2021 FORD ESCAPE key

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada
’s
licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Keys and Remote Controls
Argentina Brazil
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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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Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................. 82
Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................. 78
Closing the Liftgate Using the Remote Control................................................................. 83
Cold Weather Precautions.........................311
Configuring the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen
............................................129
Connected Vehicle.....................................409
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................... 409
Connected Vehicle Data
..............................24
Connected Vehicle Limitations.............409
Connected Vehicle Requirements........409
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................410
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................411
Connecting a Trailer....................................301 Safety Chains...................................................... 302
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 301
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 301
Connecting a Trailer Precautions
...........301
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................409
Connecting FordPass to the Modem........409
Enabling and Disabling the Modem..........409
What Is the Modem......................................... 409
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................409
Contacting Us
...................................................15
Argentina.................................................................. 15
Asia Pacific.............................................................. 15
Australia.................................................................... 15
Brazil........................................................................\
... 15
Canada...................................................................... 15
Caribbean, Central America and Israel.........15
Europe....................................................................... 15
Ford Credit - US Only........................................... 16
Middle East.............................................................. 16
New Zealand........................................................... 15
North Africa ............................................................ 15
Puerto Rico.............................................................. 16
South Korea............................................................ 16
Sub-Saharan Africa ............................................. 15
U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico................15 United States..........................................................
15
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
.........400
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™.........401
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
..........................................401
Crash and Breakdown Information........313 Automatic Crash Shutoff................................ 319
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................... 315
Post-Crash Alert System................................. 318
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......54
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key....................................................................65
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start..................................................65
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........413 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 413
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password.......................................................... 413
Cross Traffic Alert........................................276 Cross Traffic Alert –
Troubleshooting............................................ 278
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators....................277
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations.................276
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............276
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting........................................278
Cross Traffic Alert – Information Messages......................................................... 278
Cruise Control
................................................247
Cruise Control Indicators..........................248
Cup Holders
......................................................171
Cup Holder Precautions..................................... 171
Customer Information...............................495 Radio Frequency Certification
Labels............................................................... 498
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display
Screen............................................................124
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Interior Bulbs..................................................351
Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................. 351
Interior Lamp Function...............................103 Switching the Interior Lamp Function On
and Off.............................................................. 103
What Is the Interior Lamp Function............103
Interior Lighting
.............................................103
Ambient Lighting................................................ 103
Interior Lamp Function..................................... 103
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.............104
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting
.......104
Interior Lighting – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 104
Interior Mirror
..................................................107
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror......................... 107
Interior Mirror Precautions.........................107
Introduction.......................................................17
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................315
Jump Starting Precautions.............................. 315
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................... 316
Preparing the Vehicle........................................ 316
K
Keyless Entry....................................................73 Keyless Entry Settings........................................ 74
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting.................... 75
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry..................................................... 75
Master Access Code............................................ 73
Keyless Entry Limitations............................73
Keyless Entry Settings..................................74 Clearing All Personal Access Codes..............74
Creating Personal Access Codes.................... 74
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function.............................................................. 74
Switching Keyless Entry On and Off..............74
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..............75 Keyless Entry – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................... 75
Keys and Remote Controls.........................58 Keys and Remote Controls –
Troubleshooting............................................... 63Keys and Remote Controls –
Troubleshooting..........................................63
Keys and Remote Controls – Information Messages............................................................ 63
L
Lane Centering
.............................................255
How Does Lane Centering Work.................. 255
Lane Centering Alerts...................................... 256
Lane Centering Automatic Cancellation.................................................... 257
Lane Centering Indicators............................... 257
Lane Centering Limitations........................... 256
Lane Centering Precautions.......................... 255
Lane Centering Requirements...................... 255
Switching Lane Centering On and Off...................................................................... 256
Lane Keeping System Indicators...........269
Lane Keeping System................................266 Aid Mode.............................................................. 268
Alert and Aid Mode........................................... 268
Alert Mode............................................................ 267
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting............................................ 270
Lane Keeping System Limitations........266
Lane Keeping System Precautions
.................................................266
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting........................................270
Lane Keeping System – Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................... 271
Lane Keeping System – Information Messages......................................................... 270
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft................................305
Liftgate...............................................................78 Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 78
Liftgate – Troubleshooting............................... 85
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 78
Liftgate Obstacle Detection
......................84
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 84
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 85
Liftgate Precautions
.....................................80
Liftgate – Troubleshooting.........................85
Liftgate – Frequently Asked
Questions ........................................................... 86
Liftgate – Information Messages................... 85
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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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Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L
