center console FORD ESCAPE 2022 Owners Manual

• When the front passenger sensingsystem enables the front passenger
frontal airbag, the passenger airbag
status indicator illuminates the on
lamp.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the passenger airbag
status indicator off lamp is illuminated, it
is possible that the person is not sitting
properly in the seat. If this happens:
• Switch your vehicle off and ask the person to place the seat backrest in an
upright position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the
person's legs comfortably extended.
• Restart your vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about
two minutes. This allows the system
to detect that person and enable the
passenger frontal airbag.
• If the indicator off lamp remains illuminated even after this, advise the
person to ride in the rear seat.
After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit upright,
leaning against the seat backrest, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash greatly
increases.
If you think that the state of the passenger
airbag status indicator lamp is incorrect,
check for the following:
• Objects lodged underneath the seat.
• Objects between the seat cushion and the center console.
• Objects hanging off the seat backrest. • Objects stowed in the seat backrest
map pocket.
• Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
• Cargo interference with the seat
• Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat.
• Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat.
The listed conditions could cause the
weight of a properly seated occupant to
be incorrectly interpreted by the front
passenger sensing system. The person in
the front passenger seat could appear
heavier or lighter due to the conditions
listed.
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Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 54).
If the airbag readiness light is on, do the
following:
• Pull your vehicle over.
• Switch your vehicle off.
• Check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat
or cargo interfering with the seat.
• Remove the obstruction if found.
• Restart your vehicle.
• Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness light in the
instrument cluster is no longer
illuminated.
• If the airbag readiness light in the instrument cluster remains illuminated,
there may be a problem due to the
front passenger sensing system.
Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle in for service
immediately.
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WHAT IS THE HEAD UP
DISPLAY
The system displays information on a
display screen in your field of vision,
allowing you to keep your eyes on the road.
You can select which information the
system displays.
SWITCHING THE HEAD UP
DISPLAY ON AND OFF
E265900Press the button on the steering
wheel or center console.Note:
The head up display menu appears
in the information display.
Action
Menu Item
Press the OK
button.
Head-Up Display
(HUD)
Press the OKbutton.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start the engine.
HEAD UP DISPLAY SETTINGS
Action
Menu Item
Press the OK button.
Adjustment
Position 1. Press the OK button.
2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the
vertical position of the blue frame.
• Make sure that you can see all of the blue frame.
• Do not physically move the screen. This can causedamage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Brightness 1. Press the OK button.
2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the brightness of the display screen.
• The system adjusts the brightness based on howdark it is. If you set the brightness to a high level,
the system reduces the brightness at night.
Vertical Size 1. Press the OK button.
2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the vertical size of the display screen.
• A small vertical size could be more suitable if yousit in a high position.
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Head Up Display (If Equipped)

HEAD UP DISPLAY – TROUBLESHOOTING
HEAD UP DISPLAY – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Action
Message
The system is malfunctioning or something
is obstructing the display. Make sure that
the head up display is free from obstruction. If the message continues to appear, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Head Up Display System Fault See Manual
Press the button on the steering wheel or
center console. The head up display menu appears in the instrument cluster display.
Make sure the blue frame is fully visible. Do not manually move the screen. This can
cause damage not covered by your vehicle's warranty.
Head Up Display To Position Use the
Information Display
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Head Up Display (If Equipped)

LOCATING THE USB PORTS
Data Transfer USB Ports
The USB ports could be in the following
locations:
• On the lower instrument panel belowthe climate control.
• Inside the center console.
Note: These USB ports can also charge
devices.
Note: Not all USB ports in your vehicle have
data transfer capabilities.
Note: We recommend using only USB-IF
certified cables and adapters. Non-certified
cables and adapters may not work.
Charge Only USB Ports
The USB ports could be in the following
locations:
• On the lower instrument panel.
• On the upper instrument panel.
• Inside the media bin.
• Inside the center console.
• On the rear of the center console.
• In the cargo area.
PLAYING MEDIA USING THE
USB PORT
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Connect your device to the USB port.
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Press the audio button on the
feature bar.
Select Sources .
Select the USB option.
Press the button to play a track.
Press the button again to pause
the track.
Press the button to skip to the
next track.
Press and hold the button to fast
forward through the track.
Press the button once to return
to the beginning of a track.
Repeatedly press the button to
return to previous tracks.
Press and hold the button to fast rewind.
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USB Ports

