instrument cluster FORD ESCAPE 2021 Owner's Manual
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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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Distance per full charge is also shown. This
is an estimate of the electric range you
would have if you plugged in and fully
charged your vehicle right now. The higher
your electric efficiency, the higher your
distance per full charge.
Your electric efficiency is affected by your
driving style and route, climate control use,
outside temperature and other factors.
Best efficiency is achieved with mild to
moderate acceleration and braking,
moderate speeds and low climate control
usage.
Note:
Electric efficiency is a selectable
screen. See Customizing the Instrument
Cluster Display (page 124).
WHAT IS BRAKE COACH -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
The brake coach appears after your vehicle
has come to a stop. It coaches you to brake
in a manner that maximizes the amount
of energy returned through the
regenerative braking system.
The percent displayed is an indication of
the regenerative braking efficiency with
100% representing the maximum amount
of energy recovered. You can switch brake
coach on or off in the settings menu. See
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu
(page
124).
WHAT IS THE TRIP SUMMARY
- HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
The trip summary displays upon shutting
off your vehicle. The values are cumulative
since you last started your vehicle. The information shown is the same as the
This Trip screen. See Trip Data (page 130).
VEHICLE CHARGING STATUS
- PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV)
The vehicle charge status displays when
you switch off your vehicle and when you
switch on your vehicle when plugged in.
Charging status includes the charge start
or charge end time as appropriate. You can
modify your charge settings though the
touchscreen. See
SYNC™ 3 (page 436).
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ACCESSING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN
1. Use the instrument cluster display
controls to navigate the home screen.
2. Select the trip screen.
3. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel.
4. Select Trip 1 or Trip 2.
ACCESSING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
6.5 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN/
12.3 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN
Using Select Screens
1. Use the instrument cluster display controls to navigate the home menu.
2. Select
Select Screens.
3. Use the control on the steering wheel to navigate the menu. See
Customizing the Instrument Cluster
Display
(page 124).
Using the Home Screen
Once the screens have been added, use
the instrument cluster display controls on
the steering wheel to view each trip screen.
RESETTING THE TRIP
COMPUTER
1. Use the instrument cluster display controls to navigate the home screen.
2. Select the trip screen you want to reset. 3.
Press and hold the OK button until the
system reset confirmation appears.
Note: This trip resets every time you start
your vehicle.
RESETTING THE INDIVIDUAL
TRIP VALUES - VEHICLES
WITH: 4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN
1. Use the instrument cluster display controls to navigate the home screen.
2. Select the trip screen.
3. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel.
4. Select
Reset Individual Values.
5. Select a trip value to reset.
6. Press and hold the OK button until the
system reset confirmation appears.
CONFIGURING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN
1. Use the instrument cluster display controls to navigate the home screen.
2. Select the trip screen.
3. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel.
4. Select
Configure View.
5. Select values to display.
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Selecting Which Information the
System Displays
Start the engine and switch the system on.
Note:
Press the head up display button if
you do not see the head up display menu in
the instrument cluster display. Note:
For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent. The system limits their
use to when your vehicle is not moving.
Use the instrument cluster display controls
on the steering wheel to select which
information the system displays. Action
Menu Item
Press the OK button.
Content
Press the
OK button.
Distance Indication
Eco Advice
Incoming Calls
Lane Keeping System
Navigation
Speed Assistance
Speed Sign Recognition
HEAD UP DISPLAY
INDICATORS Note:
The head up display indicator could
illuminate to supplement an information
message.
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HEAD UP DISPLAY – TROUBLESHOOTING
Head Up Display – Information Messages
Action
Message
The system is malfunctioning or somethingis obstructing the display. Make sure that
the head up display is free from obstruction. If the message continues to appear, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Head Up Display System Fault See Manual
Press the button on the steering wheel or
center console. The head up display menu appears in the instrument cluster display.
Make sure the blue frame is fully visible. Do not manually move the screen. This can
cause damage not covered by your vehicle's warranty.
Head Up Display To Position Use the
Information Display
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2.
Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP
What Is Automatic Engine Stop
Automatic engine stop is a feature that
switches the engine off if it has been idling
for an extended period to help you save
fuel.
How Does Automatic Engine Stop
Work
Automatic engine stop turns the engine
off. The ignition also turns off in order to
save battery power. Before the engine
shuts down, a message appears in the
information display showing a timer
counting down. If you do not intervene
within 30 seconds, the engine shuts down.
Another message appears in the
information display to inform you that the
engine has shut down in order to save fuel.
Start your vehicle as you normally do.
Switching Automatic Engine Stop
On and Off
4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen/Push Button Start
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Switch
30min Max Idle on or off. 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen/Push Button Start
1.
Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
2. Select
Settings.
3. Switch
Auto Engine Off on or off.
Overriding Automatic Engine Stop
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic engine shutdown feature.
When you switch it off temporarily, it turns
on at the next ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset
the timer, at any point before the
30-second countdown has expired by
doing any of the following:
• Pressing the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
• Pressing the
OK or RESET button
during the countdown.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting and Stopping the Engine
– Warning Lamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If it illuminates when the engine
is running, the on-board
diagnostics system is detecting
a malfunction of the vehicle emission
control system.
