service indicator FORD ESCAPE 2022 Owners Manual

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
........................................................................\
..4 6
How Does the Personal Safety System Work ..............................................................46
Personal Safety System Components ........................................................................\
..4 6
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........................................................................\
..4 8
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 ........................................................................\
..5 6
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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Table of Contents

Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
E161353
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
E270945
Horn control
Panic alarm
E139213
Parking aid
E270849
Passenger airbag activated
E270850
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
E231159
Requires registered technician
E65963E65963Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
E231158
See Service Manual
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
E138639
Stability control
E163171
Hill descent control
E332910
Trail control
E270969
Windshield wiping system
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Symbols Glossary

• 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.
E67017
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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Airbags

CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or adding
equipment to the front of your vehicle
could affect the performance of the
airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. This includes the hood, bumper
system, frame, front body structure, tow
hooks, hood pins, push bar and
snowplows.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors. These sensors provide
information to the restraints control
module which deploys (activates) the
following:
• Seatbelt pretensioners.
• Driver airbag.
• Passenger airbag.
• Knee airbag(s).
• Seat mounted side airbags.
• Safety Canopy.
Based on the type of crash, the restraints
control module deploys the appropriate
safety devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
E67017
The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after you
switch the ignition on. € The readiness light either flashes or
stays on.
€ You hear a series of five beeps. The tone pattern repeats periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, seatbelt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
€ The design of the front airbags is to activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.
€ The design of the front seatbelt pretensioners is to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes, and in
rollovers. The design of the rear
seatbelt pretensioners is to activate in
frontal crashes and in rollovers.
€ The design of the knee airbag(s) is to deploy based on crash severity and
occupant conditions.
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Airbags

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates your
vehicle requires service. Your
vehicle continues to have normal braking
without the anti-lock brake system
function. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Battery
It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running, this indicates your vehicle
requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Brake System
E270480
It illuminates when you apply the
parking brake and the ignition is
on. If it illuminates when your
vehicle is moving, make sure the
parking brake is released. If the
parking brake is released, this
indicates low brake fluid level or the brake
system requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: Indicators may vary depending on
region.
Door Ajar
It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open.
Electric Park Brake
E146190
It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake requires
service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature
If it illuminates, safely stop your
vehicle and switch your vehicle
off. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt
E71880
It illuminates and a tone sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.
Fasten Rear Seatbelt
E206718
It illuminates and a tone sounds
until you fasten the rear
seatbelts.
High Voltage Electric System
Failure
E144693
It illuminates if your vehicle has
an electrical component fault or
failure that causes your vehicle
to shutdown or enter a limited operating
mode. A message may appear in the
instrument cluster display.
Hood Ajar
E246598
It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the hood is not
completely closed.
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Instrument Cluster

Liftgate Ajar
E162453
It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Warning
E181350
It illuminates when the low
beam headlamp requires service.
Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel level
is low.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If illuminated,
check your tire pressure as soon
as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,
have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Low Washer Fluid
E132353
It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the engine is off, this is
normal operation. If it illuminates
when the engine is on this indicates that
the emission control system requires
service. If it flashes, have your vehicle
checked immediately. See Starting and
Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps
(page 176).
Oil Pressure
It illuminates when the engine
oil pressure is low.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the powertrain
requires service. Have the
system checked as soon as
possible.
Vehicle Plugged In (If Equipped)
E228962
It illuminates when your vehicle
is plugged in.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various features
that are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control
E144524
See Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 244).
Automatic High Beam Control
See Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 101).
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Instrument Cluster

