2021 FORD ESCAPE buttons

Switching the Head Up Display On and
Off ..................................................................131
Head Up Display Settings ..........................
131
Head Up Display Indicators ......................
132
Head Up Display – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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133
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start ................................
134
Remote Start Precautions .......................
134
Remote Start Limitations .........................
134
Enabling Remote Start ..............................
134
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle .........................................................
134
Extending the Remote Start Duration ........................................................................\
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134
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators ........................................................................\
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135
Remote Start Settings ...............................
135
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
137
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC) ........................................
138
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC) ...............
141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control .............................
144
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control .........................................................
145
Heated Windshield .....................................
146
Heated Rear Window .................................
146
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................
146
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter .......................
147
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
147Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions
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148
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
148
Manual Seats ................................................
149
Power Seats ....................................................
151
Heated Seats .................................................
153
Rear Seats
Manual Seats ................................................
155
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
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158
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work .............................................
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
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158
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
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158
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
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159
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
159
Memory Function
How Does the Memory Function Work ........................................................................\
160
Memory Function Precautions ...............
160
Locating the Memory Function Buttons ........................................................................\
160
Saving a Preset Position ...........................
160
Recalling a Preset Position ......................
160
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener ..........
162
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work ........................................................................\
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162
Garage Door Opener Precautions .........
162
Garage Door Opener Limitations ..........
162
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REMOTE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS
WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(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.
Make sure a valid remote control is within
5 ft (1.5 m)
from the front door handles
and rear of vehicle.
The system may not function if:
• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no
charge.
• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Use your remote control to access various
vehicle systems.
Note: The buttons on your remote may vary
depending on the vehicle region or options. Unlock Press the button to unlock all
doors. See
Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 69).
Lock Press the button to lock all
doors. See
Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 69).
Remote Start
(If Equipped) Press the button to remote start.
See
Remotely Starting and
Stopping the Vehicle (page
134).
Liftgate
(If Equipped) Press the button to open or close
the liftgate. See
Opening the
Liftgate Using the Remote
Control
(page 81).
Panic Alarm Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. See Sounding the
Panic Alarm
(page 59).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
FLIP KEY
Opening Your Flip Key
Press the round button on the remote
control to extend the flip key.
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Emergency Assistance
If you set emergency assistance to always
on, you cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to always on, you
cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Note:
If a phone is connected using Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto while driving with
a MyKey, the driver can receive phone calls
and text messages even if the do not disturb
restriction is on, and if the vehicle is
equipped with satellite radio, the adult
content is not restricted.
Traction Control
If you set traction control to always on, you
cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
CREATING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START 1. Remove the mat covering the backup
location.
2. Remove the key blade from the transmitter.
3. Place the passive key in the position shown, with the buttons facing upward.
4. Switch the ignition on. 5. Using your touchscreen, press Menu.
6. Press
Settings.
7. Press
Vehicle.
8. Press
MyKey.
9. Press
Create MyKey.
10. Press
Yes if you want to create the
key as MyKey. A confirmation
message will appear on the screen.
11. Switch the ignition off.
Note: We recommend that you label this
key.
CREATING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Using your touchscreen select
Menu.
3. Select
Settings.
4. Select the
Vehicle.
5. Select
MyKey.
6. Select
Create MyKey.
7. Press and hold the
OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
8. Switch the ignition off.
Note: We recommend that you label this
key.
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
You can program any remote control to
become a restricted MyKey, but you must
leave one unmodified as an admin key.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
MyKey.
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5. Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
The factory-set code appears in the
information display for a few seconds.
Note: You need to have two programmed
intelligent access keys for this procedure.
Note: The code may not display until after
any other warning messages first display.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
Switching Keyless Entry On and
Off
1. Switch the ignition on using an original
key that has not been created as a
MyKey.
2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
Locks.
Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function
You can enable two-stage unlocking
function allowing you to unlock only the
driver door when you touch the unlock
sensor.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking.
If you program the unlocking function so
that only the driver door unlocks, you can
unlock all of the other doors from inside
your vehicle using the power door lock
control. You can unlock individual doors
by pulling the interior door handles on
those doors. Creating Personal Access Codes
To create your own personal access code:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press
1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal five-digit code.
4. Press
1·2 on the keypad to save
personal code one.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.
To program additional personal access
codes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
• Press
3·4 to save personal code two.
• Press
5·6 to save personal code three.
• Press
7·8 to save personal code four.
• Press
9·0 to save personal code five.
Hints:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.
• The factory-set code works even if you
have set your own personal code.
Clearing All Personal Access
Codes
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press and release
1·2 on the keypad
within five seconds.
3. Press and hold
1·2 for a few seconds.
This must be done within five seconds
of completing Step 2.
All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.
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CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
REPLACING THE FRONT
WIPER BLADES
1. Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the
wiper arm.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
REPLACING THE REAR WIPER
BLADES 1. Lift the wiper arm.
Note:
Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the
wiper arm.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
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SWITCHING ALL OF THE
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
The lamps turn on under the following
conditions:
•
You open any door.
• You press a button on the remote
control.
• You press the all lamps on button on
the overhead console. Press to switch all interior lamps
on or off.
SWITCHING THE FRONT
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF Press the edge of the lamp lens.
SWITCHING THE REAR
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
Press the edge of the lamp lens.
Note:
If you switch the rear lamps on
through the overhead console, you cannot
switch them off with the rear lamp switch.
INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION
What Is the Interior Lamp Function
The interior lamp function switches the
courtesy and door lamps on or off. Switching the Interior Lamp
Function On and Off
Set the switch to the middle position.
ADJUSTING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL LIGHTING
BRIGHTNESS
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control.
Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.
AMBIENT LIGHTING
Switching Ambient Lighting On
and Off
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Ambient Light.
4. Switch
Ambient Light on or off.
Adjusting Ambient Lighting
Drag the slider left or right.
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USING THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY CONTROLS
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.
The controls are on the steering wheel. Return button.
A
OK button.
B
Menu button.
C
Return Button
Press to go back or exit a menu.
OK Button
Press to make a selection. Toggle Buttons
Press the toggle up or down button to
scroll through menu items.
Status Indicator Menu items with a check box
indicate a feature's status. A
check in the box indicates the
feature is on, and unchecked indicates the
feature is off.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN Menu Item
Select Screens Audio
Navigation Phone
Settings
Display Setup
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WHAT IS THE HEAD UP
DISPLAY
The system displays information on a
display screen in your field of vision,
allowing you to keep your eyes on the road.
You can select which information the
system displays.
SWITCHING THE HEAD UP
DISPLAY ON AND OFF
Press the button on the steering
wheel or center console.
Note:
The head up display menu appears
in the information display. Action
Menu Item
Press the OK
button.
Head-Up Display
(HUD)
Press the
OK
button.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start the engine.
HEAD UP DISPLAY SETTINGS Action
Menu Item
Press the
OK button.
Adjustment
Position 1. Press the
OK button.
2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the vertical position of the blue frame.
•Make sure that you can see all of the blue frame.
• Do not physically move the screen. This can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Brightness 1. Press the
OK button.
2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the brightness of the display screen.
•The system adjusts the brightness based on how
dark it is. If you set the brightness to a high level,
the system reduces the brightness at night.
Vertical Size 1. Press the
OK button.
2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the vertical size of the display screen.
•A small vertical size could be more suitable if you
sit in a high position.
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