ignition FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel
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1 Cruise Control
To Set Your Cruise
Control Speed
A. Press and release ON.
B. Drive to the desired speed.
C. Press and release SET +,
then take your foot off
the accelerator.
After you set a speed, you
can press SET + or SET – to
adjust cruise speed. To cancel
the set speed, pull the CAN
(Cancel) control toward you
or tap the brake pedal.
2 Service Engine
Soon Light
Lights briefly when
you switch on the ignition.
If it remains on or is flashing
after you start the engine,
the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has
detected a problem. Drive
in a moderate fashion and
contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.


3 Information Display
Provides information about
various systems on your
vehicle. Use the left, 5-way
controls located on the
steering wheel to choose
and confirm settings and
messages. Refer to the
Information Displays chapter
of your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
4 Tilt and Telescope
Steering Column
Unlock the steering wheel by
pulling the lever down. Adjust
the wheel to the desired
position (in, out, up and
down). Push the lever back
up to lock the steering wheel
in place.
5 Media Controls*
Press + to increase or -
to decrease volume levels.
Press | ⊳⊳ ⊲⊲| to hear the
next or previous saved radio
station, CD or MP3 track.
Press and hold to seek up or
down the frequency band, or
through CD and MP3 tracks.
6 Voice Controls*
Press to access
voice recognition.
Press the phone button to
answer an incoming call.
Press and hold to exit
phone mode or end
a call.
7 Wiper Controls
Use the rotary control on
the lever to adjust the wipe
intervals. Pull the lever toward
you to wash the windshield.
8 Push Button Start*
Allows you to start your
vehicle by pressing the START
STOP button while fully
pressing down on the brake
pedal. Press the button again
to switch off the engine.
Note: Your intelligent access
transmitter* must be inside the
vehicle to start the ignition.
9 Hazard Warning
Flasher Control
*if equipped
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SYNC®Why You Need a SYNC Owner Account
A SYNC owner account lets you receive the latest software
updates and, if you have questions, free customer support.
Visit the website or call the toll-free number for more
information. See the inside front cover of this guide
for details.
Using Your Cell Phone with SYNC
Note: You must download your phone book to make phone
calls with voice commands by name.
Making a Phone Call
Use SYNC to make a phone call to anyone in your phone
book by pressing the voice button
. When prompted, say
a voice command.
For example, you could say “Call Jake Smith at home”.
When the system confirms the number, say “Dial” to initiate
the call.
Note: You can also make phone calls by pressing the voice
button
. When prompted, say the voice command “Dial”,
then verbally say the phone number. Answering Incoming Calls
Whenever you have an incoming call, the name and number
of the person calling displays. Press the phone button

to answer an incoming call. You can hang up at any time by
pressing the phone button
.
Using SYNC to Access Digital Media
Plug your USB media device, such as a phone or MP3
player, into a USB port and then wait for the system to finish
indexing your music. When indexing is complete, you can
use SYNC to play all of your favorite music.
Using Voice Commands to Play Music
1. Plug your media player into your USB port.
2. Press the voice button
. When prompted, say “USB”,
then follow-up saying a voice command.
Getting Started with
Your SYNC System
SYNC is a hands-free, voice
recognition system used for
entertainment, information
and communication.
SYNC. Say the Word.
Before You Get Started
1. Set up your owner account at
owner.ford.com (U.S.) or
SyncMyRide.ca (Canada). Follow
the on-screen instructions to register,
and then see what available services
you are eligible for.
2. SYNC uses a wireless connection
called
Bluetooth® to communicate
with your phone. Switch on Bluetooth
mode in your phone’s menu options.
This lets your phone find SYNC. If
you need more details on setting
up your phone with SYNC, visit
the SYNC website or your phone
manufacturer’s website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone
with SYNC
In order to use many of the features of
SYNC, such as making a phone call or
receiving a text, you must first pair and
connect your phone with SYNC.
To Pair Your Phone for the First Time
1. Make sure that your vehicle is in
park (P), you switch the ignition and
radio on, and your cellular phone is in
the proper mode. See your phone’s
manual, if necessary.
2. Press the phone button. When the
display indicates No Phone Found,
press OK.
3. When Find SYNC appears in the
display, press OK.
Note: The system may prompt you to
enter a PIN on your cellular phone. To
pair, enter the PIN displayed on the SYNC
touchscreen, then skip Steps 4 and 5.
4. When prompted on your phone’s
display, confirm that the PIN provided
by SYNC matches the PIN displayed
on your cellular phone. 5.
When prompted from SYNC, confirm
that the PIN provided by SYNC
matches the PIN that your cellular
phone displayed.
6. The display indicates when the
pairing is successful.
Note: The system may prompt you
to set your phone as primary or favorite
(the primary phone receives messages
and voicemail); download your phone
book (a requirement to use the full set
of voice commands); and switch on
911 As sis t
®.
Tips
• Make sure that you accept the
request from SYNC to access
your phone.
• To pair subsequent phones, please
refer to the SYNC chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
• If you experience pairing problems,
try performing a clean pairing by
deleting your services from SYNC,
deleting your phone pairing from
SYNC, and then repeating the Pairing
Your Cell Phone with SYNC process.

