tow FORD ESCAPE 2020 Owners Manual

Auto-Start-Stop............................................175
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 176
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 175
Autowipers.......................................................83 Autowipers Settings........................................... 84
Auxiliary Power Points................................163 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 163
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 163
Locations............................................................... 163
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 212
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 326
Blind Spot Information System..............255
Switching the System On and Off...............257
System Errors....................................................... 257
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 256
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........255
Body Styling Kits
..........................................342
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........312
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................325 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 326
Brakes................................................................217 General Information........................................... 217
Breaking-In....................................................284
Bulb Specification Chart..........................402
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................146
Canceling the Set Speed..........................238
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................383
Air Conditioning System................................. 383
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 386
Automatic Transmission................................. 383
Engine Coolant................................................... 384
Engine Oil............................................................. 385
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 386Grease....................................................................386
Hydraulic Brake System..................................
387
Locks....................................................................... 387
Power Transfer Unit.......................................... 388
Rear Axle.............................................................. 388
Washer Reservoir...............................................389
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................389
Air Conditioning System................................. 389
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 392
Automatic Transmission................................ 390
Engine Coolant.................................................... 391
Engine Oil............................................................... 391
Fuel Tank............................................................... 393
Grease.................................................................... 393
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 393
Locks...................................................................... 394
Power Transfer Unit.......................................... 394
Rear Axle............................................................... 395
Washer Reservoir............................................... 395
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........396
Air Conditioning System................................. 396
Automatic Transmission................................. 397
Engine Coolant................................................... 398
Engine Oil............................................................. 398
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 399
Grease.................................................................... 399
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 399
Locks..................................................................... 400
Power Transfer Unit......................................... 400
Rear Axle............................................................... 401
Washer Reservoir............................................... 401
Capacities and Specifications
................376
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 336
Catalytic Converter......................................193 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 194
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 194
Changing a Bulb
............................................331
LED Bulbs (If Equipped)................................. 332
Replacing Direction Indicator Bulbs...........333
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 332
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 331
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Power Flow...........................................................
461
Vehicle Operational States............................. 461
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............505
Emission Law.................................................192 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........193
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 192
End User License Agreement
.................508
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 508
Engine Block Heater.....................................173 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 174
Engine Coolant Check.................................321 Adding Coolant.................................................... 321
Coolant Change.................................................. 323
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 324
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 323
Recycled Coolant............................................... 322
Severe Climates.................................................. 323
Engine Emission Control............................192
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Check............................................317 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 317
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................317
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................376
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 376
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................376
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 377
Engine Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................377
Entertainment..............................................444 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 445
Apps........................................................................\
453
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 452
CD (If equipped)................................................. 451
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 448
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 445
Sources................................................................. 444
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 453USB Ports.............................................................
453
Environment.....................................................19
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 218
Essential Towing Checks
..........................279
Before Towing a Trailer................................... 280
Hitches................................................................... 279
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 281
Safety Chains...................................................... 279
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 280
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 280
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 279
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 280
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options
.................................18
Exterior Mirrors................................................94 Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 95
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 95
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 94
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 95
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 95
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 94
Puddle Lamps ...................................................... 95
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 95
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 How to Extract Seatbelts in the Rear
Outermost Positions...................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 369
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................345
Floor Mats......................................................285
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect..................................................484 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 485
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 484
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Power Door Locks................................................
66
Remote Control.................................................... 66
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 68
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 68
Luggage Covers............................................268 Installing the Luggage Cover......................... 269
Removing the Luggage Cover....................... 268
Stowing the Luggage Cover.......................... 269
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 369
M
Maintenance...................................................312 General Information........................................... 312
Manual Climate Control.............................137 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 137
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 137
Setting the Temperature.................................. 137
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 138
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 138
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 138
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
137
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 138
Manual Liftgate................................................71
Closing the Liftgate............................................... 71
Opening with the Outside Control Button................................................................... 71
Opening with the Remote Control.................. 71
Manual Seats
..................................................151
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 151
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 151
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 151
Memory Function..........................................153 Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 153
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 110
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 93
Mobile Communications Equipment.......17 Moonroof
..........................................................96
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 97
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............97
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................378
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................379
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
.........................................380
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................64
MyKey ™..............................................................61
Principle of Operation......................................... 61
N
Navigation......................................................455 Changing the Format of the Map................457
cityseeker............................................................. 459
Michelin Travel Guide...................................... 460
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................. 461
Route Guidance................................................. 458
Setting a Destination....................................... 456
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 460
Zoom...................................................................... 457
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........489
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 489
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 490
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................318
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 317
Opening and Closing the Hood...............312 Closing the Hood................................................ 313
Information Messages...................................... 313
Opening the Hood.............................................. 312
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................... 313
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.....................................................302
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........302
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................92
Overriding the Set Speed.........................245
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Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........85
Rear Camera Washer......................................... 85
Rear Window Washer......................................... 85
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 85
