language FORD ESCAPE 2021 Owners Manual

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Part Number: 202011 20201105132237
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

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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Action and Description
Menu Item
Touch this button to view the nearby weather, current weather,
or the five-day forecast for the chosen area.
Weather
Select to see the weather map,
which can show storms, radar
information, charts and winds.
Map
Select to choose from a listing of
weather locations.
Area
Touch this button to view scores and schedules from a variety
of sports. You can also save up to 10 favorite teams for easier
access. The score automatically refreshes when a game is in
progress.
Sports Info
Touch this button to view ski conditions for a specific area.
Ski Conditions
SETTINGS Press the button to enter the
settings menu.
Once you select a tile, press the
button next to a menu item to
view an explanation of the
feature or setting.
Sound
Select this tile to adjust the sound settings.
Clock
Select this tile to adjust the clock settings.
Bluetooth
Select this tile to switch Bluetooth on and
off and adjust the settings.
Phone
Select this tile to connect, disconnect, and
manage the connected device settings. Audio
Select this tile to adjust the audio settings.
Driver Assist (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust Driver Assist
features like Parking Aids, Lane Keeping
System, Pedestrian Detection, and
Auto-Start-Stop.
Vehicle
Select this tile to adjust vehicle settings
like windows, alarm, lighting, and MyKey
settings.
FordPass
Select this tile to adjust the FordPass
settings
General
Select this tile to adjust settings like
language, measurement units, or to reset
the system.
911 Assist
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to switch 911 Assist on and
off.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
–You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on
your device.
•Say the first and last name of the contact exactly
as it appears on your device. Spell out any abbrevi-
ations in the name.
– The name contains special characters, for example *,
- or +.
•Rename the contact on your device or use the
touchscreen to select and call the contact.
The system does not under-
stand the name of a contact
in the phonebook on my
device and calls the wrong
contact.
–You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on
your device.
•Say the first and last name of the contact exactly
as it appears on your device. The system applies
phonetic pronunciation rules of the selected
language to the names of contacts in the phone-
book on your device. Select the name of the
contact on the touchscreen and use the Hear it
option to get an idea of how the system expects
you to pronounce it.
The system does not under-
stand foreign names of
contacts in the phonebook
on my device.
–Device limitation.
•The system uses text-to-speech technology and
uses a synthetically generated voice rather than
pre-recorded human voice.
The system voice prompts
and the pronunciation of
some words does not seem
to be very accurate.
USB and Bluetooth Audio Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
I cannot connect my device. –Device malfunction.
•Disconnect your device. Switch your device off,
reset it and try again.
– Cable connection issue.
•Correctly connect the cable to your device and the
vehicle USB port.
– Incompatible cable.
•Use the cable recommended by the manufacturer
of your device.
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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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