FORD ESCAPE 2022 User Guide

Using Auto Hold ..........................................224
Auto Hold Indicators ..................................224
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work .........225
Switching Traction Control On and Off........................................................................\
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Traction Control Indicator ........................225
Traction Control – Troubleshooting .....225
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work .........227
Switching Stability Control On and Off ........................................................................\
228
Stability Control Indicator .......................228
Stability Control – Troubleshooting .....228
Steering
Electric Power Steering ............................229
Steering – Troubleshooting ....................229
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions ...........................230
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................230
Front Parking Aid ..........................................231
Side Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist .................................................232
Parking Aid Indicators ...............................233
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting ............234
Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera .............235
Rear View Camera Precautions ............235
Locating the Rear View Camera ...........235
Rear View Camera Guide Lines .............235
Rear View Camera Object Distance Indicators ...................................................236
Rear View Camera Settings ....................236
Active Park Assist
What Is Active Park Assist .......................238
How Does Active Park Assist Work ......238
Active Park Assist Precautions ..............238
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off ........................................................................\
238
Entering a Parallel Parking Space ........238
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space ........................................................................\
239
Exiting a Parking Space ............................239
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
240
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................242
Switching Cruise Control On and Off........................................................................\
242
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........242
Canceling the Set Speed .........................243
Resuming the Set Speed .........................243
Cruise Control Indicators .........................243
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work ..................................244
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions ........................................................................\
244
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations ........................................................................\
245
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................247
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation ..............................................247
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed ..........................................................247
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap ........................................................................\
248
Canceling the Set Speed .........................249
Resuming the Set Speed .........................249
Overriding the Set Speed ........................249
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators ......250
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Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control .....................................250
Lane Centering ............................................250
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control ......253
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting ......................................254
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control ....................257
Selecting a Drive Mode - Excluding:Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
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Selecting a Drive Mode .............................257
Drive Modes ..................................................258
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes .........................................................259
Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System ........261
How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork .............................................................261
Lane Keeping System Precautions .......261
Lane Keeping System Limitations ........261
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off .......................................................262
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode ...........................................................262
Alert Mode .....................................................262
Aid Mode ........................................................263
Alert and Aid Mode ....................................263
Lane Keeping System Indicators ..........264
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
265
Blind Spot InformationSystem
What Is Blind Spot Information System........................................................................\
268
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work ............................................268
Blind Spot Information System Precautions ..............................................268 Blind Spot Information System
Limitations ................................................268
Blind Spot Information System Requirements ..........................................268
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off ................................268
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors ......................................269
Blind Spot Information System Indicators ...................................................269
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting ......................................270
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert ........................271
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work .......271
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions ...............271
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations .................271
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off........................................................................\
..271
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors ........................................................................\
.272
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators ...................272
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.273
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist ....................274
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work........................................................................\
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Pre-Collision Assist Precautions ...........274
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations ............275
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off .................................................................275
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors ........................................................................\
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Distance Indication ....................................276
Distance Alert ...............................................278
Automatic Emergency Braking ..............278
Evasive Steering Assist .............................279
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting .......................................................................2\
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Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert ....................................282
How Does Driver Alert Work ...................282
Driver Alert Precautions ...........................282
Driver Alert Limitations .............................282
Switching Driver Alert On and Off ........282
Driver Alert Indicators ...............................283
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting ..............283
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition ..........284
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................\
284
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions ........................................................................\
284
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations ........................................................................\
284
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators ......284
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning ........................................285
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance .....................................285
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting ......................................285
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions ......................287
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels ...............................288
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
288
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
288
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating .........................................................288
Calculating Payload ..................................290
Calculating the Load Limit .....................290
Roof Rack ......................................................292
Luggage Compartment
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover.............................294
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions .........296
Connecting a Trailer ..................................296
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................298
Trailer Brake Precautions ........................298
Towing a Trailer Limitations ...................299
Loading Your Trailer ...................................299
Trailer Towing Hints ...................................299
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft .............................300
Towing Weights and Dimensions ..........301
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work ........................................................................\
303
Trailer Sway Control Precautions .........303
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off ................................................................303
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions ......................304
Breaking-In ...................................................304
Driving Economically ................................304
Driving in Special Conditions .................304
Driving Through Shallow Water ............306
Floor Mats .....................................................306
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance ................................308
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ........309
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off .................................................................310
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................310
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................313
Automatic Crash Shutoff .........................314
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................314
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Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions ..........316
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
Emergency Towing - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) .........................................317
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F24 ..............................317
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35 .............................318
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.318
Fuses
Fuse Precautions .........................................319
Under Hood Fuse Box ................................319
Body Control Module Fuse Box .............325
Identifying Fuse Types ..............................327
Fuses – Troubleshooting ..........................327
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions .......................328
Opening and Closing the Hood .............328
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................\
330
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
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Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................332
Engine Oil .......................................................333
Checking the Coolant ...............................334
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™ ..........338
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........339 Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline,
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........340
