FORD ESCAPE 2022 Owners Manual

2022 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual
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2022 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual
September 2021First Printing
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Contacting Us
Contacting Us ..................................................15
Introduction
About This Publication .................................17
Using This Publication .................................18
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle .................19
Data Privacy
Data Privacy .....................................................22
Service Data ....................................................23
Event Data ........................................................23
Settings Data ..................................................24
Connected Vehicle Data .............................24
Mobile Device Data .......................................25
Emergency Call System Data ...................25
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ..........................................26
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions ............................28
Child Restraint Anchor Points ..................29
Child Restraints .............................................30
Installing Child Restraints ...........................31
Booster Seats .................................................36
Child Safety Locks ........................................38
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions ...................................39
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................40
Sensitive Locking Mode .............................40
Automatic Locking Mode ............................41
Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy ....................................................42
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height ..................42
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................42 Checking the Seatbelts ..............................44
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................45
Personal Safety System™
What Is the Personal Safety System
........................................................................\
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How Does the Personal Safety System Work ..............................................................46
Personal Safety System Components ........................................................................\
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Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work ..............47
How Do the Side Airbags Work ................47
How Do the Knee Airbags Work ..............48
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work........................................................................\
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Airbag Precautions .......................................49
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats .......................................50
Children and Airbags ...................................50
Front Passenger Sensing System ............51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......54
Disposing of Airbags ....................................55
Pedestrian Alert System
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System ........................................................................\
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911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ..........................................57
Emergency Call Requirements .................57
Emergency Call Limitations .......................57
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations .....................58
Using the Remote Control .........................58
Opening and Closing the Flip Key ...........58
Removing the Key Blade ............................59
Sounding the Panic Alarm .........................59
Locating Your Vehicle ..................................59
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Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start .......60
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key .............................61
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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Programming the Remote Control .........62
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting ........................................63
MyKey™
What Is MyKey ...............................................64
MyKey Settings ..............................................64
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: PushButton Start ................................................65
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key ..................................................................65
Programming a MyKey ................................65
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................66
Checking MyKey System Status .............66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................66
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................66
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle ..........................................................69
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle ..........................................................69
Autounlock ......................................................70
Autolock ............................................................70
Mislock ..............................................................70
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings .........71
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Keyless Entry
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad .........73
Keyless Entry Limitations ...........................73
Master Access Code .....................................73
Keyless Entry Settings .................................74 Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using
Keyless Entry ...............................................75
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting .............75
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work ........................................................................\
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Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off ....................................................................77
Liftgate - Vehicles With:Manual Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate ....................................78
Closing the Liftgate ......................................78
Liftgate - Vehicles With: PowerLiftgate
Liftgate Precautions ....................................80
Opening the Liftgate ...................................80
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height........................................................................\
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Closing the Liftgate ......................................82
Stopping the Liftgate Movement ...........84
Liftgate Obstacle Detection .....................84
Liftgate – Troubleshooting ........................85
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................87
Anti-Theft Alarm System ...........................87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings ........88
Security – Troubleshooting .......................89
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................91
Horn .....................................................................91
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off ....................................................91
Wipers and Washers
Wipers ...............................................................92
Autowipers ......................................................92
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Switching the Rear Window Wiper Onand Off ..........................................................93
Reverse Wipe ..................................................93
Checking the Wiper Blades .......................94
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades .........94
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades ...........94
Washers ............................................................95
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control .............................97
Headlamps ......................................................97
Headlamps – Troubleshooting ...............98
Autolamps .......................................................98
Exterior Lamps ...............................................99
Automatic High Beam Control ..............100
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting .......................................102
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off ........................................................103
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................103
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................103
Interior Lamp Function ..............................103
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness ..................................................103
Ambient Lighting .........................................103
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting ......104
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows ......105
Window Bounce-Back ..............................105
Locking the Rear Window Controls ......106
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions ........................107 Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror
........................................................................\
.107
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror ..................107
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors .................108
Folding the Exterior Mirrors .....................108
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade ........................................................................\
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Opening and Closing the Moonroof ......109
Venting the Moonroof ...............................109
Moonroof Bounce-Back ............................110
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:
6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen ............................................................111
Instrument Cluster Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:
12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen ...........................................................112
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ............................113
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ...........................114
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ............................115
Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV),
Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ...........................116
Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV),
Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ............................117
Tachometer - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) ..........................................117
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Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV), Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
..118
Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
..118
Speedometer .................................................118
Fuel Gauge ......................................................118
Vehicle Range Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........................119
High Voltage Battery Gauge - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ...........119
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................................................................\
..119
What Is the Information Bar .....................119
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps .........................................119
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps ......120
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators .....................................................121
Instrument Cluster Indicators ..................121
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls .......................................................123
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ...........................123
