2022 FORD ESCAPE fuel filler door

Left-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.
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Right-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.
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MANUALLY OPENING THE FUEL
FILLER DOOR
WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.
Note: The transmission must be in park (P)
or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever do
the following:
1. Switch the ignition on.
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Note: The manual override lever is in the
driver side rear wheel well area.
2. Pull the manual override lever.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Complete the refueling process within 20 minutes.
Note: Only follow this procedure if the fuel
filler door fails to open. If the problem
remains, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
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Fuel and Refueling

FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
The information message appears while the fuel system is
depressurizing with the fuel filler door closed. Wait for the fuel
system to depressurize and for the fuel filler door to unlatch.
Please wait for fuel door
to open
The information message appears when the fuel system has
depressurized and opened the fuel filler door. Fully open the
fuel filler door to refuel and fully close the fuel filler door when
refueling is complete.
Fuel Door Open
Your vehicle is equipped with a sealed fuel system that
requires the fuel filler door to be fully closed after refueling.
This warning message appears when the fuel filler door is ajar.
Please fully close the fuel filler door to avoid a "Check Engine"
Light.
Fuel door ajar Close fully
to avoid ""CheckEngine"" light
If you see this message and a "Check Engine" lamp illumin-
ates, please fully close the fuel filler door. The "Check Engine"
Light should clear within five seconds. If the "Check Engine"
light persists, please see your dealer.
The information message appears when the fuel system fails
to depressurize, or the fuel filler door fails to open. You could
have to use the fuel filler door manual override lever when
opening the fuel door.
Refuel Error See Manual
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Fuel and Refueling

Folding the Exterior Mirrors......................108
Ford Protect..................................................480
Front Parking Aid...........................................231
Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........232
Front Parking Aid Limitations.........................231
Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................232
What is the Front Parking Aid.........................231
Front Passenger Sensing System.............51Front Passenger Sensing System Indicator s............................................................53
Front Passenger Sensing System Precautions........................................................53
How Does the Front Passenger Sensing System Work......................................................51
What Is the Front Passenger Sensing System..................................................................51
Front Seat Precautions..............................148
Front Seats.....................................................148
Heated Seats........................................................154
Manual Seats.......................................................149
Power Seats...........................................................151
Fuel and Refueling.......................................187Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.............................................196
Fuel Quality..........................................................188
Refueling.................................................................191
Running Out of Fuel..........................................189
Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............187
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting........................................196
Fuel and Refueling – Information
Messages..........................................................196
Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps........196
Fuel Economy Display................................126
Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline...........127
Fuel Economy Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........................127
Fuel Gauge.......................................................118
Fuel Gauge Limitations.....................................118
Locating the Fuel Filler Door...........................118
What Is Distance to Empty..............................118
What Is the Fuel Gauge.....................................118
What Is the Low Fuel Reminder.....................118
Fuel Quality....................................................188Selecting the Correct Fuel..............................188
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................398
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................195
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV).........................................399
Fuse Precautions..........................................319
Fuses.................................................................319
Body Control Module Fuse Box....................325
Fuses – Troubleshooting.................................327
Under Hood Fuse Box.......................................319
Fuses – Troubleshooting...........................327Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions.........327
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Garage Door Opener...................................162
Garage Door Opener Limitations...........162
Garage Door Opener Precautions..........162
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies.................................................165
General Maintenance Information.......482
Glasses Holder...............................................170
Locating the Glasses Holder...........................170Glossary of Tire Terminology..................363
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............................................................212\
Grade Assist Indicators.....................................212
Switching Grade Assist On and Off.............212
What Is Grade Assist.........................................212
H
Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................344Headlamps.......................................................97Headlamp Indicators..........................................97
Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On and
Off........................................................................\
.97
Using the High Beam Headlamps..................97
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................98Headlamps – Frequently Asked Questions...........................................................98
Head Up Display.............................................131Head Up Display – Troubleshooting............133Head Up Display Indicators.......................132
Head Up Display Settings...........................131
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Index

