child restraint FORD ESCAPE 2018 Owner's Manual

The front passenger sensing system uses
passenger airbag status indicators that
illuminate indicating that the front
passenger frontal airbag is either on
(enabled) or off (disabled).
Note:
The indicators illuminate briefly when
you first switch the ignition on to confirm
they are functional.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag when the
front passenger seat is unoccupied, or a
rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing
child restraint, or a booster seat is
detected. Even with this technology,
parents are strongly encouraged to
always properly restrain children in the rear
seat. The sensor also switches off the
passenger front airbag and seat-mounted
side airbag when the passenger seat is
empty.
• When the front passenger sensing
system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the
passenger airbag status off indicator
illuminates and stays lit to remind you
that the front passenger frontal airbag
is disabled.
• If you have installed the child restraint
and the passenger airbag status on
indicator illuminates, then switch the
vehicle off, remove the child restraint
from the vehicle and reinstall the
restraint following the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable (may inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag anytime the
system senses that a person of adult size
is sitting properly in the front passenger
seat.
•
When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the
passenger airbag status on indicator
illuminates and remains illuminated.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the passenger airbag
is disabled, it is possible that the person is
not sitting properly in the seat. If this
happens:
• Switch the vehicle off and ask the
person to place the seat backrest in
the full upright position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person's legs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This allows the system to
detect that person and enables the
passenger frontal airbag.
• If the passenger airbag status off
indicator remains lit even after this,
advise the person to ride in the rear
seat. Passenger Airbag
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
Occupant
Disabled
OFF: Lit
Empty ON: Unlit
Disabled
OFF: Lit
Child
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The system consists of the following:
•
Safety Canopy curtain airbags above
the trim panels over the front and rear
side windows identified by a label or
wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with a readiness
indicator. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 46).
Properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy
will not interfere with children restrained
using a properly installed child or booster
seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy). CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR WARNING:
Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your vehicle
(including hood, bumper system, frame,
front end body structure, tow hooks and
hood pins) may affect the performance of
the airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. Do not modify or add equipment to
the front end of your 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 you
switch the ignition on.
• The readiness light either flashes or
stays lit.
• You will hear a series of five beeps. The
tone pattern repeats periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
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Note:
A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
SUN VISORS Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on. MOONROOF
(If Equipped) WARNING:
Do not let children play
with the moonroof or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves. WARNING:
When closing the
moonroof, you should verify that it is free
of obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the roof opening.
The moonroof and sunscreen controls are
located on the overhead console.
The moonroof and sunscreen have a
one-touch open and close feature. To stop
them during one-touch operation, press
the control a second time.
Opening and Closing the
Sunscreen Press and release the rear of the control
to open the sunscreen.
Press and release the front of the control
to close the sunscreen. If it is open, the
moonroof will automatically close before
the sunscreen closes.
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Auto-Start-Stop............................................137
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 138
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 137
Autowipers........................................................74 Autowipers Settings............................................ 75
Auxiliary Power Points................................128 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 128
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 128
Locations............................................................... 128
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 255
Blind Spot Information System..............195
Switching the System Off and On...............196
System Errors....................................................... 196
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 195
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........195
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check........................................254
Brakes...............................................................160 General Information.......................................... 160
Breaking-In......................................................216
Bulb Specification Chart..........................264
C
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................114
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................308
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 311
Specifications..................................................... 309
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................312
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 316
Specifications....................................................... 313
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................316
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 320Specifications.......................................................
317
Capacities and Specifications
.................301
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 268
Catalytic Converter......................................148 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 149
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 149
Center Console
..............................................130
Changing a Bulb..........................................260 Cornering Lamp (HID Headlamps) ............262
Lamp Assembly Condensation................... 260
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 262
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 261
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 262
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 264
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..........264
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........264
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 262
Replacing Turn Signal Bulbs......................... 263
Changing a Fuse............................................241 Fuses....................................................................... 241
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................295
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 295
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 296
Changing the 12V Battery.........................255 Battery Management System....................... 257
Changing the Engine Air Filter................266 Duratec Engines.................................................. 267
EcoBoost Engines............................................. 266
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................258
Front Wiper Blades........................................... 258
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 258
Checking MyKey System Status...............56
Checking the Wiper Blades......................257
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................37
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 30
Right-Hand Side................................................... 30
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................272
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Message Indicator...............................................
96
MyKey......................................................................103
Park Aid.................................................................. 104
Park Brake............................................................. 104
Power Steering.................................................... 105
Remote Start....................................................... 105
Starting System ................................................. 105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106
Traction Control.................................................. 106
Trailer...................................................................... 106
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Restraints...................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster........................................88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................78
Instrument Panel Overview........................16 Instrument Panel Overview.............................. 16
Interior Lamps
..................................................81
Front Interior Lamps............................................ 81
Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 81
Interior Mirror...................................................85 Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 85
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 85
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................221 To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 222
To Start the Engine............................................ 222
K
Keyless Entry....................................................62 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 62
Keyless Starting
..............................................131
Ignition Modes...................................................... 132
Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
L
Lane Keeping System.................................190 Switching the System On and Off................191 Liftgate...............................................................65
Lighting Control
...............................................77
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............78
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 77
Lighting...............................................................77 General Information............................................. 77
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............203
Load Carrying
................................................202
Load Limit......................................................204 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 208
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 204
Locking and Unlocking.................................59 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 60
Autolock................................................................... 61
Battery Saver......................................................... 62
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 62
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 62
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 59
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside..........60
Power Door Locks................................................ 59
Remote Control.................................................... 59
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 61
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 61
Luggage Covers............................................202
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
M
Maintenance..................................................243 General Information......................................... 243
Manual Climate Control
............................108
Manual Liftgate..............................................65
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 65
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 65
Manual Seats
..................................................118
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 119
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 119
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 118
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