warning FORD ESCAPE 2013 3.G Owners Manual

FCC ID: KMHSYNCG2
IC: 1422A-SYNCG2
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. The term "IC" before the radio
certification number only signifies that
Industry Canada technical specifications
were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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Appendices

Check Every Six Months
•Battery connections. Clean if
necessary.
• Body and door drain holes for
obstructions. Clean if necessary.
• Cooling system fluid level and coolant
strength.
• Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate
if necessary.
• Hinges, latches and outside locks for
proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
• Parking brake for proper operation.
• Safety belts and seat latches for wear
and function. •
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS,
airbag and safety belt) for operation.
• Washer spray and wiper operation.
Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend the following
multi-point inspection be performed at
every scheduled maintenance interval to
help ensure your vehicle keeps running
great.
Multi-Point Inspection Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure
Fluid levels
*
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
398
Scheduled Maintenance

4
4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive....................................... 151
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 113
About This Manual...........................................7 Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 156
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 156
Accessories.....................................................274 Exterior style......................................................... 274
Interior style.......................................................... 274
Lifestyle.................................................................. 274
Peace of mind...................................................... 274
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist.........................................163 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 164
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........165
Troubleshooting the System......................... 166
Using Active Park Assist................................... 163
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................229 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 231
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 229
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 113
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
Ambient Lighting............................................73
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63 Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Appendices...................................................380
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............83 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 83
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 83
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................83 Audio Control..................................................64
Type 1........................................................................\
64
Type 2....................................................................... 65
Type 3....................................................................... 65
Audio System...................................................97 General Information............................................ 97
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Satellite
Radio/SYNC................................................102
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC....................................100
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD....................................................98
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................105
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD..................................................106
Menu Structure.................................................... 107
Autolamps........................................................70
Automatic Climate Control........................114 Mono Mode............................................................ 115
Switching Mono Mode Back On..................... 115
Switching Mono Mode Off............................... 115
Temperature Control.......................................... 115
Automatic Transmission............................147 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 148
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 149
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission................................................... 148
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 147
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................225
Autowipers........................................................67
Auxiliary Input Jack......................................109
Auxiliary Power Points................................132 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 132
Locations................................................................ 132
B
Blind Spot Monitor.........................................171 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)
with Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 171
Booster Seats....................................................17 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 18
Brake Fluid Check........................................225
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Index

Fuse Specification Chart..........................208Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel............214
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..........211
Power Distribution Box................................... 208
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 208
G
Gauges................................................................79 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............80
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 80
Information Display............................................. 79
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 147
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access................................................. 44
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................204
Getting the Services You Need...............201 Away From Home............................................... 201
H
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................71
Head Restraints..............................................121 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 122
Heated Seats..................................................127
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................119 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 119
Heated Rear Window......................................... 119
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 113
Hill Start Assist..............................................149 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 149Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate...........................................................115
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 117
General Hints......................................................... 115
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 116
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 119
Recommended Settings for Cooling............117
Recommended Settings for Heating............117
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 118
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 118
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................156
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............217
I
Ignition Switch...............................................135
In California (U.S. Only)............................202
Information Display Control......................66
Information Displays....................................84 General Information........................................... 84
Information....................................................358 911 Assist®........................................................... 365
Calendar............................................................... 364
Notifications........................................................ 364
SIRIUS Travel Link............................................. 362
SYNC Services (If Equipped, U.S. Only).................................................................. 358
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 366
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Index

Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking............................. 54
Power Liftgate..................................................57 Obstacle Detection............................................. 59
Opening and Closing the Liftgate..................58
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 59
Power Seats....................................................124 Power Lumbar...................................................... 125
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................225
Power Windows..............................................74 Accessory Delay.................................................... 75
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 74
One-Touch Down................................................. 74
One-Touch Up....................................................... 74
Window Lock.......................................................... 74
R
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................127
Rear Seats.......................................................126 Folding the Seatback........................................ 126
Recline Adjustment........................................... 126
Unfolding the Seatback................................... 126
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................177 Adjustable Load Floor........................................ 177
Cargo Management System........................... 177
Passenger Compartment Floor...................... 177
Rear View Camera........................................167 Using the Rear View Camera System.........167
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 167
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........69 Rear Window Washer......................................... 69
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 69
Recommended Towing Weights............188
Refueling..........................................................142 Easy Fuel® No Cap Fuel System..................143
Remote Control..............................................44 Car Finder................................................................ 46
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................44
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 45
Remote Start ......................................................... 47
Replacing the Battery......................................... 45
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 47
Remote Start...................................................119 Automatic Settings............................................ 120
Heated and Cooled Devices........................... 120
Last Settings........................................................ 120Removing a Headlamp...............................231
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............237
Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 11
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................205
Roadside Assistance...................................197 Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 197
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 197
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance........................................................ 197
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 197
Roadside Emergencies...............................197
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................178 Adjusting the Crossbar..................................... 178
Running Out of Fuel......................................141 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 141
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31 Belt-Minder®.......................................................... 31
Safety Belts......................................................26 Principle of Operation........................................ 26
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation..................................... 30
Safety Canopy®..............................................41
Safety Precautions......................................140
Satellite Radio................................................110 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................... 111
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..................111
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................... 111
Troubleshooting................................................... 112
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Index

W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................80Airbag - Front........................................................ 80
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 80
Battery....................................................................... 81
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 81
Brake System.......................................................... 81
Cruise Control......................................................... 81
Direction Indicator................................................ 81
Engine Oil................................................................. 81
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 81
Fog Lamps - Front................................................ 81
High Beam............................................................... 81
Information............................................................. 82
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 82
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 82
Parking Lamps...................................................... 82
Service Engine Soon........................................... 82
Stability Control.................................................... 83
Stability Control Off............................................ 83
Washer Fluid Check....................................225
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 236
See: Wipers and Washers..................................67
Waxing..............................................................237
Wheels and Tires.........................................243 General Information......................................... 243
Technical Specifications................................. 265
Windows and Mirrors....................................74
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Windshield Wipers.........................................67 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 67
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 67
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
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