air conditioning FORD ESCAPE 2021 User Guide

Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Location
Mass air flow and intake air
temperature sensor (gas).
5 A
68
Port fuel injectors.
15 A
69
Rear console power point.
20 A
70
Media bin power point.
20 A
71
Rear window wiper.
20 A
72
Not used.
—
73
Windshield wiper motor.
30 A
74
Heated exterior mirrors.
10 A
75
Heated backlight.
30 A
76
Not used.
—
77
Air conditioning clutch.
10 A
78
Not used (spare).
10 A
79
Fuel pump.
20 A
80
Rear window washer pump.
10 A
81
Power inverter.
40 A
82
Not used.
—
83
Driveline control module.
40 A
84
Rain sensor.
5 A
85
Not used.
—
86
Not used.
—
87
Not used.
—
88
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Note:
Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion protection
characteristics of the coolant and could
cause engine damage.
Coolant Change
Change the coolant at specific mileage
intervals. Refer to the scheduled
maintenance information. See Normal
Scheduled Maintenance (page 490).
Note: Dispose of used coolant in the
appropriate manner.
Follow your community's regulations and
standards for recycling and disposing of
automotive fluids.
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works If the engine begins to overheat,
the coolant temperature gauge
moves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off. Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNING:
Fail-safe mode is for
use during emergencies only. Operate
your vehicle in fail-safe mode only as
long as necessary to bring your vehicle
to rest in a safe location and seek
immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, your vehicle will have limited
power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury. WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine could operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and switch the engine off.
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2. If you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait for a short period of time for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the
vehicle may not be able to accelerate
with full power until the coolant
temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display. You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no
need to stop your vehicle. You can
continue to drive.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION - 1.5L
ECOBOOST™
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.
Use refrigerant and oil that meets the
defined specifications.
If you do not use refrigerant and oil that
meets the defined specifications, it could
result in:
• Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
• Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities Refrigerant Oil
Refrigerant
Variant
2.7 fl oz (80 ml)
17.6 oz (0.5 kg)
All.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant(U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf(Canada)
YN-33-A(U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA(Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil(U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile
PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®(Canada)
YN-35(U.S. & Canada)
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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
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.
Use refrigerant and oil that meets the
defined specifications.
If you do not use refrigerant and oil that
meets the defined specifications, it could
result in:
• Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
• Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities Refrigerant Oil
Refrigerant
Variant
3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
19.4 oz (0.55 kg)
All.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant(U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf(Canada)
YN-33-A(U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA(Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil(U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile
PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®(Canada)
YN-35(U.S. & Canada)
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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION - 2.5L, HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)/
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV)
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.
Use refrigerant and oil that meets the
defined specifications.
If you do not use refrigerant and oil that
meets the defined specifications, it could
result in:
• Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
• Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities Refrigerant Oil
Refrigerant
Variant
4.7 fl oz (140 ml)
18.5 oz (0.525 kg)
HEV.
4.7 fl oz (140 ml)
19.4 oz (0.55 kg)
PHEV.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant(U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf(Canada)
YN-33-A(U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA(Canada)
WSS-M2C31-B2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil(U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil / Huile
POE pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®(Canada)
YN-34(U.S. & Canada)
WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION
Capacities Quantity
Variant
Fill as required.
All.
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Note:
Cabin conditioning can perform
differently depending on if you plug in with
the included convenience cord or a higher
power charging station. The power available
for conditioning is limited to the charging
station power available.
Note: Your vehicle may not always reach
the set cabin temperature due to charging
and ambient temperature conditions. This
is normal operation.
APPS
The system allows you interact with select
mobile apps while keeping your eyes on
the road. Voice commands, your steering
wheel buttons, or a quick tap on your
touchscreen give you advanced control of
compatible mobile apps. You can also
stream your favorite music or podcasts,
share your time of arrival with friends, and
keep connected safely.
When you start an app through the system
for the first time, you could be asked to
grant certain permissions. You can review
and change the permissions that you have
granted at any time when your vehicle is
not moving. We recommend that you
check your data plan before using your
apps through the system. Using them
could result in additional charges. We also
recommend that you check the app
provider's terms and conditions and
privacy policy before using their app. Make
sure that you have an active account for
apps that you want to use through the
system. Some apps will work with no
setup. Others require you to configure
some personal settings before you can use
them.
Note: For more information about available
apps, visit catalog.ford.com. Using Apps on an iOS Device Select the apps option on the
feature bar.
1. If your device is connected via USB, switch Apple CarPlay off. See Phone
(page 455).
2. Connect your device to a USB port or pair and connect using Bluetooth.
3. If prompted to enable CarPlay, select Disable
.
4. Start the apps on your device that you want to use through SYNC.
Note: If you close the apps on your device,
you will not be able to use them through the
system.
5. Select the app that you want to use on
the touchscreen.
Note: Connect your device to a USB port if
you want to use a navigation app. When
using a navigation app, keep your device
unlocked and the app open.
