FORD ESCAPE 2021 Owners Manual

WHAT IS THE POWER GAUGE
- HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV),
VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN (IF EQUIPPED)
The power gauge displays power to the
wheels when accelerating or maintaining
speed. When slowing down by lifting your
foot off the accelerator pedal or pressing
the brake, the gauge displays the power
captured by the regenerative braking
system and returned to the high voltage
battery.
WHAT IS THE POWER GAUGE
- HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV),
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
(IF EQUIPPED)
The power gauge displays power to the
wheels when accelerating or maintaining
speed. The high voltage battery power and
engine power contributions are
distinguished by color and added together
to indicate total power to the wheels.
When slowing down by lifting your foot off
the accelerator pedal or pressing the brake,
the gauge displays the power captured by
the regenerative braking system and
returned to the high voltage battery.
WHAT IS THE SPEEDOMETER
Displays the vehicle speed. FUEL GAUGE
What Is the Fuel Gauge
Indicates approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank.
Fuel Gauge Limitations
The fuel gauge may not provide an
accurate reading when your vehicle is on
an incline.
Locating the Fuel Filler Door
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
What Is the Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches
75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
What Is Distance to Empty -
Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)
Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern can
cause the value to not only decrease but
also increase or stay constant for periods
of time.
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WHAT IS THE VEHICLE RANGE
DISPLAY - PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
For plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric only
driving range is displayed in addition to the
gasoline distance to empty.
Vehicle range indicates the estimated
distance your vehicle can travel with the
energy currently onboard. Estimates vary
based on the energy used when driving.
Changes in driving pattern can cause the
values to not only decrease but also
increase or stay constant for periods of
time.
The amount of energy being used when
driving is affected by:
•
Mild or aggressive acceleration or
braking.
• Your vehicle's speed.
• Use of accessories, such as climate
control.
• Ambient temperature and weather
conditions.
• Driving in a city or on a highway.
• Driving on hilly road conditions.
Note: It is normal for vehicle range
estimates to vary due to changes in average
energy usage. This could cause different
range estimates each time you fully charge
your battery or fill your tank. WHAT IS THE HIGH VOLTAGE
BATTERY GAUGE - PLUG-IN
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(PHEV)
The high voltage battery gauge displays
the total amount of charge associated with
your available electric only driving range.
A full fill represents the total amount of
energy you can get from an external
charge, plugging your vehicle in. When the
fill reaches empty the powertrain system
switches to hybrid mode. See Hybrid
Electric Vehicle Information (page 180).
WHAT IS THE ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
WHAT IS THE INFORMATION
BAR
The information bar displays information
related to the ambient air temperature,
odometer, compass, indicators and
warning lamps.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
Warning lamps alert you to a vehicle
condition that could become serious.
Some lamps illuminate when you start
your vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates your
vehicle requires service. Your
vehicle continues to have normal braking
without the anti-lock brake system
function. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Battery It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running, this indicates your vehicle
requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Brake System It illuminates when you apply the
parking brake and the ignition is
on. If it illuminates when your
vehicle is moving, make sure the
parking brake is released. If the
parking brake is released, this
indicates low brake fluid level or the brake
system requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: Indicators may vary depending on
region.
Door Ajar It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open. Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake requires
service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature If it illuminates, safely stop your
vehicle and switch your vehicle
off. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt It illuminates and a tone sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.
Fasten Rear Seatbelt It illuminates and a tone sounds
until you fasten the rear
seatbelts.
High Voltage Electric System
Failure It illuminates if your vehicle has
an electrical component fault or
failure that causes your vehicle
to shutdown or enter a limited operating
mode. A message may appear in the
instrument cluster display.
Hood Ajar It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the hood is not
completely closed.
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Liftgate Ajar
It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Warning It illuminates when the low
beam headlamp requires service.
Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If illuminated,
check your tire pressure as soon
as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,
have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Low Washer Fluid It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the engine is off, this is
normal operation. If it illuminates
when the engine is on this indicates that
the emission control system requires
service. If it flashes, have your vehicle
checked immediately. See Starting and
Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps
(page
177). Oil Pressure It illuminates when the engine
oil pressure is low.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the powertrain
requires service. Have the
system checked as soon as
possible.
Vehicle Plugged In
(If Equipped) It illuminates when your vehicle
is plugged in.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various features
that are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 249).
Automatic High Beam Control See
Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 101).
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Auto Hold
See Auto Hold (page 228).
Auto-Start-Stop See
Auto-Start-Stop (page
185).
Blind Spot Monitor See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 273).
Cruise Control See
Cruise Control (page 247).
EV Charge See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 180).
EV Later See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 180).
EV Now See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 180). Front Airbag See
Airbags (page 47).
Front Fog Lamps See
Switching the Front Fog
Lamps On and Off (page 99).
High Beam See
Using the High Beam
Headlamps (page 97).
Lamps On See
Exterior Lighting Control
(page 97).
Ready to Drive See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 180).
Stability Control See
Stability Control (page
231). See Traction Control
(page 229).
Turn Signal See Switching the Turn Signal
Lamps On and Off
(page 99).
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USING THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY CONTROLS
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
The controls are on the steering wheel. Return button.
A
OK button.
B
Menu button.
C
Return Button
Press to go back or exit a menu.
OK Button
Press to make a selection. Toggle Buttons
Press the toggle up or down button to
scroll through menu items.
