2018 Escape Owner's Manual

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Copyright ©2
Introduction10
About This Manual10
Symbols Glossary10
Data Recording12
California Proposition 6514
Perchlorate14
Ford Credit14
Replacement Parts Recommendation15
Special Notices15
Mobile Communications Equipment16
Export Unique Options17
Environment18
Protecting the Environment18
At a Glance19
Instrument Panel Overview19
Child Safety21
General Information21
Installing Child Restraints22
Booster Seats28
Child Restraint Positioning30
Child Safety Locks31
Seatbelts33
Principle of Operation33
Fastening the Seatbelts34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime36
Seatbelt Reminder37
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance39
Seatbelt Extension39
Personal Safety System™40
Personal Safety System™40
Supplementary Restraints System41
Principle of Operation41
Driver and Passenger Airbags42
Front Passenger Sensing System43
Side Airbags45
Driver Knee Airbag46
Safety Canopy™46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator48
Airbag Disposal49
Keys and Remote Controls50
General Information on Radio Frequencies50
Remote Control50
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control54
MyKey™55
Principle of Operation55
Creating a MyKey56
Clearing All MyKeys56
Checking MyKey System Status58
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems59
MyKey Troubleshooting59
Doors and Locks61
Locking and Unlocking61
Keyless Entry64
Liftgate67
Manual Liftgate67
Power Liftgate68
Security71
Passive Anti-Theft System71
Anti-Theft Alarm72
Steering Wheel73
Adjusting the Steering Wheel73
Audio Control73
Voice Control74
Cruise Control74
Information Display Control75
Heated Steering Wheel75
Wipers and Washers76
Windshield Wipers76
Autowipers76
Windshield Washers77
Rear Window Wiper and Washers77
Lighting79
General Information79
Lighting Control79
Autolamps80
Instrument Lighting Dimmer80
Headlamp Exit Delay81
Daytime Running Lamps81
Automatic High Beam Control81
Front Fog Lamps82
Direction Indicators83
Interior Lamps83
Ambient Lighting83
Windows and Mirrors84
Power Windows84
Exterior Mirrors85
Interior Mirror87
Sun Visors87
Moonroof87
Instrument Cluster89
Gauges89
Warning Lamps and Indicators91
Audible Warnings and Indicators93
Information Displays95
General Information95
Trip Computer98
Information Messages99
Climate Control111
Manual Climate Control111
Automatic Climate Control112
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate114
Heated Windows and Mirrors116
Cabin Air Filter117
Remote Start117
Seats118
Sitting in the Correct Position118
Head Restraints118
Manual Seats120
Power Seats121
Memory Function123
Rear Seats124
Heated Seats125
Rear Seat Armrest125
Universal Garage Door Opener126
Universal Garage Door Opener126
Auxiliary Power Points130
Auxiliary Power Points130
Storage Compartments132
Center Console132
Overhead Console132
Starting and Stopping the Engine133
General Information133
Ignition Switch133
Keyless Starting133
Starting a Gasoline Engine134
Engine Block Heater137
Unique Driving Characteristics139
Auto-Start-Stop139
Fuel and Refueling141
Safety Precautions141
Fuel Quality141
Fuel Filler Funnel Location142
Running Out of Fuel142
Refueling143
Fuel Consumption146
Engine Emission Control148
Emission Law148
Catalytic Converter149
Transmission152
Automatic Transmission152
Four-Wheel Drive156
Principle of Operation156
Using Four-Wheel Drive156
Brakes161
General Information161
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes161
Parking Brake162
Electric Parking Brake162
Hill Start Assist164
Traction Control166
Principle of Operation166
Using Traction Control166
Stability Control167
Principle of Operation167
Using Stability Control168
Parking Aids169
Principle of Operation169
Rear Parking Aid169
Front Parking Aid170
Side Sensing System171
Active Park Assist173
Rear View Camera179
Cruise Control182
Principle of Operation182
Using Cruise Control182
Using Adaptive Cruise Control183
Driving Aids189
Driver Alert189
Lane Keeping System190
Blind Spot Information System194
Cross Traffic Alert196
Eco Mode198
Steering199
Collision Warning System200
Load Carrying203
Rear Under Floor Storage203
Luggage Covers203
Roof Racks and Load Carriers204
Load Limit205
Towing210
Towing a Trailer210
Trailer Sway Control211
Recommended Towing Weights211
Essential Towing Checks213
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels215
Driving Hints216
Breaking-In216
Economical Driving216
Driving Through Water217
Floor Mats217
Roadside Emergencies219
Roadside Assistance219
Hazard Flashers220
Fuel Shutoff220
Jump Starting the Vehicle221
Post-Crash Alert System222
Transporting the Vehicle223
Customer Assistance224
Getting the Services You Need224
In California (U.S. Only)225
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)226
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)227
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada227
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature228
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)229
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)229
Fuses231
Fuse Specification Chart231
Changing a Fuse241
Maintenance243
General Information243
Opening and Closing the Hood243
Under Hood Overview245
Under Hood Overview246
Under Hood Overview247
Engine Oil Dipstick248
Engine Oil Dipstick248
Engine Oil Check248
Oil Change Indicator Reset249
Engine Coolant Check250
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check254
Brake Fluid Check254
Power Steering Fluid Check254
Washer Fluid Check255
Fuel Filter255
Changing the 12V Battery255
Checking the Wiper Blades257
Changing the Wiper Blades257
Adjusting the Headlamps258
Changing a Bulb260
Bulb Specification Chart264
Changing the Engine Air Filter265
Vehicle Care267
General Information267
Cleaning Products267
Cleaning the Exterior267
Waxing268
Cleaning the Engine269
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades269
Cleaning the Interior270
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens270
Cleaning Leather Seats271
Repairing Minor Paint Damage271
Cleaning the Wheels271
Vehicle Storage272
Wheels and Tires274
General Information274
Tire Care276
Using Snow Chains289
Tire Pressure Monitoring System290
Changing a Road Wheel294
Technical Specifications299
Capacities and Specifications300
Engine Specifications300
Engine Specifications300
Engine Specifications301
Motorcraft Parts302
Motorcraft Parts303
Motorcraft Parts304
Vehicle Identification Number305
Vehicle Certification Label306
Transmission Code Designation306
Capacities and Specifications307
Capacities and Specifications311
Capacities and Specifications315
Audio System320
General Information320
Audio Unit321
Audio Unit324
Audio Unit325
Audio Unit327
Digital Radio332
Satellite Radio334
USB Port337
SYNC™338
General Information338
Using Voice Recognition340
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone342
SYNC™ Applications and Services354
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player359
SYNC™ Troubleshooting368
SYNC™ 3376
General Information376
Home Screen389
Using Voice Recognition390
Entertainment396
Phone406
Navigation411
Apps419
Settings422
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting435
Accessories448
Accessories448
Ford Protect450
Ford Protect450
Scheduled Maintenance452
General Maintenance Information452
Normal Scheduled Maintenance455
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance458
Scheduled Maintenance Record460
Appendices471
Electromagnetic Compatibility471
End User License Agreement473

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