power steering FORD ESCAPE 2017 3.G Owner's Manual

Cleaning the Touchscreen
You can remove fingerprints with a dry,
clean, soft cloth.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,
apply a small amount of alcohol to the
cloth and try to clean it again.
Note:
Do not use detergent or any type of
solvent to clean the touchscreen.
Note: Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the
touchscreen.
Using Voice Recognition
Using voice commands allows you to keep
your hands on the wheel and focus on
what is in front of you. The system provides
feedback through audible tones, prompts,
questions and spoken confirmations
depending on the situation and the chosen
level of interaction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions
(confirmation prompts) when it is not sure
of your request or when there are multiple
possible responses to your request.
When using voice commands, words and
icons may appear in the status bar
indicating the status of the voice command
session. See Using Voice Recognition
(page 377).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you can use different controls on
your steering wheel to interact with the
touchscreen system in different ways.
VOL:
Control the volume of audio output.
Mute:
Mute the audio output.
Voice:
Press to start a voice session. Press
again to stop the voice prompt and
immediately begin speaking. Press and
hold to end a voice session. SEEK NEXT:
•
While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
• While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT:
Press to answer a call
or switch between calls.
PHONE REJECT:
Press to end a call or
reject an incoming call.
Note: On some models, SEEK NEXT
may
be combined with PHONE REJECT and
SEEK PREVIOUS may be combined with
PHONE ACCEPT.
M:
Touch the control repeatedly to switch
between media sources (modes).
See
Steering Wheel (page 66).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you may also have these controls
on your instrument panel:
• Power:
Switch the audio system on
and off.
• VOL:
Control the volume of playing
audio.
• Seek
and Tune: se as you normally
would in audio modes.
• Eject:
Eject a CD from the audio
system.
• SOURCE
or MEDIA: Press repeatedly
to advance through available media
modes.
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(If Equipped)

•
You must pair and connect a
Bluetooth-enabled and compatible
cell phone to SYNC.
• A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone
must have the ability to make and
maintain an outgoing call at the time
of the incident.
• A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone
must have adequate network coverage,
battery power and signal strength.
• The vehicle must have battery power
and be located in the U.S., Canada or
in a territory in which 911 is the
emergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag or
activate the fuel pump shut-off (the
triggers for 911 Assist). If a connected cell
phone sustains damage or loses its
connection to SYNC during a crash, SYNC
will search for and try to connect to a
previously paired cell phone; SYNC will
then attempt to call the emergency
services.
Before making the call:
• SYNC provides a short window of time
(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.
If you fail to cancel the call, SYNC
attempts to dial 911.
• SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC will attempt to call
911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on
your screen or press and hold the
phone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator, and
then the occupant(s) in your vehicle is able
to talk with the operator. Be prepared to
provide your name, phone number and
location immediately, because not all 911
systems are capable of receiving this
information electronically. 911 Assist May Not Work If
•
Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.
• The vehicle's battery or the SYNC
system has no power.
• The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or
updates to 911 Assist may also be capable
of electronically or verbally disclosing to
911 operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not switch the feature on.
Safety 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 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. 371
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Getting the Services You Need................218
Away From Home............................................... 218
H
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 251
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 253
Head Restraints
..............................................112
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 113
Heated Seats
..................................................119
Heated Steering Wheel...............................68
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................110 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 110
Heated Rear Window......................................... 110
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 104
Hill Start Assist..............................................156 Switching the System On and Off................157
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 156
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................107
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 109
General Hints........................................................ 107
Heating the Interior Quickly........................... 108
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........109
Recommended Settings for Heating..........108
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 109
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................153
Home Screen
.................................................376
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................128
In California (U.S. Only).............................219
Information Display Control......................68
Information Displays....................................89
General Information........................................... 89
Information Messages
.................................93
Airbag....................................................................... 93
Alarm........................................................................\
94Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................