EcoBoost™.................................................394
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................394
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV).........................................395
Muting the Audio..........................................415
MyKey Settings...............................................64 Configurable MyKey Settings.......................... 64
Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................64
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................66
MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions.........68
MyKey – Information Messages..................... 66
MyKey ™.............................................................64
MyKey Settings..................................................... 64
MyKey – Troubleshooting................................. 66
N
Navigation.......................................................457 Changing the Format of the Map................458
cityseeker............................................................. 460
Michelin Travel Guide........................................ 461
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 462
Route Guidance................................................. 459
Setting a Destination........................................ 457
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 461
Zoom...................................................................... 458
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........490 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 490
Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 491
O
Opening and Closing the Flip Key............58 Closing Your Flip Key........................................... 59
Opening Your Flip Key........................................ 58
Opening and Closing the Hood
..............333
Closing the Hood............................................... 334
Information Messages..................................... 334
Opening the Hood............................................. 333
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................... 334
Opening and Closing the Moonroof......................................................109
Closing the Moonroof....................................... 109
Opening the Moonroof .................................... 109Opening and Closing the Sun
Shade............................................................109
Closing the Sun Shade..................................... 109
Opening the Sun Shade.................................. 109
Opening and Closing the Windows.......105 Accessory Delay.................................................. 105
One-Touch Down............................................... 105
One-Touch Up..................................................... 105
Opening the Liftgate.....................................78 Opening the Hands-Free Liftgate................... 81
Opening the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle................................................................ 80
Opening the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................. 78
Opening the Liftgate Using the Remote Control................................................................. 78
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle.............................................................69
Individually Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Locking Button................70
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Central Locking................................................ 69
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle.............................................................69
Individually Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Key Blade.......................... 69
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Key Blade........................................................... 69
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Remote Control............................................... 69
Ordering a Canadian French Owner's Manual.........................................................496
Overriding the Set Speed
.........................254
P
Parking Aid Indicators................................238
Parking Aid Precautions............................235
Parking Aids
...................................................235
Front Parking Aid............................................... 236
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting................... 239
Rear Parking Aid................................................. 235
Side Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist........................................................ 237
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............239 Parking Aids – Information
Messages......................................................... 239
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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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Remote Start Remote Control
Indicators......................................................135
Remote Control Feedback.............................. 135
Remote Start..................................................134
Remote Start Settings...................................... 135
Remote Start Settings
................................135
Setting the Remote Start Duration..............136
Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off............................................................... 135
Switching Climate Control Last Settings On and Off........................................................ 135
Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and Off........................................................................\
135
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Settings On and Off...................................... 135
Removing the Key Blade.............................59
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage.........................................................359
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............356
Replacement Parts Recommendation.....................................532
Collision Repairs................................................. 532
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.............................................................. 532
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................532
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................62
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
...................147
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........94
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades............94
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada.........................................................497
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States............................................................497
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener...........................................................165
Resetting the Individual Trip Values - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................129
Resetting the Trip Computer....................129
Restarting the Engine.................................185
Resuming the Set Speed..........................248 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop................................................................... 254
Reverse Wipe
...................................................93
Reverse Wipe Settings....................................... 93
What Is Reverse Wipe........................................ 93Roadside Assistance...................................313
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 314
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 313
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 313
Rollover Warning
.........................................495
Roof Rack........................................................297 Adjusting a Roof Rack Crossbar................... 297
Removing and Installing Roof Rack Crossbars......................................................... 297
Roof Rack Load Capacities............................ 297
Roof Rack Precautions.................................... 297
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 311
Running Out of Fuel
....................................190
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 191
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 190
S
Satellite Radio...............................................418 Locating the Satellite Radio Identification
Number............................................................. 418
Satellite Radio Limitations............................. 418
What Is Satellite Radio.................................... 418
Saving a Preset Position
............................160
Scheduled Maintenance...........................487
Seatbelt Extensions......................................45
Seatbelt Precautions....................................39
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42 How Does the Seatbelt Reminder
Work..................................................................... 42
Seatbelt Reminder Audible Warnings..........43
Seatbelt Reminder Indicators.......................... 43
Switching the Seatbelt Reminder On and Off........................................................................\
. 44
Seatbelts...........................................................39 Automatic Locking Mode................................... 41
Seatbelt Reminder............................................... 42
Sensitive Locking Mode.................................... 40
Security
..............................................................87
Anti-Theft Alarm System.................................. 87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings...............88
Passive Anti-Theft System............................... 87
Security – Troubleshooting.............................. 89
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