Status Indicator Menu items with a check box
indicate a feature's status. A
check in the box indicates the
feature is on, and unchecked indicates the
feature is off.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN Menu Item
Select Screens Audio
Navigation Phone
Settings
Display Setup
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
Menu Item
Trip 1
MyView
Driver Assist. Navigation Audio
Phone
Settings
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
Depending on your vehicle options, some
menu items can appear different or not at
all.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent and could be unavailable
when your vehicle is above a certain speed. Menu Item
Select Screens Phone
Navigation Menu Item
Audio
Settings
Display Setup
CUSTOMIZING THE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2
INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select MyView.
2. Press the menu button.
3. Select a screen.
4. Press the
OK button.
CUSTOMIZING THE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY - VEHICLES WITH: 6.5
INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN/12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
Adding Screens Using Select
Screens
1. Select
Select Screens.
2. Use the controls on the steering wheel
to highlight a screen to add.
3. Press the
OK button.
Note: The amount of screens you can add
is limited, if the selected screen does not
appear you must deselect screens from the
select screens menu.
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Select Screens
Calm Screen
Fuel Economy Trip 1
Trip 2
This Trip
Traffic Signs EV Coach
Electric Efficiency Eco BehaviorTire Pressure
Intelligent 4WD Off-Road
Trailer Light Check Seatbelts
Average Speed Auto Startstop
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if items are optional.
Configuring Gauges
1. Select Display Setup.
2. Select a setting. PERSONALIZED SETTINGS
Changing the Instrument Cluster
Display Language - Vehicles With:
4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen
You can change the language using the
instrument cluster display.
1. Select
Settings and press the menu
button.
2. Select
Display.
3. Select
Language.
4. Select a language.
Changing the Instrument Cluster
Display Language - Vehicles With:
6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen/12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
You can change the language using the
touchscreen.
1. Press
General.
2. Press
Language.
3. Select a language.
Note: Available languages vary by region.
Changing the Measure Unit -
Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen
You can change the measurement unit
using the instrument cluster display.
1. Select
Settings and press the menu
button.
2. Select
Display.
3. Select
Measurement Unit.
4. Select a measurement unit.
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Changing the Measure Unit -
Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen/12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
You can change the measurement unit
using the touchscreen.
1. Press General.
2. Press
Measurement Units.
3. Select a measurement unit.
Changing the Temperature Unit -
Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen
You can change the temperature unit using
the instrument cluster display.
1. Select
Settings and press the menu
button.
2. Select
Display.
3. Select
Temperature Unit.
4. Select a temperature unit.
Changing the Temperature Unit -
Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen/12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
You can change the temperature unit using
the touchscreen.
1. Press
General.
2. Press
Temperature Units.
3. Select a temperature unit.
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit -
Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen
You can change the tire pressure unit using
the instrument cluster display.
1. Select
Settings and press the menu
button. 2. Select
Display.
3. Select
Tire Pressure.
4. Select a tire pressure unit.
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit -
Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen/12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
You can change the tire pressure unit using
the touchscreen.
1. Press
General.
2. Press
Tire Pressure Units.
3. Select a pressure unit.
FUEL ECONOMY DISPLAY -
GASOLINE
An instant fuel economy gauge is provided
along with average fuel economy. Average
fuel economy is continuously averaged
since the last reset.
Note: Press and hold the
OK button on the
controls on the steering wheel to reset your
average fuel economy.
FUEL ECONOMY DISPLAY -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
An instant fuel economy gauge is provided
along with average fuel economy. Average
fuel economy is continuously averaged
since the last reset.
When the gasoline engine is off the instant
fuel economy gauges is replaced with an
electric driving message.
Note: Press and hold the
OK button on the
controls on the steering wheel to reset your
average fuel economy.
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FUEL ECONOMY DISPLAY -
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV)
An instant fuel economy gauge is provided
along with average fuel economy. Average
fuel economy is continuously averaged
since the last reset.
Both the electric only and hybrid operation
are included in the calculation. More
electric only driving results in a greater
average fuel economy.
When the gasoline engine is off, the instant
fuel economy gauges are replaced with an
electric driving message.
Note:
Press and hold the OK button on the
controls on the steering wheel to reset your
average fuel economy.
EV COACH - HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(PHEV)
EV coach can help you get the most out of
your vehicle's electric driving capabilities.
Note: EV coach is a selectable screen. See
Customizing the Instrument Cluster
Display
(page 124).
When you are accelerating or maintaining
speed you see a blue or white solid bar
indicating vehicle power. You may also see
a blue rectangular box which shows the
power level at which the engine turns on. •
When the power level is within the box,
the color of the bar is blue. This means
you are in electric operation and the
engine is off.
• When the power level is outside of the
box, the color of the bar is white. This
means you are in hybrid operation with
a combination of the electric motor
and the engine providing vehicle power.
When you are decelerating with either your
foot off the accelerator pedal or on the
brake pedal, a green or white solid bar
displays indicating the power being used
to slow down your vehicle. You may also
see a green rectangular box which shows
the amount of power that can be
recaptured by the regenerative braking
system and returned to the high voltage
battery.
• When the power level is within the box,
the color of the bar will be all green.
This means that the regenerative
braking system is being used to
efficiently slow your vehicle down and
return the maximum percentage of
energy to the high voltage battery.
• When the power level is outside of the
box, then the bar is white. This means
both the regenerative braking system
and conventional braking system are
being used.
WHAT IS ELECTRIC
EFFICIENCY - PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
This screen shows your average driving
distance per kilowatt-hour of electricity
used on your plug-in hybrid vehicle. The
value is calculated only when your
available electric range is being used and
the gasoline engine is off.
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