FORD ESCAPE 2022 Manual PDF

MYKEY – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS - VEHICLES WITH:
PUSH BUTTON START
What is an admin key?An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See Creating
a MyKey (page 65).
Why am I not able create a MyKey? You have not placed the admin key in
the backup position. See Creating a
MyKey (page 65). The key used to
switch the ignition on is not an admin
key. The key used to switch the ignition
on is the only admin key. There has to
be at least one admin key. You did not
switch the ignition off after creating
the last MyKey.
Why am I not able to program a MyKey? The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
ignition on is not an admin key. You
have not created any MyKeys. See
Creating a MyKey (page 65).
Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys? The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
ignition on is not an admin key. You
have not created any MyKeys. See
Creating a MyKey (page 65).
Why is the MyKey distance not
accumulating? The key used to start the engine is an
admin key. An admin key and a MyKey
are inside your vehicle. You have not
created any MyKeys. See Creating a
MyKey (page 65). You have cleared
the MyKeys. See Clearing All
MyKeys (page 66). Why am I not able to start the engine
with a MyKey?
An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle. The system recognizes
only the admin key when both are
present.
MYKEY – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS - VEHICLES WITH:
FLIP KEY
What is an admin key?An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See Creating
a MyKey (page 65).
Why am I not able to create a MyKey? The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key. The key used to
switch the ignition on is the only admin
key. There has to be at least one admin
key.
Why am I not able to program a MyKey? The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key. You have not
created any MyKeys. See Creating a
MyKey (page 65).
Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys? The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key. You have not
created any MyKeys. See Creating a
MyKey (page 65).
Why is the MyKey distance not
accumulating? The key used to start the engine is an
admin key. You have not created any
MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey
(page 65). You have cleared the
MyKeys. See Clearing All MyKeys
(page 66).
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MyKey™

OPERATING THE DOORS
FROM OUTSIDE YOUR
VEHICLE
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE
DOORS USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL
You can only use the remote control when
your vehicle is stationary.
Unlocking the Doors
E267112Press the button to unlock all
doors.
Locking the Doors
E267111Press the button to lock all
doors. One short flash of the
turn signal lamps confirms that
your vehicle has locked.
Note: For more information on operating
the doors from outside your vehicle See
Keyless Entry (page 73).
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE
DOORS USING THE KEY BLADE
If there is a power door lock fault, you can
use the key blade to lock and unlock the
driver door.
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Lock.
A
Unlock.
B
INDIVIDUALLY UNLOCKING AND
LOCKING THE DOORS USING THE
KEY BLADE
If there is a power door lock fault you can
use the key blade to lock and unlock the
doors.
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Lock.
A
Unlock.
B
OPERATING THE DOORS
FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE
DOORS USING THE CENTRAL
LOCKING
The power door lock control is on the driver
door.
E267112Press the button to unlock all
doors.
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Doors and Locks

E267111Press the button to lock all
doors.
INDIVIDUALLY UNLOCKING AND
LOCKING THE DOORS USING THE
LOCKING BUTTON
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.
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Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
OPENING THE DOORS FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door.
AUTOUNLOCK
WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
• The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop.
• You open the driver door within 10 minutes of switching the ignition off or
to the accessory position.
SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ON
AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings .
3. Switch Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK
WHAT IS AUTOLOCK
Autolock is a locking feature that locks
your vehicle doors when you start driving.
AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:
• All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK
WHAT IS MISLOCK
Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.
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Doors and Locks

MISLOCK LIMITATIONS
When you press the lock button once, the
direction indicators do not flash if:
• Any door or the liftgate is open.
• The hood is open.
When you press the lock button twice
within three seconds, the horn sounds if:
• Any door or the liftgate is open.
• The hood is open.
If you switch mislock off, the horn does not
sound if you press the lock button on the
remote control when a door is open.
SWITCHING MISLOCK ON AND
OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings .3. Switch Mislock Chirp on or off.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.
DOORS AND LOCKS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
DOORS AND LOCKS – WARNING
LAMPS
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
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It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
DOORS AND LOCKS – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Action
Message
Displays if a door is open. Fully close the door.
Driver Door Ajar
Passenger Door Ajar
Rear Left Door Ajar
Rear Right Door Ajar
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Doors and Locks

