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Ford ESCAPE 2021 Owner's Manual (589 pages)

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Table of Contents

4
Introduction

20
- About this Publication
  20
- Using this Publication
  21
- Symbols Glossary
  
  22
  - Symbols Used on Your Vehicle
    22
  - Data Privacy
    25
  - Service Data
    26
  - Event Data
    26
  - Settings Data
    27
  - Connected Vehicle Data
    27
  - Mobile Device Data
    28
  - Emergency Call System Data
    28
- At a Glance
  
  29
  - Instrument Panel
    29
- Child Safety
  
  31
  - Child Safety Precautions
    31
  - Child Restraint Anchor Points
    32
  - Child Restraints
    33
  - Installing Child Restraints
    34
  - Booster Seats
    39
  - Child Safety Locks
    41
    
    Left-Hand Side
    41
- Seatbelts
  
  42
  - Seatbelt Precautions
    42
  - Fastening the Seatbelts
    43
  - Sensitive Locking Mode
    43
  - Automatic Locking Mode
    44
  - Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy
    45
  - Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
    45
  - Seatbelt Reminder
    45
  - Checking the Seatbelts
    47
  - Seatbelt Extensions
    48
- Personal Safety System
  
  49
- Airbags
  
  50
- Pedestrian Alert System
  
  59
  - What Is the Pedestrian Alert System
    59
- 911 Assist
  
  60
  - What Is 911 Assist
    60
  - Emergency Call Requirements
    60
  - Emergency Call Limitations
    60
- Keys and Remote Controls
  
  61
- Mykey
  
  67
- Doors and Locks
  
  72
  - Operating the Doors from Outside Your Vehicle
    72
  - Operating the Doors from Inside Your Vehicle
    72
  - Autounlock
    73
  - Autolock
    73
  - Mislock
    73
  - Doors and Locks Audible Warnings
    74
  - Doors and Locks - Troubleshooting
    74
- Keyless Entry
  
  76
- Easy Entry and Exit
  
  80
  - How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work
    80
  - Switching Easy Entry and Exit on and off
    80
- Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
  
  81
  - Opening the Liftgate
    81
  - Closing the Liftgate
    81
- Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate
  
  83
  - Liftgate Precautions
    83
  - Opening the Liftgate
    83
  - Closing the Liftgate
    85
  - Stopping the Liftgate Movement
    87
  - Liftgate Obstacle Detection
    87
  - Liftgate - Troubleshooting
    88
- Security
  
  90
- Steering Wheel
  
  94
- Wipers and Washers
  
  95
  - Wipers
    95
  - Autowipers
    95
  - Switching the Rear Window Wiper on and off
    96
  - Reverse Wipe
    96
  - Checking the Wiper Blades
    97
  - Replacing the Front Wiper Blades
    97
  - Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades
    97
  - Washers
    98
  - Wipers and Washers - Troubleshooting
    99
- Exterior Lighting
  
  100
  - Exterior Lighting Control
    100
  - Headlamps
    100
  - Headlamps - Troubleshooting
    101
  - Autolamps
    101
  - Exterior Lamps
    102
  - Automatic High Beam Control
    103
  - Automatic High Beam Control - Troubleshooting
    105
- Interior Lighting
  
  106
  - Switching All of the Interior Lamps on
    106
    
    And off
    106
  - Switching the Front Interior Lamps on and off
    106
  - Switching the Rear Interior Lamps on and off
    106
  - Interior Lamp Function
    106
  - Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness
    106
  - Ambient Lighting
    106
  - Interior Lighting - Troubleshooting
    107
- Windows
  
  108
  - Opening and Closing the Windows
    108
  - Window Bounce-Back
    108
  - Locking the Rear Window Controls
    109
- Interior Mirror
  
  110
- Exterior Mirrors
  
  111
  - Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors
    111
  - Folding the Exterior Mirrors
    111
- Moonroof
  
  112
  - Opening and Closing the Sun Shade
    112
  - Opening and Closing the Moonroof
    112
  - Venting the Moonroof
    112
  - Moonroof Bounce-Back
    113
- Instrument Cluster
  
  114
- Instrument Cluster Display Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls
  
  126
  - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
    126
- WARNING: Driving While Distracted
  
  126
- Trip Computer
  
  132
- Head up Display
  
  134
  - What Is the Head up Display
    134
  - Switching the Head up Display on and off
    134
  - Head up Display Settings
    134
  - Head up Display Indicators
    135
  - Head up Display - Troubleshooting
    136
- Remote Start
  
