key FORD ESCAPE 2018 Repair Manual

Item
Immediately end a
phone call. You can
also press the
button on the
steering wheel.
End Call
Press this to access
the phone keypad.
Keypad
You can switch the
microphone off so
the caller does not
hear you.
Mute Item
Privacy Transfer the call to
the cell phone or
back to SYNC 3.
Text Messaging
Note: Downloading and sending text
messages using Bluetooth are cell
phone-dependent features.
Note: Certain features in text messaging
are speed-dependent and not available
when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over
3 mph (5 km/h).
Receiving a Text Message
When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screen displays a
pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported by your cell phone. You can select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Have SYNC 3 read the message to you.
Hear It
View the text on the touchscreen.
View
To call the sender.
Call
You can select from 15 preset messages. Press the message
that you would like to use and confirm to send the message.
SYNC 3 confirms when the message is sent successfully.
Reply
To exit the screen.
Close
Smartphone Connectivity (If Equipped)
SYNC 3 allows you to use Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto to access your phone.
When you use Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, you can:
• Make calls.
• Send and receive messages.
• Listen to music.
• Use your phone's voice assistant. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto disable
some SYNC 3 features.
Most Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
features use mobile data.
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 or
newer with iOS 7.1 or newer. Updating to
the latest iOS version is recommended.
1. Plug your phone into a USB port. See
Entertainment
(page 396).
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Note:
: Data, e.g. the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN), SIM Card ID, and data plan
usage, is shared between Ford and the
vehicle network carrier to provide the
Vehicle Hotspot service in accordance with
your vehicle network carrier agreement,
coverage and availability, and may be used
to enable a seamless transition from an old
to new embedded modem and to confirm
any updates are successfully delivered.
Note: : For your convenience data usage
may be available for monitoring under
Settings but may not reflect actual or
current usage. The vehicle network carrier
is responsible for providing information
about your account. Please contact the
vehicle network carrier for more information.
Note: : Ford may need to update operating
system software on your vehicle, including
security updates and bug fixes, to keep
connected services current, like Vehicle
Hotspot, without prior notice to you.
Note: If you do not have an active vehicle
hotspot data plan, open your web browser
and go to a website using the HTTP protocol
to be automatically redirected to the vehicle
network carrier landing page where you can
purchase data. Websites using HTTPS will
not automatically redirect. Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
Tap a color once to active ambient lighting.
This sets the color to the highest intensity.
You can 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.
Vehicle
Note: Your vehicle may not have all of
these features.
You can select the following features to
update their settings.
Door Keypad Code (If equipped)
Select this button to add or erase a
personal door keypad code. To add or
erase a personal code, you first need to
enter the five-digit factory set code. You
can find this code on the owner's wallet
card in the glove box or from your
authorized dealer.
Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Message
Camera Settings
Then select from the following: When the reverse sensing system detects an object, it displays red,
yellow and green highlights at the top of the image.
Enhanced Park
Aids
You can enable or disable this option using the slider.
Rear Camera
Delay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parking aids chapter
of your owner manual.
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Voice command issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
SYNC 3 applies the phonetic pronunciation
rules of the selected language to the
contact names stored on your cell phone.
You may not be saying
the name exactly as it
appears on your phone-
book.
The SYNC 3
voice control
system is having
trouble recog-
nizing foreign
names stored
on my cell
phone.
Helpful Hint: You can select your contact
manually. Press PHONE. Select the option
for phonebook and then contact name.
Press the soft-key option to hear it. SYNC
3 will read the contact name to you, giving
you some idea of the pronunciation it is
expecting.
SYNC 3 applies the phonetic pronunciation
rules of the selected language to the names
stored on your media player or USB flash
drive. It is able to make some exceptions
for very popular artist names (for example,
U2) such that you can always use the
English pronunciation for these artists.
You may be saying the
foreign names using the
currently selected
language for SYNC 3.
The SYNC 3
voice control
system is having
trouble recog-
nizing foreign
tracks, artists,
albums, genres
and playlist
names from my
media player or
USB flash drive.
