ESP FORD ESCAPE 2014 3.G Quick Reference Guide
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Instrument Panel
SYNC
SYNC with MyFord Touch
Convenience
Essential Information
Function
Liftgate
Comfort
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Navigation** 
•	 Navigation	list	of	commands	  
(if equipped)
  -  Destination street address    
  
  -  Destination home
  - Navigation voice 
  -  Navigation voice volume  
   
  -  Repeat instruction
  - Show 
   heading-up/3D>
•	 Travel	Link	list	of	commands:
  -  Traffic
  -  Weather
  -  Movie listings
  -  Fuel prices
  -   Sports 
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Table of ContentsEntertainment •	 Audio	list	of	commands
  -  You can also get detailed 
lists of commands for 
radio, USB, Bluetooth
® 
audio, Sirius and SD card
•	 Radio:
  - FM <87.9-107.9>
  - FM preset <#>
•	 CD:
  - Play track <1-512>
  - Shuffle 
•	 USB:
  - Play song 
  - Play album 
•	 SiriusXM:
  - 
  - Preset <#>
SYNC® ServicesIf equipped, must say “Services” first, 
and	then:
•	 What	can	I	say?
•	 Traffic
•	 Directions
•	 Business	search
•	 Operator	 
(for direction or business search)
•	 Favorites
•	 News, 	sports, 	weather	 horoscopes, 	
stock quotes, movies or travel
•	 Help
Phone•	 Phone	list	of	commands
•	 Dial
•	 Call	
•	 Call	voicemail
•	 Do	not	disturb	
•	 Listen	to	text	messages	 (phone-dependent 
feature)
Basic Commands•	 What	can	I	say?
•	 List	of	commands
•	 Main	menu
•	 Previous
•	 Next
•	 Go	back
•	 Exit
•	 Help
•	 Vehicle	health	report
•	 Pair	my	phone
Climate**•	 Climate	control	list	 of commands
•	 Climate	
•	 Climate	temperature	  <60-85> degrees
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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 hand-held 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.
fordowner.com  (U.S.)/ford.ca (Canada) 
Learn More About Your New Escape
Scan the country-appropriate QR code with  
your smartphone (make sure you have a scanner 
app installed) and you can access even more 
information about your vehicle.
Some services may not be  
available in your area. Refer to your 
Owner’s Manual, visit the website  
or call the toll-free number for  
more information. 
For U.S. customers:  
Visit	SyncMyRide.com or call  
1-800-392-3673 (select Option  
1 or 2 for language, then Option 3). 
For Canadian customers:  
Visit	SyncMyRide.ca or call  
1-800-565-3673 (select Option  
1 or 2 for language, then Option 3).
**Available only with MyFord Touch
Commonly Used SYNC® Voice Commands
Pull the voice button  on	the	steering	wheel	toward	you,
	then	say:	          
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      Climate
SYNC with MyFord Touch controls
the temperature, airflow direction and 
fan speed.
To use voice commands to  
operate the climate controls, say 
a voice command like “Climate 
temperature 72 degrees” and MyFord 
Touch will make that adjustment.
Set Your Temperature 
	 •		 Touch	the	lower-right	blue	 
corner on your touchscreen.
	 •	 	 Set	your	exact, 	desired	
temperature using the  
+ or – buttons. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        Entertainment
No matter how you store your music, 
SYNC makes it yours to enjoy when 
you’re behind the wheel. Just press 
the lower-left, red corner of the 
touchscreen. From here, you can easily 
go between AM/FM, Sirius and other 
media sources.
Set Your Radio Presets 
	 •	
	 Touch	the	Entertainment	corner	
on the touchscreen.
	 •	 	 Touch	FM.
	 •	 	
Enter	the	desired	station	and	
touch Enter.
	 •	 	 Touch	Presets	and	then	touch	and	
hold one of the memory preset 
buttons to save it. You’ll hear a 
brief mute and the sound will 
return once the station is saved. Bring in Your Own Music
Gain access to any audio source by 
voice and even control how each 
operates, like changing radio stations, 
CD tracks or music on one of the 
following	devices:
	 •	
	 USB
	 •	  Bluetooth
® Streaming
	 •	 	
SD	Card
	 •	 	
A/V	In
Refer to the MyFord Touch chapter in 
your Owner’s Manual, visit the website 
or call the toll-free number for more 
information. See the inside front cover 
of this guide for details. 
Remote Entry Icons
	 •	 	 Press  once to lock all doors. 
Press again within three seconds to 
confirm all doors are locked.
		 •	 	 Press
  once to unlock the driver’s 
door. Press again within three 
seconds to unlock all doors. 
	 •	 	 Press
  to activate the panic 
alarm. Press again or turn on the 
ignition to deactivate. 
	 •	 	 Press
  twice within three 
seconds to open the liftgate. 
	 •	 	
Car	finder:	Press
  twice within 
three seconds to locate your 
vehicle. The horn will sound and 
the lamps will flash.
Intelligent Access Key*
Note:  Your 
intelligent 
access key must 
be within 3 
feet (1 meter) 
of the vehicle 
for intelligent 
access to 
function 
properly. To unlock and open the door, pull a 
front	exterior	door	handle.
	To lock	
the doors, press and hold the 
sensor button on the door handle. 
To unlock	and	open	the	liftgate, 	press	
the	exterior	liftgate	release	button	
in the top of the pull cup handle. 
The intelligent	access	key	also	
contains a mechanical key blade, 
which can be used to unlock the  
driver door if necessary.
Remote Start*
Remote start allows you to start the 
engine from outside your vehicle using 
your transmitter. To start, press
  and then press  twice within three 
seconds. Once inside, apply the brake 
while pressing the ENGINE START/
STOP  button. Shift into D (Drive) and 
go. To turn the engine off from outside 
the vehicle after using your remote 
start, press
  once. 
Universal Garage Door Opener* 
Your driver’s 
side visor has a 
built-in wireless 
transmitter 
that replaces 
the common hand-held garage door 
opener. This system can also be 
programmed to security systems,  entry gates and home or office 
lighting. Refer to the Universal Garage 
Door Opener chapter in your Owner’s 
Manual for programming instructions 
and additional information on how to 
use this device.
Active Park Assist*
The active park 
assist system 
can detect 
an available 
parallel parking 
space and 
automatically 
steer the vehicle 
into that space 
(hands-free). The system visually 
and audibly provides you with 
braking, accelerating and gearshifting 
instructions to park the vehicle. 
To initiate active park assist, press 
the AUTO P button located on the 
instrument panel. To stop the parking 
procedure, grab the steering wheel or 
press the control again. For complete 
information, refer to the Parking Aids 
chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
Note: The driver is always responsible 
for controlling the vehicle, supervising 
the system and intervening, if required. 
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SYNC® with MyFord Touch®*
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Convenience
*if equipped          
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Comfort continued
*if equipped
Memory Function* 
The memory function allows a “one-touch” 
recall of personalized memory features like 
the positions of the driver seat and power 
mirrors. Use the memory controls located on 
the driver’s door to program and then recall 
memory positions. 
To program position 1, press and hold the 1 button until you 
hear a tone. Use this same procedure to set positions 2 
and 3 using the respective buttons. You can now use these 
controls to recall the set memory positions.
Tilting Front-row Head Restraints
Tilt the head restraint forward for additional comfort by 
gently pulling the top of the head restraint. Once it is in the 
forward-most position, tilting it forward once more will 
release it to the upright position.
Note: Do not attempt to 
force the head restraint 
backward after it is tilted. 
Instead, continue tilting 
it forward until the head 
restraint releases to the 
upright position.
Comfort
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Ambient Lighting*
Illuminate the interior with a choice of several colors by 
using the ambient lighting feature. The ambient lighting 
controls are located on the overhead console.
  