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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................310Jump Starting Precautions.............................310
Jump Starting the Vehicle................................311
Preparing the Vehicle.........................................311
K
Keyless Entry....................................................73Keyless Entry Settings........................................74
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting....................75
Locking and Unlocking the Doors UsingKeyless 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..............75Keyless Entry – Frequently Asked Questions...........................................................75
Keys and Remote Controls.........................58Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting...............................................63
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..........................................63
Keys and Remote Controls – Information
Messages............................................................63
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Lane Centering.............................................250How Does Lane Centering Work..................250
Lane Centering Alerts.......................................252
Lane Centering AutomaticCancellation.................................................... 252
Lane Centering Indicators...............................252
Lane Centering Limitations.............................251
Lane Centering Precautions..........................250
Lane Centering Requirements.......................251
Switching Lane Centering On and Off........251
Lane Keeping System Indicators...........264
Lane Keeping System.................................261
Aid Mode...............................................................2\
63 Alert and Aid Mode...........................................263
Alert Mode............................................................262
Lane Keeping System –
Troubleshooting ............................................265
Lane Keeping System Limitations.........261
Lane Keeping System Precautions........261
Lane Keeping System –
Troubleshooting ........................................265
Lane Keeping System – Frequently Asked
Questions ........................................................266
Lane Keeping System – Information Messages.........................................................265
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft................................300
Liftgate...............................................................78
Closing the Liftgate..............................................78
Liftgate – Troubleshooting...............................85
Opening the Liftgate...........................................78
Liftgate Obstacle Detection......................84
Liftgate Precautions.....................................80
Liftgate – Troubleshooting.........................85
Liftgate – Frequently Asked
Questions...........................................................86
Liftgate – Information Messages...................85
Liftgate – Warning Lamps................................85
Load Carrying................................................287Roof Rack.............................................................292Load Carrying Precautions.......................287
Loading Your Trailer....................................299
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors........................................269
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.........218
Locating the Charge Port.........................203
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors..........................................................272
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel................189
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad..........73
Locating the Memory Function Buttons.........................................................160
Locating the Power Outlets.....................168
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors.........................................................276
Locating the Rear View Camera............235
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels.................................288
Locating the Tire label................................357
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................................................................372
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Index

Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, AWD............................................316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, FWD............................................316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)............316
Refueling ...........................................................191
Manually Opening the Fuel Filler
Door....................................................................194
Refueling System Overview............................191
Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................191
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge............................................................221
Remote Control Limitations......................58
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle...........................................................134
Remote Start Limitations..........................134
Remote Start Precautions........................134
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators......................................................135
Remote Start..................................................134
Remote Start Settings......................................135Remote Start Settings................................135Setting the Remote Start Duration..............136
Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off...............................................................13\
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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 FromStorage.........................................................356
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............353
Replacement Parts Recommendation....................................530
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.........................................................492 Reporting Safety Defects in the United
States............................................................492
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.................................184
Resuming the Set Speed..........................243
Reverse Wipe...................................................93
Reverse Wipe Settings.......................................93
What Is Reverse Wipe........................................93
Roadside Assistance.................................308
Rollover Warning.........................................490
Roof Rack.......................................................292
Adjusting a Roof Rack Crossbar...................292
Removing and Installing Roof Rack
Crossbars.........................................................292
Roof Rack Load Capacities............................292
Roof Rack Precautions....................................292
Running-InSee: Breaking-In................................................304Running Out of Fuel....................................189Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel Cont ainer..........................................................190
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................189
S
Satellite Radio...............................................414Locating the Satellite Radio Identification Number.............................................................414
Satellite Radio Limitations.............................414
What Is Satellite Radio.....................................414
Saving a Preset Position............................160
Scheduled Maintenance..........................482
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
Seatbel ts...........................................................39Automatic Locking Mode...................................41
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