94
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 95
Battery and Charging System......................... 95
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 96
Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................................................................... 97
Doors........................................................................\
. 97
Engine...................................................................... 98
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 98
Keyless Vehicle..................................................... 98
Lighting.................................................................... 99
Maintenance.......................................................... 99
Message Indicator................................................ 93
MyKey..................................................................... 100
Park Aid.................................................................. 100
Park Brake.............................................................. 101
Power Steering..................................................... 101
Starting System .................................................. 101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................103
Traction Control.................................................. 103
Trailer...................................................................... 103
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive...........102
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Interior Lamps..................................................77
Front Interior Lamp ............................................. 77
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 77
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 214
Jump Starting....................................................... 215
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 214
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 215
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........440
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 440
Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 441
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................242
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 241
Opening and Closing the Hood..............236
Closing the Hood................................................ 237
Opening the Hood............................................. 236
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................222
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........223
Overhead Console
........................................127
P
Parking Aids
.....................................................161
Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................63
SecuriLock®........................................................... 63
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 63
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 34
Phone...............................................................393 During a Phone Call.......................................... 396
Making Calls........................................................ 395
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 393
Phone Menu........................................................ 394
Receiving Calls................................................... 396
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 397
Text Messaging................................................... 397
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 53
Power Liftgate
.................................................58
Hands-Free Feature........................................... 60
Obstacle Detection............................................. 60
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 58
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 60
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 60Power Seats
.....................................................115
Power Lumbar....................................................... 117
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................247
Power Windows
..............................................78
Accessory Delay.................................................... 79
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down................................................. 78
One-Touch Up....................................................... 78
Window Lock......................................................... 78
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Parking Aid
.............................................161
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 162
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................119
Rear Seats........................................................118 Folding the Seatback......................................... 118
Recline Adjustment............................................ 118
Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 118
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 196
Cargo Management System.......................... 196
Rear View Camera.........................................171 Using the Rear View Camera System...........171
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 171
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 71
Rear Window Wiper.............................................. 71
Recommended Towing Weights...........204
Refueling..........................................................137 System Warnings................................................ 139
Remote Control..............................................45 Car Finder................................................................ 47
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 45
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 45
Memory Feature................................................... 48
Remote Start.......................................................... 47
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 47
Remote Start..................................................110 Automatic Settings.............................................. 111
Removing a Headlamp
..............................253
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
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Failure to Start.....................................................
130
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................131
Important Ventilating Information................131
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 131
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 131
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 129
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 129
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........128 General Information.......................................... 128
Steering............................................................192 Electric Power Steering.................................... 192
Steering Wheel...............................................66
Storage Compartments..............................127
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 81
Sun Visors..........................................................81 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................365
General Information......................................... 365
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................420
SYNC™ Applications and Services
........................................................343
911 Assist............................................................... 343
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 345
SYNC™
............................................................327
General Information.......................................... 327
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................357
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 57
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 58
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............294
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................220
Tire Care
............................................................271
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 272
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 271
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 273Temperature A B C.............................................
272
Traction AA A B C................................................ 271
Treadwear.............................................................. 271
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........285 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 286
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 286
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 268
Towing a Trailer
............................................203
Load Placement................................................ 203
Towing Points.................................................216 Installing the Recovery Hook.......................... 217
Recovery Hook Location................................... 217
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.............217
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................208
Emergency Towing........................................... 208
Recreational Towing........................................ 208
Towing.............................................................203
Traction Control............................................158 Principle of Operation....................................... 158
Trailer Sway Control
...................................204
Transmission Code Designation...........300
Transmission..................................................144
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 144
Transporting the Vehicle............................216
Trip Computer.................................................92 All Value................................................................... 93
Average Fuel........................................................... 92
Digital Speedo....................................................... 92
Distance to E.......................................................... 92
Instantaneous Fuel.............................................. 92
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 92
Trip Odometer....................................................... 92
Trip Timer................................................................ 92
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................238
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................239
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................240
Unique Driving Characteristics................133
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