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SYNC® 3*
Get in Touch Using Your Touchscreen
Use the feature bar at the bottom of the touchscreen to access the many features of SYNC 3.
Getting Started, Understanding SYNC 3
Use the touchscreen to explore and interact with your vehicle.
The touchscreen works the same way traditional controls, knobs
and buttons do. Press the various items on your touchscreen to
personalize the many features and settings of your vehicle all in
one place. The system provides easy interaction with your audio,
climate, phone, navigation*, mobile apps and settings.
*if equipped
A revolutionary way to connect with your vehicle.
*if equipped
Phone
After pairing your phone,
you can access more phone-
dependent features:
• Recent call lists.
• Contacts: Sort alphabetically and
choose a specific letter to begin
viewing your entries.
• Phone settings: Pair another
phone, and set ring tones
and alerts.
• Text messages.
• Do not disturb: Send all calls to
your voicemail, and all ring tones
and alerts set to silent mode.
Note: Refer to your SYNC Supplement
for complete details.
Navigation*
Press the navigation* icon to set your
destination. Select one of two ways
to find your destination:
• Destination mode lets you key in a
specific address or use a variety of
search methods to locate where
you want to go.
• Map mode shows advanced
viewing of 2-D city maps, 3-D
landmarks and 3-D city models
(when available).
Refer to your SYNC Supplement for
complete details.
Set a Destination
Press Destination on your
touchscreen and then press Search .
Enter a street address, intersection,
city or a point of interest (POI).
After you choose your destination,
press Start. The system uses
a variety of screens and visible
prompts to guide you to
your destination.
During your route, you can press the
maneuver arrow icon on the map if
you want the system to repeat the
previous route guidance instructions. The navigation map shows your
estimated time of arrival, remaining
travel time or the distance to
your destination.
Navigation Menu
While you are on your route, you can
change your touchscreen view. To
change the view, touch Menu on
the bottom of the screen, and then
select Screen View to choose from
any of the following:

• Full Map.
• Highway Exit Info displays on the
right side of the touchscreen. View
POI icons (restaurants, ATMs, etc.)
as they pertain to each exit. You
can select a POI as a waypoint, if
you wish.
• Turn List shows all of the available
turns on your current route.
• Traffic List displays SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link* information.
Pairing Your Cell Phone with SYNC 3
Make sure your vehicle is in park (P), your ignition is
switched on and your cellular phone is in Bluetooth
mode. Enabling your phone’s Bluetooth feature
lets SYNC 3 discover your phone. See your phone’s
manual, if necessary.
1.
Touch Add Phone on your touchscreen. The system
prompts you to search for SYNC on your device.
2. Select SYNC on your device. Confirm that the
six-digit PIN appearing on your device matches the
six-digit PIN that displays on the touchscreen.
3. When you confirm the PIN, the display indicates
when the pairing is successful.
For more info, visit owner.ford.com (U.S.) or
SyncMyRide.ca (Canada).

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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 switch 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 sounds and the
lamps flash.
Intelligent Access*
Note: Your
transmitter
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 transmitter also
contains a mechanical key blade that
you can use 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 START STOP
button. Shift into drive (D) and go. To
switch off the engine from outside the
vehicle after using your remote start,
press
once.
Universal Garage Door Opener*
Your driver
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
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® 3*
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Convenience
*if equipped
Climate
Touch the Climate icon on the
touchscreen to access climate control
features, including the temperature,
airflow direction, fan speed and other
climate features for you and your
front passenger. You can use voice
commands to operate climate. Say
a voice command like “Climate set
temperature to 72 degrees” and
SYNC 3 will make that adjustment.
Set Your Temperature
• Touch the Climate icon on
the touchscreen.
• Set your exact, desired temperature
using the
▲ or ▼ buttons.










