FORD ESCAPE 2014 3.G Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 handheld 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 devices while driving.
Various systems on your vehicle can be
controlled using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information is displayed in
the information display.
Information Display Controls
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• Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
• Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages. The OK
button may also be used to reset some
Trip values.
Menu Structure - Information
Display
All Vehicles
You can access the menu using the
information display control.
Note:Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
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Information Displays

Trip 1 and 21
Distance to E
Trip odometer
Trip timer
Digital Speedo
Anticipation Ford EcoMode Average fuel
Speed
Ford EcoMode
2
All Value - Distance to E, Trip odometer, Trip timer and Average fuel
1 See Trip Computer (page 90).2 See Eco Mode (page 164).
Information
Intelligent 4WD
MyKey Dist.
MyKey Info
Settings
On or Off Traction Ctrl Driver Assist
On or Off Blind spot
On or Off Cross traffic alert
On or Off Rain Light Lighting
Auto or Manual Dimming
Off or xx Seconds Autolamp delay
Always On or Always Off Navigation info Display
Choose your applicable setting Language
Choose your applicable setting Distance
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Settings
Choose your applicable setting Temperature
On or Off Park Slot Chimes
On or Off Display Compass Convenience
Heater – A/C / Auto or
Last Settings Climate Control Remote Start
Front Defrost / Automatic
or Off
Rear Defrost / Automatic
or Off
(5, 10 or 15 minutes) Duration
On/Off Quiet Start
Restore Default
Enable or Disable System
Hold OK to Create MyKey Create MyKey MyKey
Always On or User Selectable Traction Ctrl
80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Max Speed
45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph (90 km/h), 65 mph
(105 km/h) or Off Speed Warning
On or Off Volume Limiter
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys Clear MyKeys
System Check
All active warnings will display first if
applicable. The system check menu may
appear different based upon equipment
options and current vehicle status. Use the
up/down arrow buttons to scroll through
the list.
TRIP COMPUTER
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold OK on the current screen
to reset the respective trip, distance, time
and average fuel information.
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Information Displays

Distance to E
Indicates the approximate distance the
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Trip Odometer
Registers the distance traveled of
individual journeys.
Trip Timer
Registers the time of individual journeys.
Average Fuel
Indicates the average fuel consumption
since the function was last reset.
All Value
Indicates all the respective remaining fuel,
distance, time and average fuel
information.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may be abbreviated or
shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have.
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Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages will
be removed automatically after a short
time.
Certain messages need to be confirmed
before you can access the menus.
Message indicator (If Equipped)
The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages. It will be red or amber
depending on the severity of the message
and will remain on until the cause of the
message has been rectified.
Some messages will be supplemented by
a system specific symbol with a message
indicator.
Airbag
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when the system requires service due
to a malfunction. Contact your authorized
dealer. Amber Airbag fault Service now
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Information Displays

Alarm
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggered
due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 65). Amber Alarm activated Check
Vehicle
Displays when the system requires service due
to a malfunction. Contact your authorized
dealer. - Alarm fault Service
required
Battery and Charging System
Action Message
Indicator Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch off the ignition. Contact your
authorized dealer. Red Electrical system over-
voltage Stop safely
Displays to warn of a low battery condition.
Turn off all unneeded electrical accessories.
Contact your authorized dealer. Amber Battery low See manual
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displayed when the blind spot information
system and cross traffic alert system sensors
are blocked. See Blind Spot Monitor (page
160). Amber BLIS Low visibility See
manual
Displayed when a fault with the system has
occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible. Amber BLIS: X sensor fault
Service required
Displayed when the system is not available due
to trailer use. See Blind Spot Monitor (page
160). Amber BLIS not available Trailer
attached
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle.
See Blind Spot Monitor (page 160). Amber Cross Traffic Vehicle
coming from X
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Information Displays

Action Message
Indicator Message
Displayed when the blind spot information
system and cross traffic alert system sensors
are blocked. See Blind Spot Monitor (page
160). Amber Cross Traffic Sensor
blocked See manual
Displays when the system requires service due
to a malfunction. Contact your authorized
dealer. Amber Cross Traffic fault
Service required
Displayed when the system is not available due
to trailer use. See Blind Spot Monitor (page
160). - Cross Traffic disabled
Trailer attached
Doors
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not
completely closed and the vehicle is moving. Red X door open
Displays when the door(s) listed is not
completely closed. -
Displays when the luggage compartment is not
completely closed and the vehicle is moving. Red Liftgate ajar
Displays when the luggage compartment is not
completely closed. -
Displays when the hood is not completely
closed and the vehicle is moving. Red Hood open
Displays when the hood is not completely
closed. -
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Information Displays

Engine
Action Message
Indicator Message
Engine service is required. Contact your
authorized dealer. Amber Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine temperature is too
high. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and allow
to engine to cool. If the problem persists,
contact your authorized dealer. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 212). Red High engine temperature
Stop safely
Displays when the engine has reduced power
in order to help reduce high coolant temper-
ature. - Power reduced to lower
temperature
Hill Start Assist
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available.
Contact your authorized dealer. See Hill Start
Assist (page 138). Amber Hill start assist not avail-
able
Keyless Vehicle
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays to remind you that the key is in the
trunk. See Keyless Starting (page 123). Amber Ford KeyFree Key inside
vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the
system. See Keyless Starting (page 123). - Ford KeyFree No key
detected
Displayed as a reminder to turn off the vehicle.
See Keyless Starting (page 123). Red Switch ign. off Press
ENGINE Start/Stop
button
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Information Displays

Action Message
Indicator Message
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake
while starting the vehicle. - Press brake to start
Displayed when a valid key is not detected
within the vehicle. See Keyless Starting (page
123). 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). - Key Battery low Replace
soon
Lighting
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned
out. 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

Maintenance
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and
requires a change. See Engine Oil Check (page
211). - Engine oil change due
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 215). Red Brake fluid level low
Service now
-
Displays when the fuel fill inlet was not properly
closed. See Refueling (page 130). Check fuel fill inlet
MyKey
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when MyKey is active. - MyKey active Drive
Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey
is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. - MyKey Speed Limited to
XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey
speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is
approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Amber MyKey Vehicle Near Top
Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey
speed limit is reached. Amber MyKey Vehicle at Top
Speed
Displays when MyKey is active. - MyKey Check Speed
Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-
Minder is activated. - MyKey Buckle Up to
Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is
activated. - MyKey Park aid cannot
be deactivated
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Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a
key already designated as a MyKey. - Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when programming a MyKey. - Hold key next to symbol
on steering column
Displays when programming a MyKey. - MyKey ESC cannot be
deactivated
Park Aid
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when the system has detected a
condition that requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 150). Amber Parking aid malfunction
Service required
Park Brake
Action Message
Indicator Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the
engine is running and the vehicle is driven more
than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on
after the parking brake is released, contact your
authorized dealer. Red Park brake applied
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Information Displays