WHAT IS THE POWER OUTLET
The power outlet can power devices using
a 12 V outlet adapter.
POWER OUTLET
PRECAUTIONS
When you switch the vehicle on, you can
use the socket to power 12 V appliances
with a maximum current rating of 15 A. Do
not use the power point over the vehicle
capacity of 12 V DC 180 W or a fuse could
blow. Do not plug in any device that
supplies power to the vehicle through the
power points. This could result in damage
to vehicle systems. Do not hang any
accessory from the accessory plug. Always
keep the power point caps closed when
not in use. Do not insert objects other than
an accessory plug into the power point.
To prevent the battery from running out of
charge:
• Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the vehicle is off.
• Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods.
LOCATING THE POWER
OUTLETS
Power outlets may be in the following
locations:
• On the lower instrument panel.
• Inside the center console.
• On the front of the center console.
• On the rear of the center console.
• In the cargo area.
• On the passenger side floor panel.
• 3rd row on the quarter trim panels.
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Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet

WHAT IS THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER
The wireless accessory charger allows you
to charge one compatible Qi wireless
charging device on the charging area.
WIRELESS ACCESSORY
CHARGER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Wireless charging
devices can affect the operation of
implanted medical devices, including
cardiac pacemakers. If you have any
implanted medical devices, we
recommend that you consult with your
physician.
Keep the charging area clean and remove
foreign objects prior to charging a device.
Do not place items with a magnetic strip
or radio-frequency identification chip, for
example passports, parking tickets,
transportation passes or credit cards, near
the charging area when charging a device.
Damage could occur to the magnetic strip
or radio-frequency identification chip.
Do not place metal objects, for example
remote controls, coins and candy
wrappers, on or near the charging area
when charging a device. Metal objects may
heat up and degrade the charging
performance, in addition to causing
interruptions in charging.
Charging could be interrupted, degraded,
or could stop if any of the following occur:
• The system detects a foreign object.
• The device is misaligned on the charging area.
• The device moves on the active charging area when the vehicle is in
motion. • The vehicle ambient temperature is too
high.
• You attempt to charge a non-Qi compatible device on the wireless
charger.
Note: During charging, the device and the
charger could heat up, this is normal. If the
battery gets hotter than usual, the device
may stop charging.
LOCATING THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER
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The charging area is on the
center console or in the media
bin below the instrument panel.
CHARGING A WIRELESS
DEVICE
Place the device on the center of the
charging surface with the charging side
down. The charging stops after your device
reaches a full charge.
You can use the charger when the vehicle
is in accessory mode, when the vehicle is
running, or when SYNC is on.
Displays on the status bar when
wireless charging is in progress.
Note: The charging performance may be
affected if your device is in a case. It may be
necessary to remove the case to wirelessly
charge your device.
Note: Software and firmware updates may
affect device compatibility, including the
use of unofficial software or firmware. You
should verify charging functionality with your
specific devices in-vehicle.
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Wireless Accessory Charger (If Equipped)

