FORD ESCAPE 2020 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2020, Model line: ESCAPE, Model: FORD ESCAPE 2020Pages: 553, PDF Size: 7.73 MB
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Active Park (If Equipped)
Action
Message
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.
Active Park Fault
Adaptive Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Action
Message
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
Front Sensor Not Aligned Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot properlyfunction.
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
Bad weather, ice, mud or water is causing poor radar visibilityand is blocking the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displays when automatic braking disables.
Normal Cruise Active
Adaptive Braking Off
Displays when the adaptive cruise system reinstates controlto the driver.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver
Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate theadaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed
Too Low to Activate
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control Action
Message
The system detects a condition that requires service. Havethe system checked as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it off.
AdvanceTrac Off
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it on.
AdvanceTrac On
The system is off when the vehicle is in 4x4 low.
AdvanceTrac OFF in 4x4
LOW
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Action
Message
The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switched it on.
AdvanceTrac SPORT
MODE
The status of the traction control system after you switched it off.
Traction Control Off
The status of the traction control system after you switched it on.
Traction Control On
Alarm Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 78).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
AWD Action
Message
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protectitself from overheating.
AWD Temporarily
Disabled
The all-wheel drive system is locking up the torque transferclutch to help reduce clutch temperature.
AWD Temporarily
Locked
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect
itself from overheating or if you are using the temporary spare tire.
AWD OFF
The all-wheel drive system will resume normal function and
clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools.
AWD Restored
The all-wheel drive system is not operating properly. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible.
AWD Fault Service
Required
Displays when the transfer case fluid requires service.
Change AWD Power
Transfer Unit Lube
Displays when you have the transfer case fluid changed and reset to new.
AWD Power Transfer
Unit Lube Set to New
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Auto-Start-Stop
Action
Message
You need to restart the engine and pressthe brake pedal to start.
Auto StartStop Press Brake to Start Engine
You need to restart the engine and pressthe brake pedal harder to start.
Auto StartStop Press Brake Harder to
Activate
You need to restart the engine and pressany pedal to start.
Auto StartStop Press a Pedal to Start
Engine
Select neutral (N) for the system to restartthe engine.
Auto StartStop Select Neutral To Start
Engine
Select park (P) for the system to restartthe engine.
Auto StartStop Shift to P, then Restart
Engine
The system is not functioning. You need torestart the engine.
Auto StartStop Manual Restart Required
Conditions are not met for the auto-start-stop system to properly function.
Auto StartStop Not Available
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Battery and Charging System (12 volt)
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays onor continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays onor continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Charging System Service
Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Charging System Service
Now
The battery management system determines that the 12V
battery is at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge
the battery or charge the battery using an aftermarket battery charger. This message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge recovers.
Battery State of Charge
Low
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Switch the ignition off as soon as
possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge recovers. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allows for a faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save
Battery
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) (If Equipped) Action
Message
Your vehicle needs confirmation that you unplugged it before
allowing a start. You must make sure your vehicle is unplugged
and you respond to the message prompt before starting your
vehicle.
Vehicle Plugged In ? Yes
No
Your vehicle detects it is still plugged in after you attempt to
start it.
Unplug Prior to Starting
Vehicle
Your vehicle is ready to drive.
Ready to Drive
Your vehicle is ready to drive. You have XXX% plug-in energy
available.
Ready to Drive {percent
charged:##0}% Charged
You selected EV Now mode with the EV button.
EV Now All Electric
Driving
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Action
Message
You selected EV Later mode with the EV button.
EV Later XX% Electric
Energy Saved for Later
You selected EV Charge mode with the EV button.
EV Charge Battery
Charged by Engine
You selected Auto EV mode with the EV button.
Auto EV Normal Opera-
tion
Your vehicle enables the engine due to the climate control
defrost setting. This is normal operation.
Engine Enabled Due to
Defrost Setting
For full defrost heat, press the EV button to select either EV
Later or EV Auto. The engine may run to provide more cabin
heat.
Press EV Button for Full
Defrost
Your vehicle enables the engine for system performance. This
is normal operation.
Engine Enabled for
System Performance
You can press OK to enable the engine temporarily for
increased performance when in EV Now mode.
Press OK to Enable
Engine
Displays when in neutral gear with the vehicle on. Shift out of
neutral to maintain full vehicle function.
In Neutral Depletes HV
Battery, Shift Out of
Neutral for Full Vehicle Function
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-
tion System (page 255).
Blind Spot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert
system sensors are blocked. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 257
).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See Manual
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Action
Message
A system error has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off through the information display. See Cross
Traffic Alert (page 257).
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off through the information display. See
Blind
Spot Information System (page 255).
Blind Spot Alert Deactiv-
ated Trailer Attached
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The driver door is not completely closed.
Driver Door Ajar
The passenger door is not completely closed.
Passenger Door Ajar
The rear left door is not completely closed.
Rear Left Door Ajar
The rear right door is not completely closed.
Rear Right Door Ajar
The liftgate is not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction
Service Required
Indicates that you have the rear seat interior door release
switches and power windows switched off, preventing rear seat occupants from opening the doors or windows.
Child Lock ON
Indicates that you have the rear seat interior door releaseswitches and power windows switched on.
Child Lock OFF
The factory keypad code appears in the information display
after the system resets the keypad. See Passive Anti-Theft System
(page 76).
Factory Keypad Code {X
X X X X}
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Driver Alert
Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.
Fuel Door Opening
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin
to refuel.
Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door. Failure to follow this
instruction can cause the check engine light to illuminate.
Close Fuel Door to Avoid
Check Engine Light
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.
Refuel Error See Manual
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer.See Hill Start Assist (page 219).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake when starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The system does not detect the key. See
Keyless Starting
(page 167).
No Key Detected
Appears when you need to press the Start Stop button toshut off the engine when the system does not detect an Intelligent Access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
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Action
Message
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Full Accessory Power
Active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See
an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
During spare key programming, an intelligent access key isprogrammed to the system.
Key Program Successful
During spare key programming, the maximum number of keyshave been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligentaccess key has failed to be programmed.
Key Program Failure
Displayed during spare key programming when not enoughkeys have been programmed.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Displays when the vehicle is switched off.
Vehicle Switched Off
Lane Keeping System Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the wind-shield to be cleaned to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Have the system checked assoon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on thesteering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on with your engine running, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be
inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 325).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safeplace. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
The brake system has reduced stopping power.
Brake Applied Power
Reduced
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MyKey
Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey.
MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displaysthat the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX
MPH/km/h
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehiclespeed is approaching 81 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
Traction Control On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.
Lane Keeping Alert On
MyKey Setting
Park Aid Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Havethe system checked as soon as possible.
Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Havethe system checked as soon as possible.
Check Rear Park Aid
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water
in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Rear Parking Aid (page 226).
Rear Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See Manual
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