  137
  - What Is Remote Start
    137
  - Remote Start Precautions
    137
  - Remote Start Limitations
    137
  - Enabling Remote Start
    137
  - Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
    137
  - Extending the Remote Start Duration
    137
  - Remote Start Remote Control Indicators
    138
  - Remote Start Settings
    138
- Climate Control
  
  140
- Interior Air Quality
  
  150
  - What Is the Cabin Air Filter
    150
  - Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
    150
- Front Seats
  
  151
  - Front Seat Precautions
    151
  - Sitting in the Correct Position
    151
  - Manual Seats
    152
  - Power Seats
    154
  - Heated Seats
    156
- Rear Seats
  
  158
  - Manual Seats
    158
- Rear Occupant Alert System
  
  161
- Memory Function
  
  163
  - How Does the Memory Function Work
    163
  - Memory Function Precautions
    163
  - Locating the Memory Function Buttons
    163
  - Saving a Preset Position
    163
  - Recalling a Preset Position
    163
- Garage Door Opener
  
  165
- USB Ports
  
  169
- Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
  
  171
  - What Is the Power Outlet
    171
  - Power Outlet Precautions
    171
  - Locating the Power Outlet
    171
- Wireless Accessory Charger
  
  172
- Storage
  
  174
  - Cup Holders
    174
  - Glasses Holder
    174
- Starting and Stopping the Engine
  
  175
  - Starting and Stopping the Engine - Precautions
    175
  - Ignition Switch
    175
  - Push Button Ignition Switch
    176
  - Starting the Engine
    176
  - Engine Block Heater
    178
  - Stopping the Engine
    179
  - Automatic Engine Stop
    180
  - Starting and Stopping the Engine - Troubleshooting
    180
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
  
  183
- Auto-Start-Stop
  
  188
  - What Is Auto-Start-Stop
    188
  - Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
    188
  - Switching Auto-Start-Stop on and off
    188
  - Stopping the Engine
    188
  - Restarting the Engine
    188
  - Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
    188
  - Auto-Start-Stop - Troubleshooting
    189
- Fuel and Refueling
  
  191
  - Fuel and Refueling Precautions
    191
  - Fuel Quality
    192
  - Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
    193
  - Running out of Fuel
    193
  - Refueling
    195
  - Fuel Tank Capacity
    199
  - Fuel and Refueling - Troubleshooting
    200
- Catalytic Converter
  
  202
- High Voltage Battery
  
  203
  - What Is the High Voltage Battery
    203
  - High Voltage Battery Precautions
    203
- Charging Your Vehicle - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
  
  204
  - What Is AC Charging
    204
  - Charging Your Vehicle Precautions
    204
  - Charging Equipment
    204
  - Locating the Charge Port
    207
  - Charge Port Indicators
    207
  - AC Charging
    208
  - Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences
    210
  - Charging Your Vehicle - Troubleshooting
    211
- Automatic Transmission
  
  213
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  220
  - How Does All-Wheel Drive Work
    220
  - All-Wheel Drive Precautions
    220
  - All-Wheel Drive Limitations
    220
  - All-Wheel Drive Driving Hints
    220
  - All-Wheel Drive - Troubleshooting
    223
  - Brake Precautions
    224
  - Anti-Lock Braking System
    224
  - Brake over Accelerator
    224
  - Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir
    225
  - Checking the Brake Fluid
    225
  - Brake Fluid Specification
    225
  - Brakes - Troubleshooting
    226
- Electric Parking Brake
  
  227
- Hill Start Assist
  
  230
  - What Is Hill Start Assist
    230
  - How Does Hill Start Assist Work
    230
  - Hill Start Assist Precautions
    230
  - Hill Start Assist - Troubleshooting
    230
- Auto Hold
  
  231
  - How Does Auto Hold Work
    231
  - Switching Auto Hold on and off
    231
  - Using Auto Hold
    231
  - Auto Hold Indicators
    231
- Traction Control
  
  232
- Stability Control
  
  234
  - How Does Stability Control Work
    234
  - Switching Stability Control on and off
    235
  - Stability Control Indicator
    235
  - Stability Control - Troubleshooting
    235
  - Electric Power Steering
    236
  - Steering - Troubleshooting
    237
- Parking Aids
  
