2021 FORD ESCAPE keyless

Changing the Remote Control Battery -
Vehicles With: Push Button Start .......60
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key .............................
61
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
62
Programming the Remote Control .........
62
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting ........................................
63
MyKey ™
What Is MyKey ...............................................
64
MyKey Settings ..............................................
64
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ................................................
65
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key ..................................................................
65
Programming a MyKey ................................
65
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
66
Checking MyKey System Status .............
66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
66
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
66
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle ..........................................................
69
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle ..........................................................
69
Autounlock ......................................................
70
Autolock ............................................................
70
Mislock ..............................................................
70
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings .........
71
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
....
71
Keyless Entry
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad .........
73
Keyless Entry Limitations ...........................
73
Master Access Code .....................................
73
Keyless Entry Settings .................................
74Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using
Keyless Entry ...............................................
75
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting .............
75
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work ........................................................................\
...
77
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off ....................................................................
77
Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate ....................................
78
Closing the Liftgate ......................................
78
Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate
Liftgate Precautions ....................................
80
Opening the Liftgate ...................................
80
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height ........................................................................\
..
82
Closing the Liftgate ......................................
82
Stopping the Liftgate Movement ...........
84
Liftgate Obstacle Detection .....................
84
Liftgate – Troubleshooting ........................
85
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
87
Anti-Theft Alarm System ...........................
87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings ........
88
Security – Troubleshooting .......................
89
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
91
Horn .....................................................................
91
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off ....................................................
91
Wipers and Washers
Wipers ...............................................................
92
Autowipers ......................................................
92
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OPERATING THE DOORS
FROM OUTSIDE YOUR
VEHICLE
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
Using the Remote Control
You can only use the remote control when
your vehicle is stationary.
Unlocking the Doors
Press the button to unlock all
doors.
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all
doors. One short flash of the
turn signal lamps confirms that
your vehicle has locked.
Note: For more information on operating
the doors from outside your vehicle See
Keyless Entry (page 73).
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
Using the Key Blade
If there is a power door lock fault, you can
use the key blade to lock and unlock the
driver door. Lock.
A
Unlock.
B Individually Unlocking and Locking
the Doors Using the Key Blade
If there is a power door lock fault you can
use the key blade to lock and unlock the
doors.
Lock.
A
Unlock.
B
OPERATING THE DOORS
FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
Using the Central Locking
The power door lock control is on the driver
door. Press the button to unlock all
doors.
Press the button to lock all
doors.
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LOCATING THE KEYLESS
ENTRY KEYPAD
The keypad is near the driver window and
illuminates when you touch it.
You can use the keypad to:
•
Lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.
• Program and erase user codes.
• Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
tailgate.
The system could 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.
MASTER ACCESS CODE
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner ’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
Displaying the Master Access Code
To display the factory-set code in the
information display: 1. Remove the rubber mat.
2. Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
3. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds.
4. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key.
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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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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
THE DOORS USING KEYLESS
ENTRY
Unlocking the Doors - Vehicles
With: Keyless Entry and Push
Button Start
With your intelligent access key within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock
sensor on the back of the door handle for
a brief period and then pull on the door
handle to unlock, being careful to not
touch the lock sensor at the same time or
pulling the door handle too quickly. The
intelligent access system requires a brief
delay to authenticate your intelligent
access key.
Unlocking the Doors - Vehicles
With: Keypad
Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
• Press 3-4 within five seconds to unlock
all doors.
• Press 5-6 within five seconds to release
or open the tailgate, if available. Locking the Doors - Vehicles With:
Keyless Entry and Push Button
Start With your intelligent access key within
3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer door
handle lock sensor for approximately one
second to lock, being careful to not touch
the unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.
Locking the Doors - Vehicles With:
Keypad
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed.
Note: You do not need to enter the five digit
code first.
KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Keyless Entry – Frequently Asked
Questions
Why does the keypad not accept the
access code?
If you enter the access code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function
may not work. Slowly re-enter the
access code.
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Why does the passive key not work?
The system deactivates passive keys
left inside your vehicle when you lock
it. You cannot switch the ignition on
using a deactivated passive key. Press
the unlock button on the remote
control to reactivate a passive key.
Why does the keypad not function? The keypad goes into an anti-scan
mode if you enter a wrong code seven
times. The anti-scan mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the red
light flashes.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Location
Ignition switch.
10 A
4
Lock.
20 A
5
Unlock.
Moonroof.
10 A
6
DC inverter.
Passenger door module.
30 A
7
Parking assist control
module.
5 A
8
Electrochromatic mirror.
5 A
9
Image processing module A.
Extended power module.
10 A
10
Power liftgate.
5 A
11
Hands-free liftgate actu-
ation module.
Telematics control unit
module.
Head up display module.
5 A
12
Keyless keypad switch.
Driver door lock.
15 A
13
Driver door module.
30 A
14
Extended power module.
15 A
15
Not used (spare).
15 A
16
SYNC.
15 A
17
Receiver transceiver
module.
Integrated control panel.
Wireless accessory charging
module.
7.5 A
18
Headlamp switch pack.
7.5 A
19
Not used (spare).
10 A
20
Climate control.
7.5 A
21
E-shifter module.
Instrument cluster.
7.5 A
22
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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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