open hood FORD ESCAPE 2022 User Guide

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Service your vehicle regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications.
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning material, such as cigarettes, away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
• Set the parking brake, shift the transmission to park (P) and block the
wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
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1. Open the left-hand front door.
2. Fully pull the hood release lever andlet it completely retract.
Note: This action releases the hood latch.
3. Fully pull the hood release lever for a second time.
Note: This action fully releases the hood.
4. Open the hood.
Note: There is no secondary hood release
under the hood.
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If you disconnect or replace the vehicle
battery, you must reset the following
features:
• Window bounce-back. See Windows(page 105).
• Clock settings.
• Pre-set radio stations.
• Steering angle sensor.
Note: To calibrate the steering angle
sensor, drive the vehicle above 30 mph
(50 km/h) for a minimum of 1.2 mi (2 km).
Make sure to drive straight ahead for a
minimum of 30 seconds. Several vehicle
functions are disabled and a warning light
could appear until the sensor is calibrated.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer.
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8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp when adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp does need to be adjusted.
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Maintenance

Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box...........................................325
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box......................................................................325
Body Styling Kit Precautions...................354
Body Styling Kits..........................................354
Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........328Booster Seats..................................................36
Brake Fluid Specification...........................218
Brake Over Accelerator...............................217
Brake Precautions.........................................217
Brakes................................................................217
Anti-Lock Braking System...............................217
Brakes – Troubleshooting...............................219
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................219Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................219
Brakes – Warning Lamps.................................219
Breaking-In....................................................304
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Calculating Payload...................................290
Calculating the Load Limit......................290
Canceling the Set Speed..........................243
Capacities and Specifications................387
Catalytic Converter......................................198
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.............................................198
Catalytic Converter Precautions............198
Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................198
Catalytic Converter – Warning
Lamps................................................................198
Changing a Flat Tire....................................382
Changing a Road Wheel...........................382
Changing the 12V Battery.........................343
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5LEcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™.............338
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........339
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............340
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................61 Changing the Remote Control Battery -
Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........60
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password..................................409
Charge Port Indicators..............................204
Charging a Device.........................................167
Charging a Wireless Device......................169
Charging Equipment..................................200
Charging Your Vehicle...............................200
AC Charging.........................................................205
Charging Your Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................207
Charging Your VehiclePrecautions................................................200
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................207
Charging Your Vehicle – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................ 208
Charging Your Vehicle – Information Messages.........................................................207
Checking MyKey System Status..............66
Checking the Brake Fluid...........................218
Checking the Coolant................................334
Checking the Seatbelts...............................44
Checking the Tire Pressures....................368
Checking the Wiper Blades........................94
Children and Airbags....................................50
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................29
Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints...................................................................29
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points...................................................30
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points...................................................................29
Child Restraints..............................................30Child Restraint Position Information............30
Child Restraints Recommendation................31
Child Safety......................................................28Child Restraint Anchor Points.........................29
Child Restraints....................................................30
Installing Child Restraints..................................31
Child Safety Locks.........................................38
Child Safety Precautions.............................28
Cleaning Products.......................................349
Cleaning the Exterior..................................349
Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors..............................................................351
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Index

Folding the Exterior Mirrors......................108
Ford Protect..................................................480
Front Parking Aid...........................................231
Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........232
Front Parking Aid Limitations.........................231
Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................232
What is the Front Parking Aid.........................231
Front Passenger Sensing System.............51Front Passenger Sensing System Indicator s............................................................53
Front Passenger Sensing System Precautions........................................................53
How Does the Front Passenger Sensing System Work......................................................51
What Is the Front Passenger Sensing System..................................................................51
Front Seat Precautions..............................148
Front Seats.....................................................148
Heated Seats........................................................154
Manual Seats.......................................................149
Power Seats...........................................................151
Fuel and Refueling.......................................187Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.............................................196
Fuel Quality..........................................................188
Refueling.................................................................191
Running Out of Fuel..........................................189
Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............187
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting........................................196
Fuel and Refueling – Information
Messages..........................................................196
Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps........196
Fuel Economy Display................................126
Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline...........127
Fuel Economy Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........................127
Fuel Gauge.......................................................118
Fuel Gauge Limitations.....................................118
Locating the Fuel Filler Door...........................118
What Is Distance to Empty..............................118
What Is the Fuel Gauge.....................................118
What Is the Low Fuel Reminder.....................118
Fuel Quality....................................................188Selecting the Correct Fuel..............................188
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................398
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................195
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV).........................................399
Fuse Precautions..........................................319
Fuses.................................................................319
Body Control Module Fuse Box....................325
Fuses – Troubleshooting.................................327
Under Hood Fuse Box.......................................319
Fuses – Troubleshooting...........................327Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions.........327
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Garage Door Opener...................................162
Garage Door Opener Limitations...........162
Garage Door Opener Precautions..........162
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies.................................................165
General Maintenance Information.......482
Glasses Holder...............................................170
Locating the Glasses Holder...........................170Glossary of Tire Terminology..................363
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............................................................212\
Grade Assist Indicators.....................................212
Switching Grade Assist On and Off.............212
What Is Grade Assist.........................................212
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................344Headlamps.......................................................97Headlamp Indicators..........................................97
Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On and
Off........................................................................\
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Using the High Beam Headlamps..................97
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................98Headlamps – Frequently Asked Questions...........................................................98
Head Up Display.............................................131Head Up Display – Troubleshooting............133Head Up Display Indicators.......................132
Head Up Display Settings...........................131
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Index

