seats FORD ESCAPE 2013 3.G Owner's Manual

MANUAL LIFTGATE
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, 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 safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
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 (bike rack, etc.)
from the spoiler, 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.
To open the liftgate: Press the button
located in the top of the liftgate pull cup
handle to unlatch the liftgate, then pull on
the outside handle.
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, 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 safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
Keep keys out of reach of children.
Do not allow children to play near an
open or moving power liftgate.
Note: Cycling the ignition while the liftgate
is power closing and is near the latch may
cause the liftgate to reverse to full open
position. Make sure that the liftgate is closed
before operating or moving the vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. The liftgate or its
components could be damaged.
Note: Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.)
from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This could
damage the liftgate and its components.
The liftgate will only operate with the
vehicle in P (Park).
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Note:Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Manual Climate Control
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position. Increase the temperature
and fan speed to improve clearing, if
required.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Do not adjust the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The
system automatically adjusts to the
previously stored settings. For the system
to function efficiently, the instrument panel
and side air vents should be fully open. Note:
At low ambient temperatures with
AUTO selected, the air stream is directed
toward the windshield and side windows
for as long as the engine remains cold.
Note: When the system is switched off,
outside air is prevented from entering your
vehicle.
Note: When the system is in AUTO mode,
and the interior and exterior temperatures
are high, the system automatically selects
recirculated air to maximize cooling of the
interior. When the selected air temperature
is reached, the system automatically selects
outside air.
Note: When you select windshield
defrosting and defogging, the instrument
panel and footwell level functions
automatically switch off and air conditioning
switches on. Outside air flows into your
vehicle.
Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the high fan speed button control.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
2
Press the footwell button to distribute
air to the footwell air vents.
Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell air vents position.
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You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Turn the ignition
on to return the system to its previous
settings. You can now make adjustments.
You will need to turn certain
vehicle-dependent features back on, such
as:
•heated seats
• cooled seats
• heated steering wheel
• heated mirrors
• heated rear window.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 84).
Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
in AUTO mode through the information
display setting: Remote Start > Climate
Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate
control system automatically sets the
interior temperature to 72°F (22°C).
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). Cooled seats are set to high (if
available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display).
In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors and heated/cooled seats are not
automatically turned on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats and heated
steering wheel are set to high (if available,
and selected to AUTO in the information
display). The rear defroster and heated
mirrors are automatically turned on. Last Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
using the last climate control settings
through the information display setting:
Remote Start > Climate Control >
Heater
–A/C > Last Settings. The climate
control system automatically uses the
settings last selected before the vehicle
was turned off.
Heated and Cooled Devices
The climate control system controls other
heated and cooled devices inside the
vehicle. These devices (if available, and
selected to AUTO in the information
displays) may also be switched on during
remote start. Heated devices are typically
switched on during cold weather, and
cooled devices during hot weather.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a collision. Always
sit upright against your seatback, with your
feet on the floor.
Do not recline the seatback as this
can cause the occupant to slide
under the safety belt, resulting in
serious injury in the event of a collision.
Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious
injury in the event of a collision or
during heavy braking.
When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and air bags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a collision. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 inches
(25 centimeters) between your
breastbone and the air bag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNINGS
Fully adjust the head restraint before
you sit in or operate your vehicle. This
will help minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a collision. Do not
adjust the head restraint when your vehicle
is moving.
The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be
installed and properly adjusted when
the seat is occupied.
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WARNINGS
Install the head restraint properly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a collision.
Front seat head restraint
Rear seat outboard head restraints
Rear center head restraint
The head restraints consist of:An energy absorbing head
restraint
A
Two steel stems
B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button
D
Fold button
E
Note: Adjust the seatback to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until in
locks.
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button E.
2. Pull it back up to reset.
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Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints may have a tilting
feature for extra comfort. To tilt the head
restraint, do the following:
1. Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivoting it
forward again will then release it to the
rearward, un-tilted position.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
WARNING
Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is fully engaged.
Adjusting the Height of the
Driver's Seat
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Recline AdjustmentWARNING
Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position. Pull on the
seatback to make sure that it has fully
latched after returning the seatback to its
original position. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous if you stop suddenly or
have a collision.
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver's seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving.
Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
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Power Lumbar (If Equipped)MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Before activating the seat memory,
make sure that the area immediately
surrounding the seat is clear of
obstructions and that all occupants are
clear of moving parts.
Do not use the memory function
when your vehicle is moving.
This feature will automatically recall the
position of the driver's seat and power
mirrors. The memory control is located on
the driver ’s door.
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Saving a Pre-Set Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors toyour desired position.
3. Press and hold the desired pre-set button until you hear a single chime.
Recalling a Pre-Set Position
Press the pre-set button associated with
your desired driving position. The seat and
mirrors will move to the position stored for
that pre-set.
Saving a Passive Setting
The vehicle stores the seating and mirror
positions for up to three remote controls
or passive keys. Next time the vehicle is
unlocked, the position of the seat and
mirrors will adjust to the last used position.
Each time you turn the ignition off, the
current seat and mirror settings are stored
on the remote control or passive key used.
Recalling a Stored Seat Position
Note: Press any driver seat adjustment
control, any of the memory buttons or any
mirror control switch, to stop seat
movement during a recall. Seat movement
will also stop if you move the vehicle. Passive Recall
Note:
If more than one passive key is in
range, the memory function will move to the
settings of the first key stored.
When you unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or pull the driver door
handle with a passive key in range, the seat
and mirrors will move to the position stored
on that remote control or passive key.
REAR SEATS
Recline Adjustment (If Equipped)
With the seat occupied, pull the lever up
to recline the seatback.
Folding the Seatback
With the seat empty, pull the lever up to
fold the seatback forward. You may need
to fold the outboard head restraints and
lower the center head restraint first.
Unfolding the Seatback
Pull the lever up and pull the seatback
upward.
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HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so could drain
your vehicle battery.
Adjust the control to the desired heat
setting. REAR SEAT ARMREST (IF
EQUIPPED)
Fold the armrest down to use the armrest
and cupholder.
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