DOORS AND LOCKS –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can accessories such as steps or
handles be used with the latch
assembly?Do not use the door latch assembly to
attach any accessory, such as handles
or steps, as this can cause damage to
your vehicle.
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Doors and Locks

LOCATING THE KEYLESS
ENTRY KEYPAD
The keypad is near the driver window and
illuminates when you touch it.
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You can use the keypad to:
• Lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.
• Program and erase user codes.
• Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
tailgate.
The system could not function if:
• The remote control remains stationaryfor about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no charge. • There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.
MASTER ACCESS CODE
WHAT IS THE MASTER ACCESS
CODE
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
DISPLAYING THE MASTER
ACCESS CODE
To display the factory-set code in the
information display:
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1. Remove the rubber mat.
2. Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
3. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds.
4. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key.
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Keyless Entry (If Equipped)

5. Within 10 seconds, place a secondprogrammed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
The factory-set code appears in the
information display for a few seconds.
Note: You need to have two programmed
intelligent access keys for this procedure.
Note: The code may not display until after
any other warning messages first display.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
SWITCHING KEYLESS ENTRY ON
AND OFF
1. Switch the ignition on using an original key that has not been created as a
MyKey.
2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press Vehicle Settings .
4. Press Locks.
REPROGRAMMING THE
UNLOCKING FUNCTION
You can enable two-stage unlocking
function allowing you to unlock only the
driver door when you touch the unlock
sensor.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking.
If you program the unlocking function so
that only the driver door unlocks, you can
unlock all of the other doors from inside
your vehicle using the power door lock
control. You can unlock individual doors
by pulling the interior door handles on
those doors.
CREATING PERSONAL ACCESS
CODES
To create your own personal access code:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal five-digit code.
4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save
personal code one.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.
To program additional personal access
codes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
• Press 3·4 to save personal code two.
• Press 5·6 to save personal code three.
• Press 7·8 to save personal code four.
• Press 9·0 to save personal code five.
Hints:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
• The factory-set code works even if you have set your own personal code.
CLEARING ALL PERSONAL
ACCESS CODES
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypadwithin five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1·2 for a few seconds. This must be done within five seconds
of completing Step 2.
All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.
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Keyless Entry (If Equipped)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
THE DOORS USING KEYLESS
ENTRY
UNLOCKING THE DOORS -
VEHICLES WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY
AND PUSH BUTTON START
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With your intelligent access key within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock
sensor on the back of the door handle for
a brief period and then pull on the door
handle to unlock, being careful to not
touch the lock sensor at the same time or
pulling the door handle too quickly. The
intelligent access system requires a brief
delay to authenticate your intelligent
access key.
UNLOCKING THE DOORS -
VEHICLES WITH: KEYPAD
Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
• Press 3-4 within five seconds to unlockall doors.
• Press 5-6 within five seconds to release or open the tailgate, if available.
LOCKING THE DOORS - VEHICLES
WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY AND
PUSH BUTTON START
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With your intelligent access key within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer door
handle lock sensor for approximately one
second to lock, being careful to not touch
the unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.
LOCKING THE DOORS - VEHICLES
WITH: KEYPAD
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed.
Note: You do not need to enter the five digit
code first.
KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keypad not accept the
access code?
If you enter the access code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function
may not work. Slowly re-enter the
access code.
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Keyless Entry (If Equipped)

Why does the passive key not work?The system deactivates passive keys
left inside your vehicle when you lock
it. You cannot switch the ignition on
using a deactivated passive key. Press
the unlock button on the remote
control to reactivate a passive key.
Why does the keypad not function? The keypad goes into an anti-scan
mode if you enter a wrong code seven
times. The anti-scan mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the red
light flashes.
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Keyless Entry (If Equipped)

HOW DOES EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT WORK
This feature moves the driver seat
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you switch
the ignition off. The driver seat returns to
its previous position when you switch the
ignition on.
SWITCHING EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Select Easy Entry/Exit.
If you press any adjustment or memory
button when in easy exit mode, the system
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Easy Entry and Exit