Ev button FORD ESCAPE 2022 Owner's Manual

Why does the passive key not work?The system deactivates passive keys
left inside your vehicle when you lock
it. You cannot switch the ignition on
using a deactivated passive key. Press
the unlock button on the remote
control to reactivate a passive key.
Why does the keypad not function? The keypad goes into an anti-scan
mode if you enter a wrong code seven
times. The anti-scan mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the red
light flashes.
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Keyless Entry (If Equipped)

HOW DOES EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT WORK
This feature moves the driver seat
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you switch
the ignition off. The driver seat returns to
its previous position when you switch the
ignition on.
SWITCHING EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Select Easy Entry/Exit.
If you press any adjustment or memory
button when in easy exit mode, the system
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Easy Entry and Exit

OPENING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
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Press the control button to unlatch the
liftgate and then lift to open.
Note:Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL
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Press the button twice within
three seconds. The liftgate
unlocks for 45 seconds, during
which time you can open the liftgate using
the outside control button.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Note:
Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
WARNING: Make sure that you fully
close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
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Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate

LIFTGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
WARNING: Make sure that you fully
close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Keep keys out of reach
of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all
times.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
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With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Note:
Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control.
If a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of
the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when
you press the liftgate release button.
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2. Press and release the liftgate controlbutton.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
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Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
Switching the Power Liftgate On
or Off
You can switch the power liftgate on or off
through the vehicle settings on your
touchscreen.
1. Press Settings.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.
3. Press Power Liftgate.
4. Select your option.
When switched off, the liftgate only
unlatches and will not power open or close.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL
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Press the button twice within
three seconds.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
OPENING THE HANDS-FREE
LIFTGATE (If Equipped)
Make sure you have the passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.
1. Stand behind your vehicle, and face the liftgate.
2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion, without pausing, under and away from
the rear bumper detection area.
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3. The liftgate opens.
Avoid the following actions when using the
hands-free opening feature:
€ Making physical contact with thebumper.
€ Holding your foot under the bumper.
€ Sweeping your foot from side to side, or kicking at an odd angle.
Detection Zones
Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch
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The detection area is in the center of the
rear bumper.
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Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch
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The detection area is on the left-hand side
and right-hand side of the hitch, between
the exhaust and the hitch.
Note:Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.
Note: Any physical actions that mimic a
kicking motion such as splashing water,
trailer chains or vacuum hoses may cause
the hands-free liftgate to activate. Switch
the power liftgate off through your vehicle
settings or keep the passive key away from
the rear bumper detection area.
SETTING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING HEIGHT
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.
Note: Once the liftgate stops moving, you
can manually move it to the desired height.
3. Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating programming is complete. Note:
You can only use the liftgate control
button to program the height.
Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.
4. The power liftgate now opens at the programmed height. To change the
programmed height, repeat the steps.
Note: You can fully open the liftgate by
manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position if it opens in a
lower position.
Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.
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With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
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Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.
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Press and release the liftgate button.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure you fully close the liftgate
to prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.
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Press the button twice within
three seconds.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE HANDS-FREE
LIFTGATE (If Equipped)
Make sure you have the remote control
within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.
1. Stand behind your vehicle, and face the liftgate.
2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion, without pausing, under and away from
the rear bumper detection area.
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3. The liftgate closes.
Avoid the following actions when using the
hands-free opening feature:
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• Making physical contact with thebumper.
• Holding your foot under the bumper.
• Sweeping your foot from side to side, or kicking at an odd angle.
Detection Zones
Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch
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The detection area is in the center of the
rear bumper.
Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch
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The detection area is on the left-hand side
and right-hand side of the hitch, between
the exhaust and the hitch. Note:
Allow the power system to close the
liftgate. Manually pushing the liftgate may
activate the system’s obstacle detection
feature and stop the power operation or
reverse its direction, replicate a strut failure,
or damage mechanical components.
STOPPING THE LIFTGATE
MOVEMENT
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.
Note: Selections will vary depending on
region or options.
You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:
• Pressing the liftgate control button on the liftgate.
• Pressing the liftgate control button inside the vehicle.
• Pressing the liftgate button on the remote control twice.
• Pressing the liftgate button on an authorized device.
• Moving your foot under and away from the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.
LIFTGATE OBSTACLE
DETECTION
Closing the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.
Note: To prevent accidental obstacle
detection, let the power liftgate close
completely before you enter your vehicle.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 148).
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1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
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3. Lock the steering column.
HORN
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Press on the center of the
steering wheel near the horn icon
to activate the horn.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
STEERING WHEEL ON AND OFF
(IF EQUIPPED)
To activate the heated steering
wheel, press the button on the
climate control unit.
On some vehicles, an indicator on the
button illuminates when the heated
steering wheel is on.
Note: A sensor regulates the temperature
of the steering wheel.
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Steering Wheel

CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
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Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
REPLACING THE FRONT
WIPER BLADES
Make sure your vehicle is off before
beginning this procedure.
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1. Lift the wiper arm and then press thewiper blade locking buttons together.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the
wiper arm.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. To install, reverse the removal
procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
REPLACING THE REAR WIPER
BLADES
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1. Lift the wiper arm.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the
wiper arm.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
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Wipers and Washers