key battery FORD ESCAPE 2013 3.G Owners Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The remote control allows you to:
•remotely lock or unlock the vehicle
doors
• unlock the doors without actively using
a key or remote control (intelligent
access only)
• remotely open the power liftgate (if
equipped)
• remotely start or stop the engine (if
equipped)
• arm and disarm the anti-theft system
• activate the panic alarm.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
The remote control 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.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user ’s
authority to operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. A
decrease in operating range could be
caused by:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle. Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when
commanded (either by touching the inside
of the front exterior door handle, by
activating the exterior luggage
compartment button, or a button on the
transmitter itself). If excessive radio
frequency interface is present in the area,
or if the transmitter battery is low, it may
be necessary to mechanically unlock your
door. The mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key can be used to open
the driver
’s door in this situation. See
Remote Control (page 44).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with two
integrated keyhead transmitters. The key
blade is used to start the vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver ’s door from
outside the vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.
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Note:Your vehicle ’s keys were issued with
a security label that provides important
vehicle key cut information. Keep the label
in a safe place for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
Note: A three-button remote control will
operate similarly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with two
intelligent access keys which operate the
power locks and the remote start system.
The key must be in the vehicle to activate
the push button start system.
The intelligent access key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade that can
be used to unlock the driver door. Slide the
release on the back of the transmitter to
release the key blade, then pull the blade
out.
Note: Your vehicle ’s back-up keys were
issued with a security tag that provides
important vehicle key cut information. Keep
the tag in a safe place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery will not delete
the transmitter from the vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.
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Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of thetransmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the transmitter for
the correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully in the housing.
4. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.
Intelligent Access Transmitter
1. Remove the backup key from the transmitter.
2. Twist a thin coin in the slot hiddenbehind the backup key slot to remove
the battery cover.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to theinstruction inside the transmitter for
the correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully in the housing.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the backup key.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn will
chirp and the turn signals will
flash. It is recommended that this method
be used to locate your vehicle, rather than
using the panic alarm.
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Note:If locking was not successful or any
door or the liftgate is not closed, or if the
hood is not closed on vehicles equipped
with a perimeter alarm or remote start, the
horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not
flash.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note: The panic alarm will only operate
when the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
turn the ignition on to deactivate.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel.
Your vehicle has remote start if
the transmitter has this button.
The remote start feature allows you to
start the engine from outside the vehicle.
The transmitter has an extended operating
range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be configured to operate when the
vehicle is remote started. See Automatic
Climate Control (page 114).
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system is triggered •
the feature has been disabled
• the hood is not closed
• two remote vehicle starts have already
been attempted within the last hour
• the vehicle is not in P (Park)
• the vehicle battery voltage is too low
• the service engine soon indicator was
on the last time the vehicle was driven.
Remote Starting the Engine
Note: Each button press must be done
within three seconds of each other. The
vehicle will not remote start if this sequence
is not followed and the horn will not chirp.The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure. To remote start the
engine:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will chirp if the system fails to
start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start
will run the blower fan at a slower speed
to reduce noise. It can be switched on or
off in the information display. See General
Information (page 84).
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Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors
when:
•all doors are closed
• the ignition is on
• you shift into any gear putting the
vehicle in motion, and
• the vehicle attains a speed greater than
4 mph (7 km/h).
When autounlock is enabled, all doors will
unlock when the driver door is opened.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and
Autounlock
Note: Your authorized dealer can perform
this procedure, or you can do the procedure
yourself.
To enable or disable these features, do the
following:
Note: You will have 30 seconds to
complete the procedure.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the power door lock button three
times.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Press the power door lock button three
times.
5. Switch the ignition on. The horn will chirp indicating the programming mode
has been entered.
Autolock: Once in programming mode,
each subsequent short press (less than 1
second) of the power door lock button will
toggle autolock between on and off.
Autounlock: Each subsequent long press
(more than 2 seconds) of the power door
lock button will toggle autounlock between
on and off.
Note: The autounlock feature can be
enabled or disabled independently of the
autolock feature. Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when the remote
entry system is used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off
the lights if:
•
the ignition is on
• the remote transmitter lock control is
pressed, or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the
dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when all doors are
closed, the ignition is turned off and the
key is removed from the ignition
(integrated keyhead transmitter only).
The lamps will turn off if all the doors
remain closed and:
• 25 seconds elapse
• the key is inserted in the ignition
(integrated keyhead transmitter only)
• the START/STOP button is pressed
(intelligent access key only).
Battery Saver
If the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or
headlamps are left on, the battery saver
will shut them off 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you shut off the engine and leave the
ignition in the on or accessory mode, the
ignition will shut off after 30 minutes.
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Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displayed as a reminder to press the brakewhile starting the vehicle.
-
Press brake to start
Displayed when a valid key is not detected
within the vehicle. See Keyless Starting (page 135).
Red
Ford KeyFree Key not
inside car
Displays when the key battery is low. Change
the battery as soon as possible. See Remote Control (page 44).