SYNC 3 uses a synthetically generated
voice rather than pre-recorded human
voice.
SYNC 3 uses text-to-
speech voice prompt
technology.
The system
generates voice
prompts and
the pronunci-
ation of some
words may not
be accurate for
my language. SYNC 3 offers several new voice control
features for a wide range of languages.
Dialing a contact name directly from the
phonebook without pre-recording (for
example,
“call John Smith ”) or selecting a
track, artist, album, genre or playlist directly
from your media player (for example, "play
artist Madonna").
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Personal Profiles
Possible cause and solution
Issue
Personal Profiles have not been set up.
I cannot create a profile. An invalid profile name was entered.
A memory button was not selected when
prompted.
The vehicle
’s ignition was not On and in
Park or was shifted out of Run or Park while
creating a profile.
Personal Profiles is turned off.
The lock button was not selected on a
keyfob when prompted.
I cannot link a keyfob. The keyfob selected was already associ-
ated to another profile and an overwrite
was declined.
A profile recall was performed while linking
a keyfob.
The vehicle
’s ignition was not On and in
Park, or was shifted out of Run or Park while
linking a keyfob.
The old linking method is used.
The unsaved setting is not supported by
Personal Profiles.
My personalized settings do not save. A different Personal Profile is active than
expected.
Another user has changed settings for the
wrong Personal Profile.
A Personal Profile has not been created.
My profile will not recall. Personal Profiles is turned off.
The requested profile is already active.
The memory button being used is not linked
to a profile.
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Personal Profiles
Possible cause and solution
Issue
The keyfob being used is not linked to a
profile.
The wrong keyfob is being used.
A button other than unlock or remote start
is being pressed on a linked keyfob.
The Personal Profile was deleted.
Personal Profiles is turned off.
My preset positions recall but my profile
does not.
The vehicle is in motion.
My profile recalls but my preset positions
do not. The preset positions are the same as the
Guest or previously active profile.
Unlink and relink your keyfob in the
Personal Profiles menu. You may need to
see your authorized dealer.
I lost a keyfob.
Keyfobs had been erased and reprogramed.
This could happen if you let dealership add
a new keyfob to replace lost one.
I lost all profiles.
Master Reset had been performed without
your acknowledgement.
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For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your
Ford accessory through the warranty that
provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Hood deflector*.
• Side window deflectors*.
• Splash guards.
• Spoiler winglets.
Interior Style
• Door sill plates.
• Floor mats.
• Interior light kit.
• Seat covers*. Lifestyle
•
Ash cup or smoker's packages.
• Camping tent*.
• Car cover*.
• Cargo area protector.
• Cargo net*.
• Cargo shade.
• Roof racks and carriers*.
• Recovery hook (towing eye).
• Soft cargo organizers.
• Tablet cradle.
• Trailer towing accessories.
Peace of Mind
• Bumper mounted warning sensors*.
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Remote start.
• Roadside assistance kits*.
• Vehicle security systems.
• Wheel locks.