Recommended Towing Weights............277
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)..........................................185
Refueling System Overview........................... 185
Refueling System Warning.............................. 187
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 185
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................187
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever................................................................... 189
System Warnings............................................... 189
Remote Control..............................................54 Car Finder................................................................ 58
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 54
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 55
Linking a Preset Position to Your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key..............60
Memory Feature................................................... 60
Remote Start......................................................... 59
Replacing the Battery......................................... 56
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 58
Remote Start..................................................147 Automatic Settings............................................ 147
Heated and Cooled Features.......................... 147
Last Settings......................................................... 147
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............340
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
............................................................60
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................302
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................302
Resuming the Set Speed..........................238 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop.................................................................... 245Roadside Assistance
..................................287
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 288
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 287
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 287
Roadside Emergencies..............................287
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
................269
Adjusting the Crossbars.................................. 270
Maximum Recommended Load Amounts........................................................... 270
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 284
Running Out of Fuel....................................183 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 184
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 183
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................49
Safety Precautions.......................................182
Satellite Radio...............................................414 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 415
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............415
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 415
Troubleshooting.................................................. 416
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........494
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................486
Seatbelt Extensions.......................................41
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................38
Seatbelt Reminder........................................39 Seatbelt Status.................................................... 40
Seatbelts...........................................................35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................39
Conditions of operation..................................... 39
Seats.................................................................148
Security..............................................................76
Selecting a Drive Mode.............................266
Settings...........................................................468 911 Assist.............................................................. 468
Ambient Lighting............................................... 469
Audio
...................................................................... 468
Automatic Updates.......................................... 469
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Switching Automatic High Beam Control
On and Off......................................................91
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control.................................................................. 91
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................237
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 237
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 237
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control
.......................................246
Switching Lane Centering On and Off..................................................................246
Activating Lane Centering............................... 247
System Alerts and Automatic Cancellation.................................................... 247
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC
3........................................................................\
157
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With:
SYNC...............................................................157
Symbols Glossary
.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................435
General Information......................................... 435
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................470 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 482
Apps........................................................................\
477
Navigation............................................................. 476
Personal Profiles............................................... 480
Phone..................................................................... 474
Resetting the System...................................... 482
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................... 471
Voice Recognition.............................................. 470
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 479
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................422
911 Assist............................................................... 422
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 424
SYNC™............................................................418 General Information.......................................... 418
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................426
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............376 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................299
Tire Care
...........................................................351
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 353
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 351
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 354
Temperature A B C............................................ 352
Traction AA A B C............................................... 352
Treadwear............................................................. 352
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................345
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..........365
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 366
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 367
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................345
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 347
General Information......................................... 346
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 349
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 346
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed............................................................... 349
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.........347
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 343
Towing a Trailer.............................................276 Load Placement................................................. 276
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission –
8F24................................................................281
Emergency Towing............................................. 281
Recreational Towing.......................................... 281
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission –
8F35...............................................................282
Emergency Towing............................................ 282
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles........................ 282
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 282
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Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive
Vehicles............................................................ 282
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - Automatic Transmission – HF45........283
Emergency Towing............................................ 283
Recreational Towing......................................... 283
Towing..............................................................276
Traction Control............................................222
Principle of Operation...................................... 222
Trailer Sway Control
....................................277
Transmission Code Designation............382
Transmission.................................................204
Transporting the Vehicle...........................295
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................314
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................315
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................316
Unique Driving Characteristics.................175
Universal Garage Door Opener...............159 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........159
USB Port
...........................................................417
Locating the USB Ports.................................... 417
Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................212
Driving in Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive............................................... 212
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................64
Using Snow Chains.....................................364
Using Stability Control
...............................224
Using Summer Tires...................................364
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................425
Audio Voice Commands................................. 426
Media Sources.................................................... 425
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............421 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 422
Pairing a Phone................................................... 421
Phone Controls................................................... 422
Phone Voice Commands................................. 421
Using Traction Control
...............................222
Switching the System Off............................... 222System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 222
Using a Switch..................................................... 222
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................ 222
Using Voice Recognition............................419 Audio Voice Commands................................. 438
Climate Voice Commands............................. 439
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 419
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 442
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 441
Phone Voice Commands................................ 439
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 443
System Interaction and Feedback..............420
Voice Settings Commands............................ 443
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................300
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................335
General Information......................................... 335
Vehicle Certification Label.......................382
Vehicle Identification Number.................381
Vehicle Storage
............................................340
Body....................................................................... 340
Brakes..................................................................... 341
Cooling system.................................................... 341
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............341
Engine..................................................................... 341
Fuel system........................................................... 341
General.................................................................. 340
Miscellaneous..................................................... 342
Plugging in Your HYBRID................................. 341
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 342
Tires........................................................................\
. 341
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................407
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............381
Voice Control...................................................80
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105 Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
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