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Key Battery low Replace
soon
Lighting
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burnedout. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Brake lamp Bulb fault
Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb
has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Low beam Bulb fault
Displays when an electrical system problem
occurs with the headlamp system. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Headlamp fault Service
required
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Information Displays

GENERAL INFORMATION
If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 miles
(8 kilometers) after you reconnect it. This
is because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or
other damage.
Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire.
Do not start the engine in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start the
engine.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes.
This system meets all Canadian
interference-causing equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse
electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine. IGNITION SWITCH
0 (off) - The ignition is off.
Note:
When you switch the ignition off and
leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could discharge your
vehicle battery.
Note: To switch the engine off when your
vehicle is moving, move the transmission
selector lever to position N. Use the brakes
to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. After your
vehicle has stopped, switch the engine off
and move the transmission selector lever to
position P. Turn the key to position 0 or I.
I (accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to operate
while the engine is not running.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long to avoid discharging
the battery.
II (on) - All electrical circuits operational.
Warning lamps and indicators are
illuminated.
III (start) - cranks the engine. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
The keyless starting system may not
function if the key is close to metal
objects or electronic devices such as
mobile phones.
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WARNINGS
Always check that the steering wheel
lock is deactivated before
attempting to move your vehicle.
Note:A valid key must be located inside
your vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.
Switching the Ignition On (Accessory
Mode)
Press the START button once without your
foot on the brake pedal. The button is
located on the instrument panel near the
steering wheel. All electrical circuits and
accessories are operational and the
warning lamps and indicators illuminate.
Press the START button again without your
foot on the brake pedal to turn the vehicle
off completely.
Starting Your Vehicle
Carry out the following steps to start your
vehicle:
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
2. Fully press the brake pedal.
3. Press the START button.
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do
the following. 5-button remote
3-button remote
1.
Hold the key next to the symbol on the
steering column.
2. With the key in this position, you can use the start button to switch the
ignition on and start your vehicle.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
2. Press the START button.
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits
warning lamps and indicators will be
switched off.
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If the service engine soon indicator remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity. Although some
malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may
not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with the service engine
soon indicator on can result in increased
emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced
engine and transmission smoothness, and
lead to more costly repairs.
Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing
Some state/provincial and local
governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs
to inspect the emission control equipment
on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
inspection could prevent you from getting
a vehicle registration.
If the service engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does
not work, the vehicle may need
to be serviced. See On-Board Diagnostics.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if
the service engine soon indicator is on or
not working properly (bulb is burned out),
or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems
have not been properly checked. In this
case, the vehicle is considered not ready
for I/M testing. If the vehicle
’s engine or transmission has
just been serviced, or the battery has
recently run down or been replaced, the
OBD-II system may indicate that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To
determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M
testing, turn the ignition key to the on
position for 15 seconds without cranking
the engine. If the service engine soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that
the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if
the service engine soon indicator stays on
solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for
I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check
the emission control system during normal
driving. A complete check may take several
days. If the vehicle is not ready for I/M
testing, the following driving cycle
consisting of mixed city and highway
driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an
expressway/highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at
least four 30-second idle periods
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight
hours without starting the engine. Then,
start the engine and complete the above
driving cycle. The engine must warm up to
its normal operating temperature. Once
started, do not turn off the engine until the
above driving cycle is complete. If the
vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the
above driving cycle will have to be
repeated.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Note: The amount of usable fuel in the
empty reserve varies and should not be
relied upon to increase driving range. When
refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge
indicates empty, you might not be able to
refuel the full amount of the advertised
capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
reserve still present in the tank.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting
Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The service is available:
•24-hours, seven days a week.
• for the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
• a flat tire change with a good spare
(except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit).
• battery jump start.
• lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• fuel delivery — Independent Service
Contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law shall deliver up
to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of gasoline or 5.0
gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a
disabled vehicle. Fuel delivery service
is limited to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.
• winch out — available within 100 feet
(30.5 meters) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries.
• towing — Ford and Lincoln eligible
vehicles towed to an authorized dealer
within 35 miles (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a member
requests to be towed to an authorized
dealer more than 35 miles (56 km)
from the disablement location, the
member shall be responsible for any
mileage costs in excess of 35 miles (56
km). Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the
disabled eligible vehicle requires service at
the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer
is disabled, but the towing vehicle is
operational, the trailer does not qualify for
any roadside services.
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using
Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is
found in the owner's information portfolio
in the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require
Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company will
reimburse a reasonable amount for towing
to the nearest dealership within 35 miles
(56 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford vehicle customers
call 1-800-241-3673. Customers will be
asked to submit their original receipts.
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting
Roadside Assistance
Canadian customers who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using
Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In Canada, the
card is found in the Warranty Guide in the
glove box.
Canadian Roadside coverage and benefits
may differ from the U.S. coverage. Please
refer to your Warranty Guide or visit our
website at www.ford.ca for information on
Canadian services and benefits.
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