*Ford Licensed Accessories. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer ’s limited warranty details,
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 155
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 108
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 160
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 160
Accessories.....................................................451 Exterior Style........................................................ 451
Interior Style......................................................... 451
Lifestyle.................................................................. 451
Peace of Mind...................................................... 451
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............183
Active Park Assist
..........................................172
Using Active Park Assist................................... 173
Adjusting the Headlamps........................258 Horizontal Aim Adjustment.......................... 260
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 258
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................71
Airbag Disposal...............................................47
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............266
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 70
Ambient Lighting.............................................81 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 82
Changing the Color.............................................. 82
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 82
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 82
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................70 Arming the Alarm................................................. 70
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 70
Appendices....................................................474 Apps
.................................................................420
........................................................................\
.......... 420
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 422
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............92 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 92
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 92
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 92
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 92
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 92
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 92
Audio Control....................................................71 Type One................................................................... 71
Type Two.................................................................. 72
Audio System
.................................................321
General Information........................................... 321
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Touchscreen Display
.................324
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................322
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD....................................................................327
Menu Structure................................................... 329
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System..........................................................326
Autolamps........................................................78 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 78
Automatic Climate Control......................109 Dual Zone Temperature Control..................... 111
Single Zone Temperature Control.................. 111
Smart Zone............................................................. 111
Switching Back to Single Zone Temperature Control...................................... 111
Automatic High Beam Control..................79 Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 80
Switching the System On and Off................80
Automatic Transmission.............................151 Brake-Shift Interlock Override....................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 152
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 151
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
............................................................254
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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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Cleaning Products.......................................268
Materials............................................................... 268
Cleaning the Engine....................................270
Cleaning the Exterior..................................268 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 269
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 269
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 269
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 269
Underbody........................................................... 269
Under Hood......................................................... 269
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................271
Cleaning the Interior.....................................271
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................273
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................270
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................54
Climate Control............................................108
Collision Warning System.........................199 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 199
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 250
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey
...........................................54
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 54
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................196 Blocked Sensors................................................. 198
Switching the System Off and On...............198
System Errors....................................................... 198
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 198
System Limitations............................................ 198
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........196
Cruise Control
..................................................72
Principle of Operation....................................... 182
Type One.................................................................. 72
Type Two.................................................................. 73
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 182
Customer Assistance.................................225
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9Daytime Running Lamps.............................79
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 79
Type Two - Configurable................................... 79
Digital Radio..................................................332 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 333
Direction Indicators
........................................81
Doors and Locks.............................................59
Driver Alert......................................................189 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 189
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 189
Driver and Passenger Airbags
...................40
Children and Airbags............................................ 41
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 40
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................45
Driving Aids.....................................................189
Driving Hints
...................................................216
Driving Through Water................................217
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 79
E
Economical Driving
......................................216
Electric Parking Brake..................................161 Applying the Electric Parking brake..............161
Battery With No Charge................................... 163
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........162
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............474
Emission Law
..................................................147
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........148
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 147
End User License Agreement..................476 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 476
Engine Block Heater....................................135 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 135
Engine Coolant Check...............................250 Adding Coolant.................................................. 250
Coolant Change.................................................. 252
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 253
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 252
Recycled Coolant............................................... 252
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Fuses.................................................................232
Fuse Specification Chart...........................232
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........238
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel .................................................................. 236
Power Distribution Box.................................... 232
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 232
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............124
Gauges...............................................................88 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............89
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 89
Information Display............................................ 88
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 151
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
Intelligent Access................................................. 48
General Maintenance Information.......455 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 457
Owner Checks and Services......................... 456
Protecting Your Investment........................... 455
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 455
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 455
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................228
Getting the Services You Need...............225 Away From Home.............................................. 225
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161
Hazard Flashers...........................................220
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 258
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................79
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 116
Head Restraints
.............................................116
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 118
Heated Seats..................................................123
Heated Steering Wheel
................................73 Heated Windows and Mirrors...................114
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 114
Heated Rear Window......................................... 114
Windshield Wiper De-icer................................. 114
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Hill Start Assist..............................................163 Switching the System On and Off...............164
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 164
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................111
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 114
General Hints.......................................................... 111
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 113
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 112
Recommended Settings for Cooling............113
Recommended Settings for Heating............113
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................160
Home Screen
................................................388
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
I
Ignition Switch................................................131
In California (U.S. Only)
.............................226
Information Display Control.......................73
Information Displays.....................................93
General Information............................................ 93
Information Messages
.................................96
Airbag........................................................................\
97
Alarm........................................................................\
. 97
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................... 97
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 98
Battery and Charging System......................... 98
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 99
Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................................................. 100
Doors...................................................................... 100
Engine...................................................................... 101
Four-Wheel Drive................................................ 101
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 102
Keyless Vehicle.................................................... 102
Lighting................................................................... 103
Maintenance........................................................ 103
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