   Color Palette – Press to cycle through the various  
color choices.
  
   Control Knob – Turn the knob past the first detent to 
switch ambient lighting on and adjust the brightness.
  
   Search Mode – Press to switch on all interior lamps  
and ambient lighting. Press again to turn the interior 
lamps off.
The ambient lighting switches on when you switch the 
ignition and the headlamps on. 
The ambient lighting will remain on until you switch 
the ignition off and either lock your vehicle, or allow the 
accessory	delay	timer	to	expire.
Heated Front Seats*
The front heated seat 
controls are located on the 
center console near the 
gearshift lever. Rotate the 
dial to select your preferred 
heat mode. 
Rear Reclining Seats*
Pull the lever up to recline 
the seatback to the desired 
position. 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.
Cargo Storage *
You can store additional 
items in the cargo space 
located underneath the 
front passenger seat. You 
can reach the space from 
the second row. 
A cargo storage 
compartment is located 
underneath the load floor 
in the rear of the vehicle. 
Lift the release handle to 
open	it.	Vehicles	with	the	
standard sized spare tire 
can adjust the load floor to 
two	positions:	high	or	low. 	
There are four tie-down 
anchors in the rear cargo 
area (one in each corner)  
to help secure objects. 
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Panoramic Vista Roof® and Power Sunshades*
The moonroof and sunshade controls are located on 
the overhead console. Both controls have a “one-touch” 
opening and closing operation. Press and release the 
rear of the sunshade control to open the sunshade. 
Press and release the front of the sunshade control to 
close the sunshade (if the moonroof is open it will close 
automatically prior to the sunshade). Press and release 
the rear of the moonroof control to open the sunshade 
and glass panel. Press and release the front of the 
moonroof control to close the glass panel.