2022 FORD ESCAPE Even button

Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch
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The detection area is on the left-hand side
and right-hand side of the hitch, between
the exhaust and the hitch.
Note:Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.
Note: Any physical actions that mimic a
kicking motion such as splashing water,
trailer chains or vacuum hoses may cause
the hands-free liftgate to activate. Switch
the power liftgate off through your vehicle
settings or keep the passive key away from
the rear bumper detection area.
SETTING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING HEIGHT
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.
Note: Once the liftgate stops moving, you
can manually move it to the desired height.
3. Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating programming is complete. Note:
You can only use the liftgate control
button to program the height.
Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.
4. The power liftgate now opens at the programmed height. To change the
programmed height, repeat the steps.
Note: You can fully open the liftgate by
manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position if it opens in a
lower position.
Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.
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With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
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CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.
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Press and release the liftgate button.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure you fully close the liftgate
to prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.
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Press the button twice within
three seconds.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE HANDS-FREE
LIFTGATE (If Equipped)
Make sure you have the remote control
within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.
1. Stand behind your vehicle, and face the liftgate.
2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion, without pausing, under and away from
the rear bumper detection area.
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3. The liftgate closes.
Avoid the following actions when using the
hands-free opening feature:
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• Making physical contact with thebumper.
• Holding your foot under the bumper.
• Sweeping your foot from side to side, or kicking at an odd angle.
Detection Zones
Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch
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The detection area is in the center of the
rear bumper.
Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch
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The detection area is on the left-hand side
and right-hand side of the hitch, between
the exhaust and the hitch. Note:
Allow the power system to close the
liftgate. Manually pushing the liftgate may
activate the system’s obstacle detection
feature and stop the power operation or
reverse its direction, replicate a strut failure,
or damage mechanical components.
STOPPING THE LIFTGATE
MOVEMENT
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.
Note: Selections will vary depending on
region or options.
You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:
• Pressing the liftgate control button on the liftgate.
• Pressing the liftgate control button inside the vehicle.
• Pressing the liftgate button on the remote control twice.
• Pressing the liftgate button on an authorized device.
• Moving your foot under and away from the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.
LIFTGATE OBSTACLE
DETECTION
Closing the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.
Note: To prevent accidental obstacle
detection, let the power liftgate close
completely before you enter your vehicle.
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Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, for example,
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off
Press and release the button.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off
Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise to the lowest
setting for maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off
Turn the temperature control
clockwise to the highest setting
for maximum defrosting.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to HI, air flows through the windshield air
vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed. You can also use this setting
to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice. The heated rear window
also turns on when you select maximum
defrost.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off
Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
DUAL AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(DATC)
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Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Note: For Hybrid vehicles, the air
conditioning compressor may run and
airflow may be felt when the climate control
is off to provide cooling to the battery.
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Auto Mode Indicator Status
Description
Auto Mode Indicator
Status
One indicator illumin-
ated. • The blower motor speed is reduced.
• Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise fromthe blower motor.
• This setting increases the time taken to cool the interior.
Two indicators illumin-
ated. • The blower motor speed is moderate.
Three indicators illumin-
ated. • The blower motor speed is increased.
• This setting increases the amount of noise from theblower motor.
• Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the interior.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off
Press and release the button to
switch the air conditioning on or
off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, for example,
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off
Press and release the button.
Note: The button may be on the
temperature control.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off
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Press and release the button to
switch on temperature control
for the right-hand side of the
vehicle.
Note: The button may be on the
temperature control.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off
Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The system sets the left-hand and
right-hand settings to LO, recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel air
vents, air conditioning turns on and the
blower motor adjusts to the highest speed.
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Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off
Press and release the button to
switch on maximum defrost.
The system sets the left-hand and
right-hand settings to HI, air flows through
the windshield air vents, and the blower
motor adjusts to the highest speed. You
can also use this setting to defog and clear
the windshield of a thin covering of ice. The
heated rear window also turns on when
you select maximum defrost.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off
Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations to improve heating or cooling
efficiency.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(EATC)
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Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Note: For Hybrid vehicles, the air
conditioning compressor may run and
airflow may be felt when the climate control
is off to provide cooling to the battery.
Directing the Airflow
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the windshield
air vents and de-mister.
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direct airflow to the instrument
panel air vents.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the footwell air
vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
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Auto Mode Indicator Status
Description
Auto Mode Indicator
Status
One indicator illumin-
ated. • The blower motor speed is reduced.
• Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise fromthe blower motor.
• This setting increases the time taken to cool the interior.
Two indicators illumin-
ated. • The blower motor speed is moderate.
Three indicators illumin-
ated. • The blower motor speed is increased.
• This setting increases the amount of noise from theblower motor.
• Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the interior.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off
Press and release the button to
switch the air conditioning on or
off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, for example,
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off
Press and release the button.
Note: The button may be on the
temperature control.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off
Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
Recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off
Press and release the button for
maximum defrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
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Note:To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off
Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations to improve heating or cooling
efficiency.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats. Note:
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. Automatic mode is best
recommended to maintain set temperature.
Note: The system adjusts to heat or cool
the interior to the temperature you select
as quickly as possible.
Note: For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.
Note: If you select AUTO during cold
outside temperatures, the system directs
air flow to the windshield and side window
air vents. In addition, the blower motor may
run at a slower speed until the engine warms
up.
Note: If you select AUTO during hot
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system uses recirculated air to
maximize interior cooling. Blower motor
speed may also reduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1. Press and release AUTO .
2. Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
1. Press and release AUTO .
2. Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
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