Audio
SYNC 3 gives you a mix of media. Press
the Audio icon on the touchscreen, and
select Sources . Choose from AM, FM,
SiriusXM*, CD, USB, Bluetooth Stereo
or Apps.
Set Your Radio Presets
• Tune to the station and then press
and hold one of the memory preset
buttons. The audio mutes briefly
while the system saves the station,
and then the audio returns.
• Two preset banks are available
for AM and three banks for FM. To
access additional presets, tap the
preset button. The indicator on the
preset button shows which bank of
presets you are currently viewing.
Bring in Your Own Music
Plug phones, flash drives and other
USB devices into your USB ports,
and use SYNC 3 to play all of your
favorite music. Select Sources and
then choose USB. Wait for the system
to finish indexing your music to begin
listening. You can even create random
playlists by using the Shuffle function.
Apps
Voice control your smartphone apps
The system supports the use of
certain apps such as Pandora
®
or iHeartRadio® through USB or
Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Each app gives you different onscreen
options depending on the app’s
content. To find new apps, use the
voice command, “Find new apps.”
Refer to your SYNC Supplement for
more information.

Comfort continued
*if equipped
Memory Function*
Use this feature to program and recall
the positions of the driver seat and
power mirrors. The controls are on the
driver door. 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.
See the Seats chapter in your Owner’s Manual for details.
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 releases it to the
upright position.
Note: Do not attempt to
force the head restraint
backward after it is tilted.
Comfort
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Heated Front Seats*
The front heated seat
controls are on the center
console near the gearshift
lever. Adjust the control to
your desired heat setting.
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
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.
Additionally, there are four
tie-down anchors in the
rear cargo area (one in
each corner) to help
secure objects.
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Moonroof and Sunscreen*
The moonroof and sunscreen have a one-touch open and
close feature. To stop them during a one-touch operation,
press the control a second time.
Press and release the rear of the control to open the
sunscreen. Press and release the front of the control to
close the sunscreen.
Note: If the moonroof is open, it closes automatically before
the sunscreen.
Press and release the rear of the control to open the
moonroof. The moonroof stops short of the fully opened
position. Press and hold the control again to open the
moonroof fully. Press and release the front of the control
to close the moonroof.
Ambient Lighting*
Light your vehicle interior with a choice of several colors
with the ambient lighting feature. You can access this
feature through your SYNC 3 touchscreen.
Press Settings > Lighting > On
Tap a color to activate and set a color for ambient lighting.
Drag the colors up and down to increase or decrease
the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press the active color once
or drag the active color all the way down to zero intensity.
The ambient lighting turns on when you switch on the
ignition and the headlamps. Your vehicle interior remains
lit until you switch off the ignition and either lock your
vehicle, or allow the accessory delay timer to expire.

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Liftgate continuedLiftgate
Manual Liftgate
To Open the Liftgate 1. Unlock all the vehicle doors.
2. Press the button located inside the liftgate pull cup
handle to unlatch the liftgate.
3. Pull on the outside handle to raise the liftgate.
Power Liftgate*
Note: If the vehicle is running,the liftgate operates only
with the transmission in park (P).
Touch a button to open or close the liftgate:
Press
twice within three seconds on your remote entry
transmitter or the button on the instrument panel. A
tone sounds when the liftgate starts to close. You Can Also Open the
Liftgate from the Rear
of
Your Vehicle
1. Make sure you unlock your
liftgate first and then press
the button in the top of the
liftgate pull cup handle.
2. Allow the power system
to open the liftgate after
pressing the control.
3. To close, press and release
the control pictured below.
When the liftgate begins to
close, a tone sounds.
Setting the Liftgate
Open Height
Once you open the power
liftgate, you can move it
manually to a desired height.
If the previously programmed
liftgate height is lower than the
fully opened position, you can
manually push it upward. To Program a New Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2.
Stop the liftgate movement
by pressing the control button
on the liftgate when it reaches
your desired height. Once the
liftgate stops moving, you can
also move it manually to your
desired height.
3. Press and hold the control
button on the liftgate until
you hear a tone, indicating
that your programming of the
liftgate height is successful.
The liftgate then opens to its
newly programmed height when
you use the power feature to
open it.
To change the programmed
height, repeat the process above.
Obstacle Detection
When you use the power
open or close feature and the
liftgate detects a problem, it
sounds warning tones and the
liftgate stops.
The Liftgate Cannot Power
Open or Close When
• It detects an object in its
opening or closing path. •
The vehicle battery does not
have enough charge to power
the liftgate.
• The ignition is on and
the transmission is not
in park (P).
• You are traveling at speeds at
or above 1 mph (1 km/h).
Note: Entering the vehicle while
the liftgate is closing could
cause the vehicle to bounce and
activate obstacle detection.
Hands-Free
Liftgate Operation*
To Open Your Liftgate
Hands-Free While You Are
at the Liftgate
1. Make sure you have
an intelligent access
transmitter* within
3 feet (1 meter) and
behind the liftgate.
2. Move your foot under
and away from the
rear bumper using a
single kicking motion.
Do not move your
foot sideways or
the sensors may not
detect the motion. Note:
In vehicles equipped
with the towing package
and the hands-free power
liftgate feature, you must
kick your foot between
the trailer hitch and the
exhaust system. Do not
kick under the hitch.