Using Apps on an Android Device Select the apps option on the
feature bar.
1. If your device is connected via USB, switch Android Auto off. See
Phone
(page 455).
2. Pair your device. See Phone (page 455).
3. Start the apps on your device that you want to use through SYNC.
Note: If you close the apps on your device,
you will not be able to use them through the
system.
4. Select
Find Mobile Apps.
Note: The system searches and connects
to compatible apps that are running on your
device.
5. Select the app that you want to use on
the touchscreen.
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(If Equipped)

Check Every Six Months
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. The parking brake for proper operation.
The seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt for operation.
The washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
It is important to have the systems on your
vehicle regularly checked. 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 or belts
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.
2 If your vehicle has a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date
on the canister. Replace as needed.
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911 Assist............................................................57
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
About This Publication..................................17 Features and Options.......................................... 17
Illustrations.............................................................. 17
Location of Components.................................... 17
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 221
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen
............................................129
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen/12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................129
Using Select Screens........................................ 129
Using the Home Screen................................... 129
Accessories...................................................484
AC Charging
...................................................205
Connecting the Charger.................................. 205
Stopping Charging............................................ 206
Active Park Assist........................................243 Active Park Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................ 245
Active Park Assist Precautions...............243
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting........................................245
Active Park Assist – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 245
Active Park Assist – Information Messages......................................................... 245
Adaptive Cruise Control
............................249
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting............................................ 258
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control.............257
Lane Centering.................................................... 255
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation................................................252
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators.......255
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations
..................................................250
Sensor Limitations............................................ 250Adaptive Cruise Control
Precautions.................................................249
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 249
When Following a Vehicle.............................. 249
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting........................................
258
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information
Messages......................................................... 258
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors..................108
Adjusting the Headlamps........................348 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 348
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 348
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness....................................................103
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height...................42
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy......................................................42
Adjusting the Sound Settings..................415 Balance and Fade.............................................. 415
Occupancy Mode............................................... 415
Sound Mode......................................................... 415
Speed Compensated Volume....................... 415
Tone Settings....................................................... 415
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................91
Adjusting the Volume.................................414
Aid Mode
........................................................268
How Does Aid Mode Work............................. 268
What Is Aid Mode.............................................. 268
Airbag Precautions
........................................49
Airbags................................................................47 Front Passenger Sensing System................... 51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™.........404
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™........405
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV).........................................406
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L
EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™.................343
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............344
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Alert and Aid Mode.....................................268
How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work.........269
What Is Alert and Aid Mode.......................... 268
Alert Mode......................................................267
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration
Intensity........................................................... 268
How Does Alert Mode Work.......................... 268
What Is Alert Mode............................................ 267
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................217
All-Wheel Drive Driving Hints......................... 217
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting............220
All-Wheel Drive Driving Hints...................217 Driving In Sand..................................................... 218
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain.................218
Driving on Snow and Ice................................... 219
Driving Through Mud and Water................... 218
Emergency Maneuvers...................................... 217
All-Wheel Drive Limitations
......................217
All-Wheel Drive Precautions.....................217
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting........................................220
All-Wheel Drive – Information Messages......................................................... 220
AM/FM Radio
.................................................416
AM/FM Radio Limitations............................... 416
Selecting a Radio Station................................ 416
Ambient Lighting
..........................................103
Adjusting Ambient Lighting............................ 103
Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off....................................................................... 103
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................221 Anti-Lock Braking System Indicators..........221
Anti-Lock Braking System
Limitations........................................................ 221
Anti-Theft Alarm System............................87 Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System..........87
Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System................................................................ 88
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm System Work..................................................................... 87
What Are the Inclination Sensors.................. 87
What Are the Interior Sensors......................... 87
What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm System..........87
What Is the Battery Backup Alarm................87
What Is the Perimeter Alarm........................... 87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.........88 Setting the Alarm Security Level................... 88
Switching Ask on Exit On and Off.................88 What are the Alarm Security Levels.............88
What Is Ask on Exit.............................................
88
Appendices...................................................560
Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............................................................224
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency...................................................224
Apps..................................................................467 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 468
Using Apps on an Android Device...............467
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 467
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 468
At a Glance
.......................................................26
Audio System.................................................414
AM/FM Radio....................................................... 416
Digital Radio......................................................... 416
Satellite Radio..................................................... 418
Audio System Precautions
.......................414
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...................107 Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Limitations........................................................ 107
What Is the Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror................................................................... 107
Auto Hold........................................................228
Auto Hold Indicators
...................................228
Autolamps........................................................98
Autolamp Settings.............................................. 98
What Are Autolamps.......................................... 98
Autolock.............................................................70 Autolock Requirements..................................... 70
What Is Autolock.................................................. 70
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
..............................................225
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC)
...........................................138
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 139
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 139
Setting the Temperature................................. 139
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................139
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 140
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
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