, make sure the
parking brake is released. If the
parking brake is released, this
indicates low brake fluid level or the brake
system requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: Indicators may vary depending on
region.
Door Ajar It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open. Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake requires
service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature If it illuminates, safely stop your
vehicle and switch your vehicle
off. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt It illuminates and a tone sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.
Fasten Rear Seatbelt It illuminates and a tone sounds
until you fasten the rear
seatbelts.
High Voltage Electric System
Failure It illuminates if your vehicle has
an electrical component fault or
failure that causes your vehicle
to shutdown or enter a limited operating
mode. A message may appear in the
instrument cluster display.
Hood Ajar It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the hood is not
completely closed.
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Liftgate Ajar
It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Warning It illuminates when the low
beam headlamp requires service.
Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If illuminated,
check your tire pressure as soon
as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,
have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Low Washer Fluid It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the engine is off, this is
normal operation. If it illuminates
when the engine is on this indicates that
the emission control system requires
service. If it flashes, have your vehicle
checked immediately. See Starting and
Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps
(page
177). Oil Pressure It illuminates when the engine
oil pressure is low.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the powertrain
requires service. Have the
system checked as soon as
possible.
Vehicle Plugged In
(If Equipped) It illuminates when your vehicle
is plugged in.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various features
that are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 249).
Automatic High Beam Control See
Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 101).
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