service FORD ESCAPE 2017 3.G User Guide

CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING
Modifying or adding equipment to
the front end of the vehicle (including
frame, bumper, front end body
structure and tow hooks) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify
the front end of the vehicle. Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the front seatbelt
pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger
airbag, knee airbag(s), seat mounted side
airbags and Safety Canopy airbags. Based
on the type of crash, the restraints control
module will deploy the appropriate safety
devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.
• The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit. If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The seatbelt pretensioners and the front
airbag supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal deceleration sufficient to
cause the restraints control module to
deploy a safety device.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
•
The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration).
• The seatbelt pretensioners are
designed to activate in frontal,
near-frontal, and side crashes and in
rollovers.
• The knee airbag(s) may deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions.
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5. Reinstall the battery cover and key
blade.
Car Finder Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds
and the direction indicators
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off. Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off.
Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or in areas that are not well
ventilated. Note:
Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from the outside. The transmitter
has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be configured to operate when you
remote start your vehicle. See Automatic
Climate Control
(page 105). 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 does not work if
any of the following occur:
•
The ignition is on.
• The anti-theft alarm triggers.
• You switch off the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• The service engine soon indicator was
on the last time you drove your vehicle.
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound. The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The direction indicators flash twice.
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Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information
display, it registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.
Outside Air Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
Trip Computer
See Trip Computer (page 92).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See
General Information (page 89).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
At normal operating temperature, the
needle will remain in the center section.
Note:
Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.
If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 243). Fuel Gauge
Note:
The fuel gauge level may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or when driving
on a slope.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuel
pump symbol shows the fuel filler door
side of your vehicle.
The needle will move toward full when you
refuel your vehicle. If the needle still points
to empty after adding fuel, have your
vehicle repaired.
After refueling the needle may not always
return to exactly the same position. This is
normal.
Note: It may take a short time for the
needle to reach full after refueling and
driving. This is normal and may be due to
the slope of pavement at the service station.
Note: The fuel pumped into the tank may
differ slightly from the fuel gauge. This is
normal and may be due to the slope of
pavement at the service station.
Note: If the service station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, complete refueling
at a different pump.
Low Fuel Level Reminder
Vehicles with Trip Computer
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches
75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Vehicles without Trip Computer
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the fuel gauge needle is at
1/16th.
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It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after the engine is started, it
indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emissions
control system. Refer to On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and
Refueling chapter for more information
about having your vehicle serviced. See
Emission Control System (page 141).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately. WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic
converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized
dealer service your vehicle immediately. The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See
Emission Control
System (page 141).
Traction and Stability Control It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
Traction and Stability Control Off It will illuminate when you switch
the system off. It will go out
when you switch the system
back on or when you switch the ignition
off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Engine On Warning Chime
A warning chime will sound when any door
is opened if the vehicle exceeds a relatively
low speed.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit the
vehicle and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,
indicating the vehicle is still on.
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All Value (If Equipped)
Indicates all the respective remaining fuel,
distance, time and average fuel
information.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on your vehicle options
and instrument cluster type, not all of the
messages display or are available.
Additionally, the information display may
abbreviate or shorten certain messages. Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. The information
display automatically removes other
messages after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.
Message Indicator
(If Equipped)
The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages. It is red or amber
depending on the severity of the message
and remains on until you or your authorized
dealer have fixed the vehicle concern.
A system specific symbol with a message
indicator may supplement some
messages.
Airbag Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Airbag fault Service now
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Alarm
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggereddue to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 65).
Amber
Alarm activated Check
Vehicle
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
-
Alarm fault Service
required
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when the engine has shut off to helpincrease fuel economy.
-
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
Displays when the engine is getting ready to
shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down.
-
Engine Shuts Off in
{seconds to shut off:#0} Seconds Press Ok to Override
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Auto Start-Stop
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Switch the ignition off before leaving your
vehicle if the system has shut down the engine. See Auto-Start-Stop (page 133).
Red
Auto StartStop Switch
ignition off
Have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer.
Amber
Auto StartStop
malfunction Service required
The engine needs to be restarted, press the
clutch pedal to start. See
Auto-Start-Stop
(page 133).
-
Auto StartStop Press a
Pedal to Start Engine
Select neutral for the system to restart theengine.
See Auto-Start-Stop (page 133).
-
Auto StartStop Select
Neutral To Start Engine
The system is not functioning. A manual restartis required.
-
Auto StartStop Manual
Restart Required
Battery and Charging System Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand 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
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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 Information
System (page 185).
Amber
Blindspot 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 dueto trailer use. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 185).
Amber
BLIS not available Trailer
attached
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle.See
Blind Spot Information System (page
185).
Amber
Cross Traffic Vehicle
coming from X
Displayed when the blind spot information
system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 185).
Amber
Cross Traffic Sensor
blocked See manual
Displays when the system requires service dueto a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Cross Traffic fault
Service required
Displayed when the system is not available dueto trailer use. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 185).
-
Cross traffic disabled
Trailer attached
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Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Action
Indicator
Message
See Cruise Control (page 174).
Amber
Front radar sensor
blocked See manual
See
Cruise Control (page 174).
Amber
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
See
Cruise Control (page 174).
Amber
Collision Warning fault
Service required
See
Cruise Control (page 174).
Amber
Collision Warning Not
Available
See
Cruise Control (page 174).
Amber
ACC/Collision Warn
fault Service required
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 notcompletely closed.
-
Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
Liftgate Ajar
Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed.
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Displays when the hood is not completelyclosed and the vehicle is moving.
Red
Hood Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completelyclosed.
-
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Engine
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Engine service is required. Contact yourauthorized 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 243).
Red
High engine temperature
Stop safely
Displays when the engine has reduced powerin order to help reduce high coolant temper- ature.
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Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available.Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keyless Vehicle Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays to remind you that the key is in thetrunk. See
Keyless Starting (page 128).
Amber
Ford KeyFree Key inside
vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the
system. See
Keyless Starting (page 128).
-
Ford KeyFree No key
detected
Displayed as a reminder to turn off the vehicle.See
Keyless Starting (page 128).
Red
Switch ign. off Press
ENGINE Start/Stop button
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