Location of
Spare Tire and Tools
Your spare tire and tools
are beneath the carpeted
load floor in the rear of your
vehicle. The spare tire is for
emergency use only and
should be replaced as soon
as possible. For complete
details on changing your
tire, refer to the Wheels
and Tires chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
Your vehicle shows a low
tire pressure warning light in your instrument
cluster when one or more
of your tires are significantly
under-inflated. If this
happens, stop and check
your tires as soon as
possible. Inflate them to
the proper pressure.
Refer to the Wheels
and Tires chapter of
your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
Rear Window
Buffeting
You may hear a pulsing
noise when just one of the
windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to
reduce this noise.
Front and Rear
Parking Aids*
These systems sound
audible warning tones
if there is an obstacle
near the vehicle’s front
or rear bumpers. As the
vehicle moves closer to
the obstacle, the rate
of the warning tone
increases in frequency.
The front sensors
automatically activate
when the vehicle
transmission is in any
position other than reverse
(R) and the vehicle speed
is below 7 mph (10 km/h).
The system can detect
objects up to 28 in
(70 cm) away from
the front of the vehicle
and decreases at the
outer corners.
The rear sensors are
active only when the
vehicle is in reverse (R),
and can detect objects
up to 6 feet (1.8 meters)
away, with decreased
Essential Information continued
Fuel Tank Capacity
and Fuel Info
Your vehicle has a 15.5 gallon
(58.7L) fuel tank capacity.
We recommend regular
unleaded gasoline with
a pump (R+M)/2 octane
rating of 87. To provide
improved performance, we
recommend premium fuel
for severe duty usage such
as trailer towing. Do not use
fuel ethanol (E85), diesel,
fuel-methanol, leaded fuel
or any other fuel because it
could damage or impair the
emission control system.
Easy Fuel® System
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Put your vehicle in park
(P) and switch the
ignition off.
2. Open the fuel filler door,
and slowly insert the fuel
filler nozzle fully into the
fuel system. Leave the
nozzle fully inserted until
you are done pumping.
3. Wait at least 10 seconds
before removing the fuel
pump nozzle to allow any
residual fuel to drain into
the fuel tank.
When using a portable
fuel container, slowly
insert the fuel funnel
(located in the spare wheel
storage tray), and pour
the fuel into the funnel.
Note: Do not use aftermarket
funnels as they do not work
with the Easy Fuel system
and may cause damage.
Properly clean or dispose of
the funnel after each use.
SOS Post-Crash
Alert System™
Provides audible and
visual alarms when a
crash causes the
deployment of an airbag
or the activation of the
seatbelt pretensioners.
The direction indicators
flash and the horn sounds.
To deactivate, press the
hazard flasher control or
the panic button
on
your remote transmitter.
Towing Your Escape
Towing your vehicle behind
an RV or any other vehicle
may be limited. Refer to
Towing the Vehicle on
Four Wheels section in the
Towing chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
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Essential Information
coverage at the outer
corners of the bumper.
See the Parking Aids
chapter in your Owner’s
Manual for complete
information on your
vehicle’s sensing systems.
Note: Visibility aids do
not replace the need to
watch where the vehicle
is moving. Refer to your
Owner’s Manual for safety
information, more details
and limitations.
Roadside Assistance
Your new Ford vehicle
comes with the assurance
and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside
assistance. To receive
roadside assistance in
the United States, call
1-800-241-3673.
In Canada, call
1-800-665-2006.
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