2022 FORD ESCAPE tow

CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or adding
equipment to the front of your vehicle
could affect the performance of the
airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. This includes the hood, bumper
system, frame, front body structure, tow
hooks, hood pins, push bar and
snowplows.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors. These sensors provide
information to the restraints control
module which deploys (activates) the
following:
• Seatbelt pretensioners.
• Driver airbag.
• Passenger airbag.
• Knee airbag(s).
• Seat mounted side airbags.
• Safety Canopy.
Based on the type of crash, the restraints
control module deploys the appropriate
safety devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
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The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after you
switch the ignition on. € The readiness light either flashes or
stays on.
€ You hear a series of five beeps. The tone pattern repeats periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, seatbelt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
€ The design of the front airbags is to activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.
€ The design of the front seatbelt pretensioners is to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes, and in
rollovers. The design of the rear
seatbelt pretensioners is to activate in
frontal crashes and in rollovers.
€ The design of the knee airbag(s) is to deploy based on crash severity and
occupant conditions.
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Airbags

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-
THEFT SYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system prevents
someone from starting the vehicle with an
incorrectly coded key.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take the keys and
lock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-
THEFT SYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms when
you switch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched on
with a correctly coded key.
Note: The system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take the keys and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM
SYSTEM
The Anti-Theft Alarm System warns you
of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFT
ALARM SYSTEM WORK
When armed, the anti-theft alarm is
triggered in any of the following ways:
• If someone opens a door, the liftgate or the hood without a correctly coded
key or remote control.
• If you turn the power on without a correctly coded key.
• If the interior sensors detect movement inside your vehicle.
• If the inclination sensors detect an attempt to raise your vehicle.
• If someone disconnects the vehicle battery or the battery backup alarm.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the
alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the
direction indicators flash for 5 minutes.
Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above sounds the alarm again.
WHAT IS THE PERIMETER ALARM
The perimeter alarm is designed to detect
unauthorized access to your vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE INTERIOR
SENSORS
The interior sensors are designed to detect
any movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overhead
console.
Note: Do not cover the interior sensors.
WHAT ARE THE INCLINATION
SENSORS
The inclination sensor is designed to detect
an attempt to raise your vehicle, for
example to remove a wheel or to tow it
away.
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Security

WIPERS
WIPER PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This could scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on.
Switch the windshield wipers off before
entering a car wash.
SWITCHING WINDSHIELD WIPERS
ON AND OFF
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Single wipe.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Normal wipe.
C
High-speed wipe.
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Push the lever up or down to
operate the windshield wipers.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT ARE AUTOWIPERS
Autowipers turns on and controls the
speed and frequency of the windshield
wipers.
AUTOWIPERS SETTINGS
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings .
3. Press Wipers .
4. Switch Rain Sensing on or off.
Note: When you switch the feature off, the
wipers do not operate based on the rain
sensor. When you switch on the windshield
wipers to the intermittent wipe position with
the feature off, the wipers use the wipe
speed set by the rotary control.
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Wipers and Washers

WASHERS
WASHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 41°F
(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid
with antifreeze protection in cold
weather could result in impaired
windshield vision and increase the risk
of injury or accident.
Do not operate the washers when the
washer reservoir is empty. This could cause
the washer pump to overheat.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects
hit the windshield.
USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER
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Pull the lever toward you to
operate the windshield washer.
Note: A courtesy wipe occurs a short time
after the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid when switched on. See
Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off
(page 95).
SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPE
ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings .
3. Press Wipers .
4. Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.
USING THE REAR WINDOW
WASHER
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Push the lever away from you to operate
the rear window washer.
Note:A courtesy wipe occurs a short time
after the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid when switched on. See
Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off
(page 95).
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Wipers and Washers

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONTROL
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Lamps off.
A
Parking lamps on.
B
Autolamps on.
C
Headlamps on.
D
Rotate the control to make a selection.
Note: The lighting control defaults to
autolamps every time you switch your
vehicle on.
HEADLAMPS
USING THE HIGH BEAM
HEADLAMPS
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Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beams on. Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
SWITCHING HEADLAMP EXIT
DELAY ON AND OFF
To switch headlamp exit delay on, pull the
turn signal lever toward you after switching
your vehicle off.
To switch headlamp exit delay off, pull the
turn signal lever toward you again or switch
your vehicle on.
Note:
The headlamps turn off after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door closes.
HEADLAMP INDICATORS
Lamps On
Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam
Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on.
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Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR MIRROR
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
MANUALLY DIMMING THE
INTERIOR MIRROR
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR
MIRROR
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or when you shift into
reverse (R).
AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR
MIRROR LIMITATIONS
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
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Interior Mirror

ADJUSTING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
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Left-hand mirror.
A
Right-hand mirror.
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To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicle
on, with the ignition in accessory mode or
the engine running. 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.
The control light turns on.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror control again. The control light turns off.
FOLDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.
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Exterior Mirrors

4. Adjust the blower motor speed to thelowest speed setting.
Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather
1. Direct air to the instrument panel andwindshield air vents.
2. Press and release A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to the setting you prefer.
4. Adjust the blower motor speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct air toward the side windows.
6. Close the instrument panel air vents.
HEATED WINDSHIELD (IF
EQUIPPED)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Make sure the engine is on before
operating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window. The vehicle warranty may not
cover damage to the heated rear window
grid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass.
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Climate Control