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WHAT IS A HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE
A hybrid vehicle has an electric motor and
a high voltage battery combined with a
gasoline engine.
HOW DOES A HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE WORK
The hybrid vehicle combines electric and
gasoline propulsion to provide optimal
performance and improved efficiency.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS
The gasoline engine starts and stops to
provide power when required and to save
fuel when not needed. When coasting at
low speeds, coming to a stop or standing,
the gas engine normally shuts down and
your vehicle operates in electric-only
mode.
Conditions that may cause the gasoline
engine to start or remain running include:
•
Considerable vehicle acceleration.
• Driving uphill.
• The high voltage battery charge level
is low.
• Heating or cooling the vehicle interior
in high or low outside temperatures.
• The gasoline engine is below normal
operating temperature.
• Towing a trailer.
• Certain selectable drive modes could
cause the engine to run. See Selecting
a Drive Mode (page 262). Your hybrid vehicle also comes with
standard hydraulic braking and
regenerative braking. Regenerative braking
is performed by your transmission and
captures brake energy and stores it in the
high voltage battery.
You could also notice that your engine
continues to run instead of shutting off
during extended downhill driving. The
engine stays on during this engine braking
but is not using any fuel.
You could also hear a slight whine or
whistle when operating your vehicle. This
is the normal operation of the electric
motor in the hybrid system.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INDICATORS
When you start your vehicle, a
green READY indicator light
appears in the instrument cluster
letting you know that your vehicle is ready
for driving.
The engine may not start because your
vehicle has a silent key start feature. This
fuel saving feature allows your vehicle to
be ready to drive without requiring the gas
engine to be running.
The indicator remains on when your vehicle
is on, whether the engine is running or not,
to indicate your vehicle is capable of
movement using the electric motor, gas
engine or both.
Typically, the engine does not start unless
the vehicle is cold, a climate control
change is requested or you press the
accelerator pedal.
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HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information – Warning Lamps
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.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information – Information
Messages Action
Message
Displays when a
malfunction occurs in the high voltage electric system.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stop Safely Now
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information – Frequently Asked
Questions
How long is the high voltage battery
system designed to last? The high voltage battery system is
designed to last the life of your vehicle.
Does the high voltage battery require
maintenance? The high voltage battery does not
require maintenance. What should I do if the vehicle runs out
of fuel and the high voltage battery is
out of charge?
Refuel and start your vehicle normally.
The engine will recharge the high
voltage battery.
Why does the engine sometimes start
at key-on? The vehicle's computer will determine
if an engine start is required at key-on.
It starts the engine when necessary for
cabin heating, windshield defrost, or if
the outside temperature is low.
Can I put E15 or E85 in my vehicle, and
how will it affect my fuel economy? Your hybrid vehicle can use E15 (15%
ethanol, 85% gasoline) fuel, but you
may notice slightly reduced fuel
economy because ethanol contains
less energy per gallon than gasoline.
Your hybrid vehicle is not designed to
use E85 (85% ethanol).
Why does it take a long time before the
engine shuts down? There are several reasons the engine
stays on for an extended amount of
time when you first start it. One
common reason is to make sure that
the emissions components are warm
enough to minimize tailpipe emission.
As the climate gets cooler, the
engine-on time is extended.
Why does my engine stay on when it is
extremely cold outside? In order to make sure that the climate
control system can begin heating the
cabin or defrosting the windshield as
soon as a driver requests it, the engine
coolant temperature has to be kept
sufficiently hot. Keeping the engine on
is required to maintain the correct
coolant temperature.
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You could also notice that your engine
continues to run instead of shutting off
during extended downhill driving. The
engine stays on during this engine braking
but is not using any fuel.
You could also hear a slight whine or
whistle when operating your vehicle. This
is the normal operation of the electric
motor in the hybrid system.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Indicators
When you start your vehicle, a
green ready indicator light
appears in the instrument cluster
letting you know that your vehicle is ready
for driving.
The engine may not start because your
vehicle has a silent key start feature. This
fuel saving feature allows your vehicle to
be ready to drive without requiring the gas
engine to be running.
The indicator remains on when your vehicle
is on, whether the engine is running or not,
to indicate your vehicle is capable of
movement using the electric motor, gas
engine or both.
Typically, the engine does not start unless
the vehicle is cold, a climate control
change is requested or you press the
accelerator pedal.
What Is Low Engine Use Mode
Low engine use mode maintains proper
engine lubrication at sufficient temperature
and activates when you drive your vehicle
with limited engine operation. How Does Low Engine Use Mode
Work
When in low engine use mode, your vehicle
runs the engine as necessary. When low
engine use mode begins, a message
appears in the information display. If low
engine use mode does not complete
before you switch your vehicle off, it
continues the next time you start your
vehicle and the message reappears.
Note:
EV now mode is not available when
in low engine use mode.
Note: Cold temperatures affect the engine
warm up time and the low engine use mode
may operate more frequently.
Note: An oil change is not required but gives
you the option of not running a low engine
use cycle. Resetting the oil life monitoring
system suspends the low engine use mode.
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information – Warning Lamps It illuminates if your vehicle's
electrical system requires service
to identify the cause for your
vehicle to shutdown or enter a limited
operating mode. A message may appear
in the instrument cluster display. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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