brake light FORD ESCAPE 2017 3.G Owner's Guide

Note:
Industrial-strength or heavy-duty
cleaners in combination with brush agitation
to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear
away the clear coat finish over a period time.
Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based
or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuels or strong household detergents.
Note: If you intend parking your vehicle for
an extended period after cleaning the
wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your
vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.
This will reduce the risk of increased
corrosion of the brake discs.
Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated
with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain
their condition we recommend that you:
• Clean the wheels weekly using
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner.
Apply using manufacturer's
instructions.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy
deposits of dirt and brake dust
accumulation.
• Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream
of water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make
sure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components. General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28
kPa) from a cold start situation. If the
vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower
than the daytime temperature, the tire
pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21
kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient
temperature. This lower pressure value
may be detected by the tire pressure
monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation
pressure and activate the system warning
light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
pressure warning light is on, visually check
each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one
or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive
the vehicle to the nearest location where
air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the
tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be
used. The tire pressure monitoring system
sensor and valve stem on the wheel must
be replaced by an authorized dealer after
use of the sealant. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 285). If the tire
pressure monitor sensor becomes
damaged, it will no longer function. Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 285). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
the authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 148
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 104
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 153
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 153
Accessories....................................................433 Exterior Style....................................................... 433
Interior Style........................................................ 433
Lifestyle................................................................. 433
Peace of Mind..................................................... 433
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............175
Active Park Assist.........................................165 Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature.............................................................. 169
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist............................... 165
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 169
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................251
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 253
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 251
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal
...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 104
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............259
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65
Appendices....................................................456 Apps.................................................................406
........................................................................\
......... 406
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 88
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 87
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 88
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 87
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88
Audio Control
..................................................66
Type One.................................................................. 67
Type Two................................................................. 67
Audio System
.................................................312
General Information........................................... 312
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................315
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD....................................................................313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................320
Autolamps.........................................................73 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 73
Automatic Climate Control......................105 Temperature Control......................................... 107
Automatic High Beam Control
..................75
Activating the System......................................... 75
Manually Overriding the System.................... 76
Automatic Transmission
...........................144
Brake-Shift Interlock Override....................... 146
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 147
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 145
Transmission Selector Positions.................. 144
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................247
Auto-Start-Stop............................................133 Disabling Auto StartStop................................ 134
Enabling Auto StartStop.................................. 133
Autowipers.......................................................69
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Climate Control............................................104
Collision Warning System.........................192
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 192
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 243
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey
...........................................50
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 51
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................187 False Alerts........................................................... 190
Switching the System Off and On...............190
System Errors...................................................... 190
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 189
System Limitations........................................... 190
Using the System................................................ 187
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation....................................... 174
Type One................................................................. 68
Type Two................................................................. 68
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 174
Customer Assistance
..................................218
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................74 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 74
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 74
Digital Radio
...................................................321
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 322
Direction Indicators
........................................76
Driver Alert......................................................180
Using Driver Alert............................................... 180
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags.......................................... 36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Driving Aids
.....................................................180
Driving Hints..................................................209
Driving Through Water................................210 DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 74
E
Eco Mode
..........................................................191
Resetting Eco Mode............................................ 191
Type 1........................................................................\
191
Type 2 and 3.......................................................... 191
Economical Driving
.....................................209
Electric Parking Brake.................................154 Applying the Electric Parking brake.............154
Battery With No Charge................................... 156
Parking On a Hill (Vehicles With a Manual Transmission) ................................................ 154
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........155
Emission Control System...........................141 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 142
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 142
End User License Agreement.................456 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 456
Engine Block Heater.....................................131 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 132
Engine Coolant Check................................243 Adding Coolant................................................... 243
Coolant Change................................................. 245
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 246
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 245
Recycled Coolant............................................... 244
Severe Climates................................................. 245
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 63
Engine Oil Check
...........................................241
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 241
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................241
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L..................................................................241
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................294
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 294
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................294
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 295
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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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Universal Garage Door Opener...............120
HomeLink Wireless Control System...........120
USB Port
.........................................................326
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................175 Automatic Braking.............................................. 176
Automatic Cancel............................................... 178
Changing the Set Speed................................... 177
Detection Beam Issues..................................... 176
Forward Alert Function..................................... 179
Setting a Speed.................................................... 177
Setting the Vehicle Gap.................................... 177
Standby Mode...................................................... 178
Switching the System Off................................ 178
Switching the System On................................. 177
Using the System................................................. 177
Using Cruise Control....................................174 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 174
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 174
Using Four-Wheel Drive
.............................148
Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive.......................................... 148
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................52
Using Snow Chains
.....................................284
Using Stability Control...............................160
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................348
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............352
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 354
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 348
Media Menu Features....................................... 352
Media Voice Commands................................ 349
USB 2...................................................................... 354
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........355
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............331 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 336
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 339
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 340
Making Calls........................................................ 334
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................331
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 332
Phone Options during an Active Call.........335
Phone Voice Commands................................ 333
Receiving Calls.................................................... 335
System Settings.................................................. 341Text Messaging...................................................
337
Using Traction Control................................158 Switching the System Off............................... 158
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 158
Using a Switch..................................................... 158
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 158
Using Voice Recognition
...........................329
Audio Voice Commands................................. 378
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 329
Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 381
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 380
Phone Voice Commands................................ 379
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 382
System Interaction and Feedback..............330
Voice Settings Commands............................ 382
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................221
V
Vehicle Care....................................................261 General Information.......................................... 261
Vehicle Certification Label
......................300
Vehicle Identification Number...............299
Vehicle Storage
............................................266
Battery.................................................................... 267
Body....................................................................... 266
Brakes..................................................................... 267
Cooling system................................................... 267
Engine.................................................................... 266
Fuel system.......................................................... 267
General.................................................................. 266
Miscellaneous...................................................... 267
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 267
Tires........................................................................\
. 267
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 104
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............299
Voice Control
....................................................67
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 85
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