USB port FORD ESCAPE 2021 Owner's Manual

Apps
Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
The system cannot find any
apps. –
Incompatible device.
•You will need an Android device with OS 4.3 or
higher or an iOS device with iOS 8.0 or higher. Pair
and connect your Android device to find AppLink
compatible apps. Connect your iOS device to a
USB port or pair and connect using Bluetooth.
I have a compatible device
and it is correctly connected
but the system still cannot
find any apps. –
AppLink compatible apps not installed on your device.
•Download and install the latest version of the app.
– AppLink compatible apps not running on your device.
•Start the apps to allow the system to find them
and make sure you sign in to any apps if required.
– Incorrect app settings.
•Check and adjust the app settings on your device
and allow SYNC to access the app if required.
I have a compatible device,
it is correctly connected and
my apps are running but the
system still cannot find any
apps. –
Apps failed to fully close.
•Restart the apps and try again.
• If you have an Android device with apps that have
an exit or quit option, use this and then restart the
apps. Alternatively, use the force stop option in the
settings menu on your device.
• If you have an iOS device with iOS 7.0 or higher, tap
the home button on your device twice and then
swipe the app upward to close it.
I have an Android device
that is correctly connected,
I have restarted my apps
and they are running but the
system still cannot find
them. –
An issue on some older versions of the Android oper-
ating system could result in apps not being found.
•Switch Bluetooth off and on again to force the
system to reconnect to your device.
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Electric Power Steering.............................233
Electric Power Steering Adaptive
Steering............................................................. 233
Electric Power Steering Precautions..........233
Electric Vehicle Information....................462 Charge Preferences.......................................... 465
Charge Settings................................................. 463
Charge Time Settings...................................... 466
Departure Time Settings................................ 466
Engine On Due To.............................................. 462
Power Flow.......................................................... 462
Vehicle Operational States............................ 462
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............560
Emergency Call Limitations........................57
Emergency Call Requirements..................57
Emergency Call System Data....................25
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F24...............................322
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35...............................322
Emergency Towing - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
..........................................322
Emission Law................................................558 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........559
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 559
Enabling Remote Start...............................134
End User License Agreement..................533 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 533
Engine Block Heater.....................................175 Engine Block Heater Precautions.................. 175
How Does the Engine Block Heater Work.................................................................... 175
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 175
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................396
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 397
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.......................................397
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 398Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -
2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV).........................................................399
Engine Oil
.......................................................338
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 338
Checking the Engine Oil Level...................... 338
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification.................................................. 339
Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................ 338
Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder......................................................... 338
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................391
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................392
Engine Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................393
Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........243
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space............................................................244
Entertainment..............................................445 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 446
Apps....................................................................... 454
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 453
CD........................................................................\
.... 452
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 449
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 447
Sources................................................................. 445
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 454
USB Ports............................................................. 454
Evasive Steering Assist
..............................284
Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............284
Switching Evasive Steering Assist On and
Off...................................................................... 284
What Is Evasive Steering Assist................... 284
EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)...........................................................127
Event Data
.........................................................23
Exiting a Parking Space.............................244
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................134
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Liftgate – Warning Lamps................................
85
Load Carrying................................................292 Roof Rack.............................................................. 297
Load Carrying Precautions.......................292
Loading Your Trailer....................................304
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors.........................................274
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........222
Locating the Charge Port.........................204
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors..........................................................277
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
................190
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad..........73
Locating the Memory Function Buttons.........................................................160
Locating the Power Outlet.......................168
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors
..........................................................281
Locating the Rear View Camera............240
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels..................................293
Locating the Tire label..............................360
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................................................................376
Locating the USB Ports.............................166 Charge Only USB Ports.................................... 166
Data Transfer USB Ports................................. 166
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger..........................................................169
Locating Your Vehicle...................................59
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry.................................................75
Locking the Doors................................................. 75
Unlocking the Doors............................................ 75
Locking the Rear Window Controls........................................................106
Luggage Compartment............................299
M
Maintenance..................................................333 Engine Oil.............................................................. 338
Exterior Bulbs...................................................... 349
Interior Bulbs........................................................ 351
Maintenance Precautions
........................333
Manual Climate Control.............................137 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 137
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 137Setting 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
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror..............................................................107
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..............................................................224
........................................................................\
.......... 224
Manual Park Release - Gasoline.............213 Manual Park Release Precautions................213
Using Manual Park Release............................ 213
What Is Manual Park Release........................ 213
Manual Seats
.................................................149
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 149
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 150
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 151
Folding the Seat Backrest............................... 156
Head Restraint Components......................... 149
Installing the Head Restraint......................... 150
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 150
Removing the Head Restraint....................... 150
Unfolding the Seat Backrest........................... 157
Master Access Code......................................73 Displaying the Master Access Code..............73
What Is the Master Access Code.................... 73
Memory Function
.........................................160
Memory Function Precautions................160
Mislock...............................................................70 Mislock Limitations.............................................. 70
Switching Mislock On and Off.......................... 71
What Is Mislock..................................................... 70
Mobile Communications Equipment...................................................532
Mobile Device Data........................................25
Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................110 Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............110
What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back................... 110
Moonroof.........................................................109 Moonroof Bounce-Back................................... 110
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Passive Anti-Theft System.........................87
How Does the Passive Anti-Theft System
Work..................................................................... 87
What Is the Passive Anti-Theft System................................................................. 87
Pedestrian Alert System.............................56
Perchlorate......................................................531
Personalized Settings.................................125 Changing the Instrument Cluster Display
Language.......................................................... 125
Changing the Measure Unit............................ 125
Changing the Temperature Unit................... 126
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit................... 126
Personal Safety System Components.................................................46
Personal Safety System ™
.........................46
Phone...............................................................455 Android Auto....................................................... 456
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 456
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 455
Text Messaging.................................................. 456
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 455
Playing Media Using the USB Port........166
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source............................................................414
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes...........................................................264
Auto EV................................................................. 264
EV Charge............................................................. 264
EV Later................................................................. 264
EV Now.................................................................. 265
Selecting a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Mode...................................................... 264
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information..................................................182
How Does a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work.................................................................... 182
How Does Low Engine Use Mode Work................................................................... 183
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics................................................ 182
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.......................................................... 183
What Is a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................................................... 182
What Is Low Engine Use Mode...................... 183Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information – Troubleshooting............183
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Information Messages............................. 184
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Warning Lamps.......................................... 183
Post-Crash Alert System...........................318 How Does the Post-Crash Alert System
Work................................................................... 318
Post-Crash Alert System Limitations.........318
Switching the Post-Crash Alert System Off....................................................................... 318
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System.........318
Power Outlet..................................................168
Power Outlet Precautions........................168
Power Seats.....................................................151
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 151
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 153
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 153
Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................ 153
Adjusting the Seat Height............................... 153
Head Restraint Components.......................... 151
Installing the Head Restraint.......................... 152
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 152
Removing the Head Restraint........................ 152
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations
............280
Pedestrian Detection Limitations...............280
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions............279
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................279
Automatic Emergency Braking..................... 283
Distance Alert..................................................... 283
Distance Indication............................................ 281
Evasive Steering Assist.................................... 284
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting............................................ 285
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........................................
285
Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................ 286
Pre-Collision Assist – Information Messages......................................................... 285
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage.........................................................358
12 Volt Battery..................................................... 358
Body....................................................................... 358
Brakes.................................................................... 358
Engine.................................................................... 358
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Traction Control...........................................229
Traction Control – Troubleshooting...........229
Traction Control – Troubleshooting........................................229
Traction Control – Information Messages......................................................... 230
Traction Control – Warning Lamps.............229
Trailer Brake Precautions
.........................303
Trailer Sway Control Precautions...........310
Trailer Sway Control
....................................310
Trailer Towing Hints....................................304
Transporting the Vehicle............................319
Trip Computer
................................................129
Trip Data..........................................................130
This Trip.................................................................. 130
Trip 1 and 2............................................................ 130
U
Under Hood Fuse Box................................324 Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box.........324
Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood
Fuse Box........................................................... 325
Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box............324
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................335
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................336
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................337
USB Ports
........................................................166
Using Auto Hold...........................................228
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains.....................................369
Using Summer Tires...................................369
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................426
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 427
Media Sources.................................................... 426
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............422 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 423
Pairing a Phone................................................... 422
Phone Controls................................................... 423
Phone Voice Commands................................ 422Using the Instrument Cluster Display
Controls.........................................................123
Button......................................................................\
123
Return Button....................................................... 123
Status Indicator................................................... 123
Toggle Buttons..................................................... 123
Using the Remote Control
..........................58
Liftgate..................................................................... 58
Lock........................................................................\
... 58
Panic Alarm............................................................ 58
Remote Start......................................................... 58
Unlock...................................................................... 58
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................................................................377
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with sealing compound and air........................................ 378
Second Stage: Checking the tire pressure with the inflator kit...................................... 380
Tips for use of the kit......................................... 377
What to do after the tire has been sealed............................................................... 380
What to do when a tire is punctured...........377
Using This Publication..................................18
Using Voice Recognition
...........................420
Audio Voice Commands................................. 439
Climate Voice Commands............................ 440
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 420
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 443
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 442
Phone Voice Commands............................... 440
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 444
System Interaction and Feedback...............421
Voice Settings Commands............................ 444
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................352
Cleaning the Exterior........................................ 352
Cleaning the Interior......................................... 354
Vehicle Charging Status - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................128
Vehicle Identification Number
...............408
Locating the Vehicle Identification
Number............................................................ 408
Vehicle Identification Number Overview......................................................... 408
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