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ..............................................340
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ................................................341
12V Battery .....................................................341
Changing the 12V Battery ........................343
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................344
Exterior Bulbs ...............................................345
Interior Bulbs ................................................348
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products ......................................349
Cleaning the Exterior .................................349
Cleaning the Interior ...................................351
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............353
Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................353
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions ..................354
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage ......355
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage ........................................................................\
356
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label ..............................357
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades ................................357
Information on the Tire Sidewall ..........358
Glossary of Tire Terminology .................363
Tire Replacement Requirements .........364
Using Snow Chains ....................................366
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures ...................368
Inflating the Tires .......................................368
Inspecting the Tire for Wear ...................369
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Inspecting the Tire for Damage ............369
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems ......370
Tire Rotation .................................................370
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit........................................................................\
.372
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions ........................................................................\
.372
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ........................................................................\
.372
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components ........................................................................\
.372
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ........................................................................\
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Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem
What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem ........................................................378
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview ....................................................378
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions ...............................................379
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations ................................................379
Viewing the Tire Pressures .....................380
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting .....................................380
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................382
Wheel Nuts ...................................................386
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................\
387
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .......................................................................3\
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Engine Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .......................389 Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™ .....390
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ....390
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) ........................................391
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ......................................392
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .....................................393
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
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395
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™ .......396
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .......397
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) ........................................397
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .......................398
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) .......................................399
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™ .......400
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .......401
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) .......................................402
Washer Fluid Specification .....................402
Brake Fluid Specification ........................403Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number ..............404
Connected Vehicle
Connected Vehicle Requirements .......405
Connected Vehicle Limitations .............405
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Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork .....................................................405
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network .....................................................405
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem .........................406
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................407
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot ........409
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password ................................409
Audio System
Audio System Precautions ......................410
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........................................................................\
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Selecting the Audio Source .....................410
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source ........................................................................\
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Adjusting the Volume ................................410
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
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Switching Repeat Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
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Setting a Memory Preset .........................410
Muting the Audio ..........................................411
Adjusting the Sound Settings ..................411
Setting the Clock and Date .......................411
AM/FM Radio ................................................412
Digital Radio ..................................................412
Satellite Radio ..............................................414
SYNC™
General Information ...................................415
Using Voice Recognition ...........................416
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ............418
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......419
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
.421
SYNC™ Troubleshooting .........................421
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................431
Using Voice Recognition ..........................433
Entertainment .............................................440
Phone .............................................................450
Navigation .....................................................452
Electric Vehicle Information ....................457
Apps ................................................................462
Settings ..........................................................464
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ....................466
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................479
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect ................................480
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......482
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........485
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................487
Customer Information
Rollover Warning ........................................490
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram .....................................................490
The Mediation and Arbitration Program ........................................................................\
.491
Ordering a Canadian French Owner's Manual ........................................................491
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States .........................................................492
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada ........................................................................\
492
Radio Frequency Certification Labels ........................................................................\
493
Perchlorate ...................................................530
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
530
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Mobile Communications Equipment........................................................................\
.531
Federal Highway Administration Regulation ..................................................531
End User License Agreement .................532
Emission Law ...............................................557
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............559
Declaration of Conformity .......................561
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If you require assistance or clarification on
policies or procedures, please contact the
customer relationship center.
United States
Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
PO Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired:
7-1-1 (where offered by your telephone
service provider)
www.ford.com/help/contact/
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Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.
For assistance call 1-800-727-7000, or for
more information about Ford Credit and
access to an account manager, visit
www.ford.com/finance.
Canada
Customer Relationship Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
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service provider)
www.ford.ca
Facebook: FordServiceCA (English),
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Australia
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Attention: Customer Relationship Centre
Private Mail Bag 5
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Campbellfield, Victoria, 3061
Telephone: 13 3673 (FORD)
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New Zealand
Ford Motor Company
Attention: Customer Relationship Centre
Private Bag 76912
Manukau City 2241
Telephone: 0800 367 369 (FORDNZ)
E-mail: fnzcust@ford.com
China - Imported Vehicle
Customer Relationship Center
Telephone: 400-690-1886
Website: https://www.for d.com.cn/
China - Chang’An Ford
Customer Relationship Center
Telephone: 800-810-8168
Mobile: 400-887-7766
Website: https://www.ford.com.cn/
Asia Pacific
E-mail: expcac@ford.com
Caribbean, Central America and
Israel
Ford Motor Company
Ford Export Operations
Attention: Owner Relations
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Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, MI 48101
Fax: (313) 390-0804
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
E-mail: expcac@ford.com
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U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Ford Motor Company
Ford Export Operations
Attention: Owner Relations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, MI 48101
Telephone: (800) 841-3673
E-mail: prcac@ford.com
Argentina
Telephone: 0800-888-3673
Brazil
www.ford.com.br
North Africa
E-mail: nafcrc@ford.com
Sub-Saharan Africa
E-mail: ssacrc@ford.com
Puerto Rico
Ford International Business Development,
Inc.
P.O. Box 11957
Caparra Heights Station
San Juan, PR 00922-1957
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
Fax: (313) 390-0804
E-mail: prcac@ford.com
www.ford.com.pr
Middle East
Ford Middle East Customer Relationship
Center
P.O. Box 21740
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: 80004441066
Toll-free number for the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia: 8008443673
Mobily and Zain cell phone users in Saudi
Arabia: 800850078
Kuwait: 22280384
Local telephone number for Kuwait: +965
1 898900
Fax: +971 4 3327266
E-mail: menacac@for d.com
www.me.ford.com
South Korea
Telephone: +82-02-1600-6003
E-mail: infokr1@for d.com
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
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of available models, sometimes even
before they are generally available. It could
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the vehicle you have purchased.
Illustrations
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could show features as used in different
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Location of Components
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component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.
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Introduction