  238
  - Parking Aid Precautions
    238
  - Rear Parking Aid
    238
  - Front Parking Aid
    239
  - Side Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist
    240
  - Parking Aid Indicators
    241
  - Parking Aids - Troubleshooting
    242
- Rear View Camera
  
  243
  - What Is the Rear View Camera
    243
  - Rear View Camera Precautions
    243
  - Locating the Rear View Camera
    243
  - Rear View Camera Guide Lines
    243
  - Rear View Camera Object Distance Indicators
    244
  - Rear View Camera Settings
    244
- Active Park Assist
  
  246
  - What Is Active Park Assist
    246
  - How Does Active Park Assist Work
    246
  - Active Park Assist Precautions
    246
  - Switching Active Park Assist on and off
    246
  - Entering a Parallel Parking Space
    246
  - Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space
    247
  - Exiting a Parking Space
    247
  - Active Park Assist - Troubleshooting
    248
- Cruise Control
  
  250
  - What Is Cruise Control
    250
  - Switching Cruise Control on and off
    250
  - Setting the Cruise Control Speed
    250
  - Canceling the Set Speed
    251
  - Resuming the Set Speed
    251
  - Cruise Control Indicators
    251
- Adaptive Cruise Control
  
  252
- Drive Mode Control
  
  265
- Lane Keeping System
  
  269
  - What Is the Lane Keeping System
    269
  - How Does the Lane Keeping System Work
    269
  - Lane Keeping System Precautions
    269
  - Lane Keeping System Limitations
    269
  - Switching the Lane Keeping System on and off
    270
  - Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode
    270
  - Alert Mode
    270
  - Aid Mode
    271
  - Alert and Aid Mode
    271
  - Lane Keeping System Indicators
    272
  - Lane Keeping System - Troubleshooting
    273
- Blind Spot Information System Precautions
  
  276
- Cross Traffic Alert
  
  279
- Pre-Collision Assist
  
  282
  - What Is Pre-Collision Assist
    282
  - How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work
    282
  - Pre-Collision Assist Precautions
    282
  - Pre-Collision Assist Limitations
    283
  - Switching Pre-Collision Assist on and off
    283
  - Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors
    284
  - Distance Indication
    284
  - Distance Alert
    286
  - Automatic Emergency Braking
    286
  - Evasive Steering Assist
    287
  - Pre-Collision Assist - Troubleshooting
    288
- Driver Alert
  
  290
  - What Is Driver Alert
    290
  - How Does Driver Alert Work
    290
  - Driver Alert Precautions
    290
  - Driver Alert Limitations
    290
  - Switching Driver Alert on and off
    290
  - Driver Alert Indicators
    291
  - Driver Alert - Troubleshooting
    291
- Speed Sign Recognition
  
  292
- Load Carrying
  
  295
  - Load Carrying Precautions
    295
  - Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels
    296
  - What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating
    296
  - What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
    296
  - What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating
    296
  - Calculating Payload
    298
  - Calculating the Load Limit
    298
  - Roof Rack
    300
- Luggage Compartment
  
  302
  - Compartment Cover
    302
  - Connecting a Trailer Precautions
    304
- Towing a Trailer
  
  306
  - Towing a Trailer Precautions
    306
  - Trailer Brake Precautions
    306
  - Towing a Trailer Limitations
    307
  - Loading Your Trailer
    307
  - Trailer Towing Hints
    307
  - Launching or Retrievinga Boat or Personal Watercraft
    308
  - Towing Weights and Dimensions
    309
- Trailer Sway Control
  
  313
- Driving Hints
  
  314
  - Cold Weather Precautions
    314
  - Breaking-In
    314
  - Driving Economically
    314
  - Driving through Shallow Water
    314
  - Floor Mats
    315
- Crash and Breakdown Information
  
  316
  - Roadside Assistance
    316
  - High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
    317
  - Switching the Hazard Flashers on and off
    318
  - Jump Starting the Vehicle
    318
  - Post-Crash Alert System
    321
  - Automatic Crash Shutoff
    322
  - Transporting the Vehicle
    322
- Towing Your Vehicle
  
  324
- Vehicle Care
  
  355
  - Cleaning Products
    355
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    355
  - Cleaning the Interior
    357
  - Repairing Minor Paint Damage
    359
  - Waxing Your Vehicle
    359
- Body Styling Kits
  
  360
  - Body Styling Kit Precautions
    360
- Storing Your Vehicle
  
  361
  - Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage
    361
  - Removing Your Vehicle from Storage
    362
- Wheel and Tire Information
  