Head Up Display –Troubleshooting.........................................133
Head Up Display – Information
Messages..........................................................133
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................146
Heated Rear Window..................................146
Heated Seats.................................................154
Heated Seat Precautions................................154
Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................1\
54
Heated Windshield......................................146
Heating
See: Climate Control..........................................137High Voltage Battery Gauge - Plug-InHybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).............119
High Voltage Battery...................................199
High Voltage Battery Precautions..........199
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)............................................................309
Hill Start Assist.............................................223
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.............223Hill Start Assist Precautions....................223
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.......223
Hill Start Assist – Information
Messages.........................................................223
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control................................144
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................145
Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........328Horn....................................................................\
..91
How Does Active Park Assist Work..............................................................238
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work....................................244
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work................................................................179
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work............216
How Does Auto Hold Work......................224
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work..............................................268
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work........271
How Does Driver Alert Work....................282
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work.......77 How Does Hill Start Assist Work............223
How Does Pre-Collision Assist
Work...............................................................274
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work..............................................................284
How Does Stability Control Work..........227
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work...............................................................162
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work...............................................................261
How Does the Memory Function Work...............................................................160
How Does the Personal Safety System Work.................................................................46
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work...............................................158
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work.................................................................48
How Does Traction Control Work..........225
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work..............................................................303
How Do the Front Airbags Work...............47
How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............48
How Do the Side Airbags Work.................47
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristic s............................................179
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators...........179
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information.......179
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –
Troubleshooting............................................180
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information.......................................................181
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
– Troubleshooting.........................................182
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting........................................180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –
Frequently Asked Questions.....................180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Information Messages.................................180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Warning Lamps..............................................180
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Identifying Fuse Types...............................327
Ignition Switch.................................................171
Inflating the Tires........................................368
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Index

Locating the USB Ports.............................166
Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................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 WindowControls........................................................106
Luggage Compartment............................294
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Maintenance.................................................32812V Battery............................................................341
Engine Oil..............................................................\
333
Exterior Bulbs......................................................345
Interior Bulbs.......................................................348
Maintenance Precautions........................328
Manual Climate Control.............................137
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror..............................................................107
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.............................................................220
Manual Park Release - Gasoline.............212
Manual Park Release Precautions................212
Using Manual Park Release............................213
What Is Manual Park Release.........................212
Manual Seats.................................................149Adjusting 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......................................73Displaying the Master Access Code..............73
What Is the Master Access Code....................73
Memory Function.........................................160
Memory Function Precautions................160
Mislock...............................................................70
Mislock Limitations...............................................71
Switching Mislock On and Off..........................71 What Is Mislock.....................................................70
Mobile Communications
Equipment....................................................531
Mobile Device Data........................................25
Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................110
Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............110
What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back...................110
Moonroof.........................................................109Moonroof Bounce-Back...................................110Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................390
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................390
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)..........................................391
Muting the Audio...........................................411
MyKey Settings...............................................64
Configurable MyKey Settings..........................64
Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................64
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................66MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions.........68
MyKey – Information Messages.....................66
MyKey™.............................................................64MyKey Settings.....................................................64
MyKey – Troubleshooting.................................66
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Navigation......................................................452
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........485
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Opening and Closing the Flip Key............58
Opening and Closing the Hood..............328
Opening and Closing the Moonroof......................................................109
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade............................................................109
Opening and Closing the Windows.......105
Opening the Liftgate.....................................78
Opening the Hands-Free Liftgate...................81
Opening the Liftgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................80
Opening the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle.................................................................78
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