air conditioning FORD ESCAPE 2019 User Guide

CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.5L
Capacities
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant
system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. Capacity
Item
5.7 qt (5.4 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter).
11.3 qt (10.7 L)
Engine coolant.
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid.
9.0 qt (8.5 L)1
Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid.
15.7 gal (59.4 L)
Fuel tank.
22 oz (0.62 kg)
A/C refrigerant (U.S. and Canada).
24 oz (0.68 kg)
A/C refrigerant (Mexico).
4.5 fl oz (133 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C945-B1
Motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W20-Q1SP
WSS-M2C945-B1
Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Blend Motor
Oil
CXO-5W20-LSP12
WSS-M2C945-B1
Motor oil (Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
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Check Every Month
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 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.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) 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. Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 158
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 163
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 163
Accessories....................................................444 Exterior Style....................................................... 444
Interior Style........................................................ 444
Lifestyle................................................................. 444
Peace of Mind..................................................... 444
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............185
Active Park Assist..........................................174 Using Active Park Assist................................... 175
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................259
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 261
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 259
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................72
Airbag Disposal
...............................................49
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............265
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 70
Ambient Lighting
............................................83
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 84
Changing the Color............................................. 84
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 84
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 83
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................70 Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Appendices...................................................466 Apps..................................................................414
........................................................................\
........... 414
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 416
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............94
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 94
Engine On Warning Chime............................... 94
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 94
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 94
Keyless Warning Alert ....................................... 94
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................94
Audio Control
...................................................72
Type One.................................................................. 72
Type Two.................................................................. 73
Audio System................................................322 General Information.......................................... 322
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System..........................................................325
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 326
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 326
Changing Radio Stations................................ 326
Muting the Audio............................................... 326
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 326
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........326
Switching the Display On and Off...............326
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 326
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.......................................................................324
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 324
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 325
Changing Radio Stations................................ 325
Muting the Audio................................................ 325
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 325
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........325
Switching the Display On and Off...............325
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 325
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC..........322 Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 322
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............322
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 323
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 323
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 323
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 323
Changing Radio Stations................................ 323
Listening to the Radio...................................... 323
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Muting the Audio................................................
323
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 323
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........323
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 324
Using the Display Control............................... 324
Using the Number Block................................. 324
Autolamps........................................................79 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 79
Automatic Climate Control.........................111 Directing the Airflow............................................ 111
Dual Zone Temperature Control.................... 113
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................... 111
Setting the Temperature.................................... 111
Single Zone Temperature Control.................113
Smart Zone............................................................ 113
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................112
Switching Back to Single Zone Temperature Control..................................... 113
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 112
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Automatic High Beam Control.................80 Automatic High Beam Indicator...................... 81
Switching the System On and Off.................. 81
Automatic Transmission............................154 Brake-Shift Interlock Override....................... 156
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 157
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 155
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 154
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................255
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................139 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 140
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 139Autowipers........................................................75
Autowipers Settings............................................ 76
Auxiliary Power Points.................................131 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................131
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 131
Locations................................................................. 131
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 256
Blind Spot Information System...............197 Switching the System Off and On...............198
System Errors....................................................... 198
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 197
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........197
Body Styling Kits..........................................274
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........244
Booster Seats
...................................................27
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check........................................255
Brakes
...............................................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Breaking-In......................................................218
Bulb Specification Chart............................321
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................116
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..................................................................317
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 320
Specifications....................................................... 317
Capacities and Specifications
.................301
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Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................223
To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 223
To Start the Engine............................................ 224
K
Keyless Entry....................................................63
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 63
Keyless Starting
............................................134
Ignition Modes..................................................... 135
Keys and Remote Controls........................50
L
Lane Keeping System.................................192 Switching the System On and Off...............193
Liftgate...............................................................66
Lighting Control
..............................................78
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............79
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 78
Lighting...............................................................78 General Information............................................ 78
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............205
Load Carrying
................................................204
Load Limit......................................................206
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 210
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 206
Locking and Unlocking................................60 Activating Intelligent Access............................. 61
Autolock................................................................... 62
Battery Saver......................................................... 63
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 63
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 60
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside............61
Power Door Locks................................................ 60
Remote Control.................................................... 60Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter........................................................ 62
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 62
Luggage Covers
............................................204
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
M
Maintenance.................................................244 General Information......................................... 244
Manual Climate Control
.............................110
Directing the Airflow........................................... 110
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 110
Setting the Temperature.................................. 110
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................. 111
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
.. 111
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........111
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
110
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
110
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
110
Manual Liftgate
..............................................66
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 66
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 66
Manual Seats.................................................120 Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 121
Adjusting the Seat Height................................. 121
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 121
Media Hub
......................................................332
Memory Function..........................................122 Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 123
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 95
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 85
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Moonroof..........................................................88 Bounce-Back......................................................... 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............89
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............89
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 89
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