Ford Escape 2017 Owners Manual

Closing the Liftgate
A handle is located inside the liftgate to
help with closing.
POWER LIFTGATE (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a crash, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to
follow this warning...

Note:
Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:  Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving.  This could...

Stopping the Liftgate Movement
Note:
Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.
You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:
• Pressing the liftgate control button.
• Pressing the liftgate button on the
remote control twice.
• Pressing the liftgate button on the
instrument panel.
• Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion. *
* This method only works for...

1. Move your foot under and away from
the rear bumper detection area in a
single-kick motion.  Do not move your
foot sideways or the sensors may not
detect the motion.
2. The liftgate will power open or close.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system ’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction. Manually
interfering with the liftgate motion may also
replicate a strut failure.
Note:  Splashing...

4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save
personal code 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.
To program additional personal entry
codes, repeat steps 1 through 3, then for
step 4:
• Press 
3·4 to save personal code 2.
• Press 
5·6 to save personal code 3.
• Press 
7·8 to save personal code 4.
• Press 
9·0 to save personal code 5.
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...

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Note:
 The system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Use of these systems may result in engine
starting problems and a loss of security
protection.
Note:  Metallic objects, electronic devices
or a second coded key on the same key
chain may result in vehicle starting
problems, especially if they are too close to
the key when starting your vehicle.  Prevent
these objects from touching the coded key
when starting your vehicle.  Switch the
ignition...

2.
Switch the ignition from off to on.  Keep
the ignition on for at least 3 seconds,
but no more than 10 seconds.
3. Switch the ignition off and remove the
first coded key from the ignition.
4. After at least 3 seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off,
insert the second previously coded key
into the ignition.
5. Switch the ignition from off to on.  Keep
the ignition on for at least 3 seconds,
but no more than 10 seconds.
6. Switch the ignition off and remove the
second previously...

6. Press the push button ignition switch.
7. Wait five seconds and then press the
push button ignition switch again.
8. Remove the intelligent access key.
9. Within 10 seconds, place the unprogrammed intelligent access key
in the middle of the tray.
10. Press the push button ignition switch.
Keep the ignition on for at least six
seconds.
11. Remove the newly programmed intelligent access key.
Programming is now complete.  Check that
the remote control functions operate and
your vehicle starts with the...

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.
Note:
Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position.  See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 112). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL
Select the required source on the audio
unit.
You can operate the following functions
with the control:
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Type One
Volume up.
A
Seek up or next.
B
Volume down.
C
Seek down or previous.
D
Type Two Volume up.
A
Seek up or next.
B
Volume down.
C Seek down or previous.
D
Press to select source.
E
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up
or down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL Press the button to select or...