2022 FORD ESCAPE tow mode

Note:If the parking brake is applied, a
message appears in the information display.
Note: If your vehicle has an ignition key, you
cannot remove the key from the ignition
when the transmission is in neutral (N) and
your vehicle is off.
Note: Start the engine and allow it to run
for a few minutes at the beginning of each
day, and every six hours or fewer. With the
engine running and your foot on the brake,
shift into drive (D) and then into reverse (R)
before shifting back into neutral (N). Before
continuing to tow, switch neutral tow on.
EMERGENCY TOWING -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:
• Your vehicle is facing forward for towing in a forward direction.
• You switch Neutral Tow on.
• You release the parking brake.
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (55 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory mode.
2. Press the menu button on the steering wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Neutral Tow.
5. Follow the instructions on the information display. 6. Fully press the brake pedal.
7. Shift into neutral (N).
8. Switch the ignition off.
Note:
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in damage to the transmission.
Note: Switching neutral tow on requires
battery power.
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control (page 137).
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory
mode.
2. Fully press the brake pedal.
3. Shift into park (P).
EMERGENCY TOWING - 8-
SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION – 8F24
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or, if you are a
member of a roadside assistance program,
your roadside assistance service provider.
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Towing Your Vehicle

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for
use during emergencies only. Operate
your vehicle in fail-safe mode only as
long as necessary to bring your vehicle
to rest in a safe location and seek
immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, your vehicle will have limited
power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury.
WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine could operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadside assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait for a short period of time for the engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant
level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the
vehicle may not be able to accelerate
with full power until the coolant
temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no
need to stop your vehicle. You can
continue to drive.
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Maintenance

Action and Description
Menu Item
Replay audio on the current channel. You can replay approx-
imately 45 minutes of audio as long as you remain tuned to
the current station. Changing stations erases the previous
audio.
Replay
When you are in replay mode, you are not
able to select a different preset until you
return to live audio. Pressing this button
returns you to the live broadcast.
Live
Save the current song, artist, or team as a favorite. The system
alerts you when it plays again on any channel.
ALERT
Selecting this button allows you to enable and edit alerts.
Memory Presets
To set a preset, tune to the station then
press and hold one of the memory preset
buttons. The audio mutes briefly while the
system saves the station and returns once
the station is stored. You may be able to add additional preset
pages using the settings option on the
feature bar.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear
of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
materials as far away from the antenna as possible.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunder-
storms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower,
a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and the audio
system may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate the interfer-
ence and the audio system may mute.
Satellite radio signal
interference
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SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)

Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
1
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi
(12,000–16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi
(8,000–12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Extended engine idling
1 Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceed
the 1 year max oil change interval. Remaining oil life can be accessed through the
information display.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Automatic High Beam ControlLimitations........................................................101
Automatic High Beam Control Precautions.......................................................101
Automatic High Beam Control Requirements..................................................101
How Does Automatic High Beam Control Work...................................................................100
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................... 102
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off........................................................101
Automatic High Beam Control –Trouble shooting.........................................102
Automatic High Beam Control –
Information Messages.................................102
Automatic Locking Mode.............................41Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode.........41
Engaging Automatic Locking Mode...............41
What Is Automatic Locking Mode..................41
Automatic Return to Park (P)...................211Automatic Return to Park (P)Limitations........................................................212
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work....................................................................212
What Is Automatic Return to Park (P).........211
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings.......................................................214
Automatic Transmission..........................209
Automatic Return to Park (P).........................211
Automatic Transmission Positions............209
Automatic Transmission –
Troubleshooting .............................................214
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..................................................................212
Manual Park Release - Gasoline...................212
Temporary Neutral Mode..................................211
Automatic Transmission Position Indicator s...................................................... 210
Automatic Transmission Positions......................................................209
Drive (D).................................................................210
Low (L).................................................................\
..210
Neutral (N)............................................................210
Park (P)...............................................................\
..209
Reverse (R)..........................................................209
Automatic TransmissionPrecautions................................................209 Automatic Transmission –
Troubleshooting .........................................214
Automatic Transmission – Information
Messages..........................................................214
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................184Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........185Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................184
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................184
Auto-Start-Stop –Troubleshooting.........................................185
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked
Questions.........................................................186
Auto-Start-Stop – Information Messages..........................................................185
Autounlock.......................................................70Autounlock Requirements................................70
Switching Autounlock On and Off.................70
What Is Autounlock.............................................70
Autowipers........................................................92Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RainSensor.................................................................93
Autowipers Settings............................................92
What Are Autowipers.........................................92
AW DSee: All-Wheel Drive.........................................216
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.....................343Blind Spot Information System.............268Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooti ng............................................270
Blind Spot Information System
Indicator s.....................................................269
Blind Spot Information System Limitations..................................................268
Blind Spot Information System Precautions................................................268
Blind Spot Information System Requirements............................................268
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting ........................................270
Blind Spot Information System –
Information Messages................................270
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............325Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox......................................................................325
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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\
5
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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