You could also notice that your engine
continues to run instead of shutting off
during extended downhill driving. The
engine stays on during this engine braking
but is not using any fuel.
You could also hear a slight whine or
whistle when operating your vehicle. This
is the normal operation of the electric
motor in the hybrid system.
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE INDICATORS
E293827
When you start your vehicle, a
green ready indicator light
appears in the instrument cluster
letting you know that your vehicle is ready
for driving.
The engine may not start because your
vehicle has a silent key start feature. This
fuel saving feature allows your vehicle to
be ready to drive without requiring the gas
engine to be running.
The indicator remains on when your vehicle
is on, whether the engine is running or not,
to indicate your vehicle is capable of
movement using the electric motor, gas
engine or both.
Typically, the engine does not start unless
the vehicle is cold, a climate control
change is requested or you press the
accelerator pedal.
WHAT IS LOW ENGINE USE MODE
Low engine use mode maintains proper
engine lubrication at sufficient temperature
and activates when you drive your vehicle
with limited engine operation.
HOW DOES LOW ENGINE USE
MODE WORK
When in low engine use mode, your vehicle
runs the engine as necessary. When low
engine use mode begins, a message
appears in the information display. If low
engine use mode does not complete
before you switch your vehicle off, it
continues the next time you start your
vehicle and the message reappears.
Note: EV now mode is not available when
in low engine use mode.
Note: Cold temperatures affect the engine
warm up time and the low engine use mode
may operate more frequently.
Note: An oil change is not required but gives
you the option of not running a low engine
use cycle. Resetting the oil life monitoring
system suspends the low engine use mode.
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION –
TROUBLESHOOTING
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION –
WARNING LAMPS
E144693
It illuminates if your vehicle's
electrical system requires service
to identify the cause for your
vehicle to shutdown or enter a limited
operating mode. A message may appear
in the instrument cluster display. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information (If Equipped)

WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by stopping and restarting the engine when
your vehicle has stopped. The engine
restarts when you release the brake pedal.
In some situations, your vehicle could
restart before you release the brake pedal,
for example:
• To maintain interior comfort.
• To recharge the battery.
AUTO-START-STOP
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you open the hood or have any service
or repair work completed. If you do not
switch the ignition off, the engine could
restart at any time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
SWITCHING AUTO-START-
STOP ON AND OFF
The system turns on when you switch the
ignition on.
Press the button to switch the
system off.
Note: OFF illuminates in the switch. Note:
Deactivating the system using the
button lasts only one key cycle.
Press the button again to switch the
system back on.
Note: The system turns off if it detects a
malfunction. If the system malfunctions,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on the
brake pedal and the transmission in drive
(D).
Note: Power assist steering turns off when
the engine stops.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE
Release the brake pedal or press the
accelerator pedal.
A message appears in the information
display if the system requires you to take
action.
AUTO-START-STOP
INDICATORS
WARNING: The system may
require the engine to automatically
restart when the auto-start-stop
indicator illuminates green or flashes
amber. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicator
illuminates green when the
engine stops. It flashes amber
and a message appears when you need to
take action.
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Auto-Start-Stop

What to Do
What it Means
Convenience Cord LED
Indicators
Check
Outlet
(Amber)
Fault
(Red)
Power
(Green)
Request vehicle service.
The convenience cord is experiencing a
ground fault at the charge port. The
cordset retry mode has been exhausted. Your vehicle is not charging. Call for service.
Off
On
On
Connect to a prop-erly grounded AC
outlet. If fault still exists for more
than two minutes, return cordset for service.
Missing ground at AC outlet. Your
vehicle is not charging. The convenience cord is in retry mode.
Tw o
flash
interval
On/Two
flash
interval
On
Wait two minutes.If fault is still
present, request cordset service. Replace the cordset.
The convenience cord is experiencing
an internal fault. Call for service.
Off
On/
Flashing
On
Note: If charging for your plug-in vehicle
fails, please call the Customer Relationship
Center, or click on Call for support or Live
chat at our website.
MOVING AND STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Do not hold the convenience cord by
the flexible power cable.
Make sure that you completely wrap the
convenience cord after charging.
When complete, replace the convenience
cord in the luggage compartment.
Note: Store the convenience cord in a clean,
dry place between the temperature of
-39.9–193.9°F (-40–90°C).
LOCATING THE CHARGE PORT
The charge port is between the front
left-hand side door and the front left-hand
wheel well. To open, press the center right
edge of the charge port door, and then
release.
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Charging Your Vehicle - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
(If Equipped)

HOW DOES TRACTION
CONTROL WORK
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces power in order to
increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION
CONTROL ON AND OFF
WARNING: The stability and
traction control light illuminates steadily
if the system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The traction control system turns on each
time you switch the power on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin. Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Your vehicle could have MyKey restrictions
regarding this feature. See What Is
MyKey (page 64).
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR
E138639
E130458
TRACTION CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRACTION CONTROL – WARNING
LAMPS
System Messages
E138639
The traction control light
temporarily illuminates on
start-up and flashes when
activated by a driving condition.
The traction control off light temporarily
illuminates on start-up and stays on:
• When you switch the traction control system off.
• When you select an alternative stability control mode.
• If a problem occurs in the system.
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Traction Control