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................124
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................124
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
.124 Customizing the Instrument Cluster
Display - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen/ 12.3
Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
.124
Personalized Settings ................................125
Fuel Economy Display ...............................126
Fuel Economy Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........................127
Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline ..........127
EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV) .........................................................127
What Is Electric Efficiency - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ..........128
What Is Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) ........................................128
What Is the Trip Summary - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........................128
Vehicle Charging Status - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........................128
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 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
Resetting the Trip Computer ...................129
Resetting the Individual Trip Values - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................129
Configuring the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen ..........................................129
Trip Data ..........................................................129
Head Up Display
What Is the Head Up Display ...................131
Switching the Head Up Display On and Off ..................................................................131
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Head Up Display Settings ..........................131
Head Up Display Indicators ......................132
Head Up Display – Troubleshooting........................................................................\
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Remote Start
What Is Remote Start ................................134
Remote Start Precautions .......................134
Remote Start Limitations .........................134
Enabling Remote Start ..............................134
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle .........................................................134
Extending the Remote Start Duration ........................................................................\
.134
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators ........................................................................\
.135
Remote Start Settings ...............................135
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................137
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC) ........................................138
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC) ...............141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control .............................144
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control .........................................................145
Heated Windshield .....................................146
Heated Rear Window .................................146
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................146
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter .......................147
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................147
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions .............................148 Sitting in the Correct Position .................148
Manual Seats ................................................149
Power Seats ....................................................151
Heated Seats ................................................154
Rear Seats
Manual Seats ................................................155
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
........................................................................\
.158
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work .............................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
.158
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
.158
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
.159
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................159
Memory Function
How Does the Memory Function Work........................................................................\
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Memory Function Precautions ...............160
Locating the Memory Function Buttons ........................................................................\
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Saving a Preset Position ...........................160
Recalling a Preset Position ......................160
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener ..........162
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work
........................................................................\
.162
Garage Door Opener Precautions .........162
Garage Door Opener Limitations ..........162
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Hand-Held Transmitter .........163
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Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door Opener Motor
........................................................................\
.163
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor .................164
Clearing the Garage Door Opener .........164
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener ........................................................................\
.165
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
.165
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports .............................166
Playing Media Using the USB Port .......166
Charging a Device ........................................167
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet ........................168
Power Outlet Precautions .......................168
Locating the Power Outlets ....................168
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................\
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Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions ........................................................................\
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Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
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Charging a Wireless Device .....................169
Storage
Cup Holders ...................................................170
Glasses Holder ..............................................170
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions .................................................171
Ignition Switch ................................................171
Push Button Ignition Switch ....................172
Starting the Engine ......................................172 Engine Block Heater ....................................174
Stopping the Engine ...................................175
Automatic Engine Stop .............................176
Starting and Stopping the Engine –
Troubleshooting .......................................176
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle ...........179
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................\
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics ..........................................179
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators ..........179
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting ......................................180
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information .................................................181
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting ..........182
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop ..........................184
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions .................184
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................\
.184
Stopping the Engine ...................................184
Restarting the Engine ................................184
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators .....................184
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.185
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions .............187
Fuel Quality ...................................................188
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel ...............189
Running Out of Fuel ...................................189
Refueling ..........................................................191
Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................195
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting........................................................................\
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Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter ............198
Catalytic Converter Precautions ...........198
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................\
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High Voltage Battery
What Is the High Voltage Battery ..........199
High Voltage Battery Precautions .........199
Charging Your Vehicle - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)
What is AC Charging .................................200
Charging Your Vehicle Precautions ......200
Charging Equipment .................................200
Locating the Charge Port ........................203
Charge Port Indicators .............................204
AC Charging ..................................................205
Setting the Charging Schedule andPreferences ..............................................206
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
207
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions.......................................................................2\
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Automatic Transmission Positions ......209
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear ..............210
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators ....................................................210
Temporary Neutral Mode ...........................211
Automatic Return to Park (P) ..................211
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................................212
Manual Park Release - Gasoline ............212
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings .....................................................214
Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting .......................................214
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work ...........216
All-Wheel Drive Precautions ...................216
All-Wheel Drive Limitations ....................216
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting ......216
Brakes
Brake Precautions ........................................217
Anti-Lock Braking System ........................217
Brake Over Accelerator ..............................217
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir ........218
Checking the Brake Fluid ..........................218
Brake Fluid Specification ..........................218
Brakes – Troubleshooting ........................219
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake .......220
Applying the Electric Parking Brake ......220
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency ................................................220
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ...........................................................220
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake .............................................221
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning ........................................................................\
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Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge ..........................................................221
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist ............................223
How Does Hill Start Assist Work ...........223
Hill Start Assist Precautions ...................223
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting ......223
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work .....................224
Switching Auto Hold On and Off ..........224
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