traction control FORD ESCAPE 2022 Owner's Manual

ROLLOVER WARNING
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
WARNING: Vehicles with a higher
center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a
seatbelt.
WARNING: Do not become
overconfident in the ability of four-wheel
drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel
drive vehicle may accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction
situations, it won't stop any faster than
two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive
at a safe speed.
Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in the
various driving conditions that are
encountered on streets, highways and
off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high
as passenger cars any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
THE BETTER BUSINESS
BUREAU AUTO LINE
PROGRAM
Your satisfaction is important to Ford
Motor Company and to your dealer. If a
warranty concern has not been resolved
using the three-step procedure outlined
earlier in this chapter in the Getting the
Services you need section, you may be
eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO
LINE program.
The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of
two parts – mediation and arbitration.
During mediation, a representative of the
BBB will contact both you and Ford Motor
Company to explore options for settlement
of the claim. If an agreement is not reached
during mediation or you do not want to
participate in mediation, and if your claim
is eligible, you may participate in the
arbitration process. An arbitration hearing
will be scheduled so that you can present
your case in an informal setting before an
impartial person. The arbitrator considers
the testimony provided and makes a
decision after the hearing.
Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE
program are usually decided within 40
days after you file your claim with the BBB.
You are not bound by the decision, and
may reject the decision and proceed to
court where all findings of the BBB Auto
Line dispute, and decision, are admissible
in the court action. Should you choose to
accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision, Ford
is then bound by the decision, and must
comply with the decision within 30 days
of receipt of your acceptance letter.
BBB AUTO LINE Application: Using the
information that follows, please call or
write to request a program application.
You will be asked for your name and
address, general information about your
new vehicle, information about your
warranty concerns, and any steps you have
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Customer Information

TRADEMARKS: This EULA does not grant
you any rights in connection with any
trademarks or service marks of FORD
MOTOR COMPANY, its affiliates, and third
party software and service providers.
PRODUCT SUPPORT: Please refer to
FORD MOTOR COMPANY instructions
provided in the documentation for the
DEVICES product support, such as the
vehicle owner guide.
Should you have any questions concerning
this EULA, or if you desire to contact FORD
MOTOR COMPANY for any other reason,
please refer to the address provided in the
documentation for the DEVICES.
No Liability for Certain Damages:
EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, FORD
MOTOR COMPANY, ANY THIRD PARTY
SOFTWARE OR SERVICES SUPPLIERS,
AND THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS
LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY
REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
OTHER THAN THOSE THAT MAY BE
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEW
VEHICLE.
SYNC® Automotive Important Safety
Information Read and follow
instructions:
• Before using your SYNC® system, read and follow all instructions and safety
information provided in this end user
manual ("Owner Guide".) Not
following precautions found in the
Owner Guide can lead to an accident
or other serious injuries. General Operation
•
Voice Command Control: Certain
functions within the SYNC® system
may be accomplished using voice
commands. Using voice commands
while driving helps you to operate the
system without removing your hands
from the wheel or eyes from the road.
• Prolonged Views of Screen: Do not
access any function requiring a
prolonged view of the screen while you
are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting to access a
function of the system requiring
prolonged attention.
• Volume Setting: Do not raise the
volume excessively. Keep the volume
at a level where you can still hear
outside traffic and emergency signals
while driving. Driving while unable to
hear these sounds could cause an
accident.
• Navigation Features: Any navigation
features included in the system are
intended to provide turn by turn
instructions to get you to a desired
destination. Please make certain all
persons using this system carefully
read and follow instructions and safety
information fully.
• Distraction Hazard: Any navigation
features may require manual
(non-verbal) setup. Attempting to
perform such set-up or insert data
while driving can distract your attention
and could cause an accident or other
serious injury. Stop the vehicle in a safe
and legal manner before attempting
these operations.
• Let Your Judgment Prevail: Any
navigation features are provided only
as an aid. Make your driving decisions
based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic
regulations. Any such feature is not a
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Customer Information

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\
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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

Starting a Gasoline Engine..............................172
Starting a Hybrid Electric VehicleSystem...............................................................173
Steering...........................................................229Electric Power Steering...................................229
Steering – Troubleshooting...........................229
Steering – Troubleshooting.....................229Steering – Information Messages...............229Steering Wheel................................................91
Stopping the Engine....................................184
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................175
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................175
Stopping the Liftgate Movement............84
Storage.............................................................170
Cup Holders..........................................................170
Glasses Holder.....................................................170
Storing Your Vehicle....................................355
Sunroof
See: Moonroof.....................................................109Switching Active Park Assist On andOff..................................................................238
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off..........................................................247
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off..........................................................103
Switching Auto Hold On and Off...........224
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off...................................................................184
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off..................................268
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off....................................................................271
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................242
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.........282
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off......................................................................77
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control.......................................250
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off...................................................................275
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off...................................................158
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off...................................................................410 Switching Shuffle Mode On and
Off...................................................................410
Switching Stability Control On and Off...................................................................22\
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Switching the Audio Unit On and Off...................................................................410
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off..........................................................103
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off...................................................................310
Switching the Head Up Display On and Off.....................................................................131
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off......................................................91
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode..............................................................262
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off..........................................................262
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off..........................................................103
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off............................................................93
Switching Traction Control On and Off...................................................................225
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off..................................................................303
Symbols Glossary...........................................19
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle..................19
SYNC™ 3.........................................................431
General Information..........................................431SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................466
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......419
SYNC™............................................................415
General Information..........................................415SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................421
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Tachometer - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)............................................117
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications............387Temporary Neutral Mode............................211Entering Temporary Neutral Mode................211
Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode...................211
Temporary Neutral Mode Limitations..........211
What Is Temporary Neutral Mode.................211
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Index

The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.......................................................490
The Mediation and Arbitration Program........................................................491
Tire Care.........................................................368
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations...................................................379
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview......................................................378
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions.................................................379
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........378
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –
Troubleshooting...........................................380
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting.......................................380
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –
Information Messages.................................381
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Warning Lamps...............................................................380
Tire Replacement Requirements..........364
Tire Rotation..................................................370
Tire Sealant and Inflator KitComponents...............................................372
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions..................................................372
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................372
Towing a Trailer Limitations....................299
Towing a Trailer Precautions...................298
Towing a Trailer............................................298
Towing Weights and Dimensions.................301Towing Weights and Dimensions...........301Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle..............................302
Recommended Towing Weights..................301
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight...............................................................302
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions...........316
Towing Your Vehicle....................................316
Towing Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting.............................................318
Towing Your Vehicle –Trouble shooting......................................... 318
Towing Your Vehicle – Information
Messages..........................................................318
Traction Control Indicator.........................225
Traction Control............................................225
Traction Control – Troubleshooting............225
Traction Control –Troubleshooting........................................225
Traction Control – Information
Messages.........................................................226
Traction Control – Warning Lamps.............225
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................298
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........303
Trailer Sway Control...................................303
Trailer Towing Hints....................................299
Transporting the Vehicle............................314
Trip Computer................................................129
Trip Data...........................................................129
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Under Hood Fuse Box.................................319Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box..........319
Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood Fuse Box...........................................................320
Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box.............319
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................330
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................331
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................332
USB Ports........................................................166
Using Auto Hold...........................................224
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains.....................................366
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................421
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............418
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls.........................................................123
Using the Remote Control..........................58
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................................................................373
Using This Publication..................................18
Using Voice Recognition............................416
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Vehicle Care...................................................349Cleaning the Exterior........................................349
Cleaning the Interior..........................................351
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