This position allows your vehicle to move
backward. Come to a complete stop
before shifting into and out of reverse (R).
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) your
vehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to
the driven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
This position, drive (D), is the normal
driving position, and allows your vehicle to
move forward.
LOW (L)
This mode is for driving on steep slopes.
The transmission will hold low gear for
maximum torque driving uphill and
maximum engine braking driving downhill.
You can enter this mode at any vehicle
speed.
Note: Prolonged use of this mode could
lower fuel economy. With your vehicle in
drive (D), press the L button to enter this
mode.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
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Your vehicle has an electronic transmission
selector. The transmission selector is on
the center console. The gears are selected
by rotating the transmission selector to
PRNDL.
• Park (P)
• Reverse (R)
• Neutral (N)
• Drive (D)
• Low (L)
Putting your vehicle in gear:
1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
2. Rotate the transmission selector to the position you want and release.
3. The transmission position you select illuminates.
4. Release the brake pedal and your transmission remains in the selected
gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the current
position.
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake is used to hold
your vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift
into park (P). Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
WARNING: If you drive extended
distances with the parking brake applied,
you could cause damage to the brake
system.
WARNING: The electric parking
brake does not operate if the vehicle
battery has run out of charge.
E267156The electronic parking brake
switch is on the center console.
1. Pull the switch up.
The red warning lamp flashes during
operation and illuminates when the parking
brake is applied.
Note: You can apply the electric parking
brake when the power is off.
Note: The electric parking brake could
apply when you shift into park (P). See Park
(P) (page 209).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake to
slow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
1. Pull the switch up and hold it.
The electric parking brake continues to
slow your vehicle down unless you release
the switch.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tone
sounds and the stoplamps turn on when
you use the electric parking brake in an
emergency.
Note: Do not apply the electric parking
brake when your vehicle is moving, except
in an emergency. If you repeatedly use the
electric parking brake to slow or stop your
vehicle, you could cause damage to the
brake system.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Push the switch down.
The red warning lamp turns off.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing a
Trailer
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Pull the switch upward and hold it.
3. Shift into gear.
4. Press the accelerator pedal until engine has developed sufficient torque to
prevent your vehicle from rolling down
the hill.
5. Release the switch and pull away in a normal manner.
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HOW DOES STABILITY
CONTROL WORK
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
WARNING: Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN. If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control enhances your
vehicle’s ability to prevent skids or lateral
slides by applying brakes to one or more
of the wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
Roll stability control enhances your
vehicle’s ability to prevent rollovers by
detecting your vehicle’s roll motion and
the rate at which it changes by applying
the brakes to one or more wheels
individually.
Curve Control
Curve control enhances your vehicle’s
ability to follow the road when cornering
severely or avoiding objects in the roadway.
Curve control operates by reducing engine
power and, if necessary, applying brakes
to one or more of the wheels individually.
Traction Control
Traction control enhances your vehicle’s
ability to maintain traction of the wheels
by detecting and controlling wheel spin.
See How Does Traction Control Work
(page 225).
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PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE DRIVE MODES
SELECTING A PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVE MODE
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Your vehicle contains selectable electric
vehicle (EV) modes. Press the button on
the center console to change the mode.
Depending on your drive mode selection
some EV modes may not be available. EV
Now and EV Later modes are only
available when you have electric-only
driving range available.
AUTO EV
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This mode provides an
automatic use of high voltage
battery power during the drive,
staying in electric mode when possible and
running the engine when needed.
EV CHARGE
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This mode uses your vehicle's
engine to charge the high voltage
battery versus plugging the
vehicle into a utility grid. The electric range gained through the EV
Charge allows you to switch to Auto EV or
EV Now for full electric operation later in
your drive. The battery cannot completely
charge to 100% when in EV Charge mode.
This is to allow for full operation of the
regenerative braking system. When the
battery reaches its EV Charge limit, the
vehicle remains in EV Charge mode and
maintains that charge level, until you select
another EV Mode, or until you switch your
vehicle off.
When you enable EV Charge, a white EV
Charge icon appears in the information
display.
EV Charge resets to Auto EV when you
switch off your vehicle. You may select EV
Charge again using the EV button during
your next drive.
EV LATER
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In EV Later, your vehicle runs on
the engine as needed and saves
most of the available electric
range for later use in Auto EV or EV Now
mode.
For example, your initial drive is at high
speeds on open roads, but later your drive
is at low speeds in an urban area where
electric only driving is most efficient. In this
case, you can select EV Later for the higher
speed portion of your trip and then select
Auto EV or EV Now for the urban portion.
When you enable EV Later, a white EV
Later icon appears in the information
display. EV Later resets to Auto EV when
you switch off your vehicle. You may select
EV Later again using the EV button during
your next drive.
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