  363
  - Locating the Tire Label
    363
  - Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
    363
  - Information on the Tire Sidewall
    364
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    369
  - Tire Replacement Requirements
    370
  - Using Summer Tires
    372
  - Using Snow Chains
    372
- Tire Care
  
  375
  - Checking the Tire Pressures
    375
  - Inflating the Tires
    375
  - Inspecting the Tire for Wear
    376
  - Inspecting the Tire for Damage
    376
  - Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems
    377
  - Tire Rotation
    377
- Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
  
  379
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview
  
  385
- Changing a Road Wheel
  
  389
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    389
  - Wheel Nuts
    393
- Capacities and Specifications
  
  394
- Locating the Vehicle Identification
  
  411
- Vehicle Identification
  
  411
  - Vehicle Identification Number
    411
- Connected Vehicle
  
  412
- Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
  
  416
  - Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
    416
  - Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
    416
- Audio System
  
  417
  - Audio System Precautions
    417
  - Switching the Audio Unit on and off
    417
  - Selecting the Audio Source
    417
  - Playing or Pausing the Audio Source
    417
  - Adjusting the Volume
    417
  - Switching Shuffle Mode on and off
    417
  - Switching Repeat Mode on and off
    417
  - Setting a Memory Preset
    417
  - Muting the Audio
    418
  - Adjusting the Sound Settings
    418
  - Setting the Clock and Date
    418
  - AM/FM Radio
    419
  - Digital Radio
    419
  - Satellite Radio
    421
  - General Information
    422
  - Using Voice Recognition
    423
  - Using SYNC with Your Phone
    425
  - SYNC Applications and Services
    426
  - Using SYNC with Your Media Player
    429
  - SYNC Troubleshooting
    430
  - Sync
    430
  - General Information
    439
  - Using Voice Recognition
    441
  - Entertainment
    448
  - Phone
    458
  - Navigation
    460
  - Electric Vehicle Information
    465
  - Apps
    470
  - Settings
    472
  - SYNC 3 Troubleshooting
    474
  - Accessories
    487
- Ford Protect
  
  488
  - What Is Ford Protect
    488
- Scheduled Maintenance
  
  490
- Customer Information
  
  498
  - Rollover Warning
    498
  - The Better Business Bureau Auto Line Program
    498
  - The Mediation and Arbitration Program
    499
  - Ordering a Canadian French Owner's Manual
    499
  - Reporting Safety Defects in the United States
    500
  - Reporting Safety Defects in Canada
    500
  - Radio Frequency Certification Labels
    501
  - California Proposition 65
    534
  - Perchlorate
    534
  - Replacement Parts Recommendation
    535
  - Mobile Communications Equipment
    535
  - Federal Highway Administration Regulation
    536
  - End User License Agreement
    536
  - Emission Law
    561
- Appendices
  
  563
  - Electromagnetic Compatibility
    563
  - Declaration of Conformity
    565

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Symbols Glossary

At a Glance

Child Safety

Seatbelts

Personal Safety System

Airbags

Pedestrian Alert System

911 Assist

Keys and Remote Controls

Mykey

Doors and Locks

Keyless Entry

Easy Entry and Exit

Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate

Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

Security

Steering Wheel

Wipers and Washers

Exterior Lighting

Interior Lighting

Windows

Interior Mirror

Exterior Mirrors

Moonroof

Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster Display Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls

WARNING: Driving While Distracted

Trip Computer

Head up Display

Remote Start

Climate Control

Interior Air Quality

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Rear Occupant Alert System

Memory Function

Garage Door Opener

USB Ports

Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet

Wireless Accessory Charger

Storage

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information

Auto-Start-Stop

Fuel and Refueling

Catalytic Converter

High Voltage Battery

Charging Your Vehicle - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Automatic Transmission

All-Wheel Drive

Electric Parking Brake

Hill Start Assist

Auto Hold

Traction Control

Stability Control

Parking Aids

Rear View Camera

Active Park Assist

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Drive Mode Control

Lane Keeping System

Blind Spot Information System Precautions

Cross Traffic Alert

Pre-Collision Assist

Driver Alert

Speed Sign Recognition

Load Carrying

Luggage Compartment

Towing a Trailer

Trailer Sway Control

Driving Hints

Crash and Breakdown Information

Towing Your Vehicle

Vehicle Care