Ford Escape 2017 Owners Manual

CRUISE CONTROL
Type One
See Using Cruise Control (page 174).
Type Two See 
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 175). INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL See 
General Information (page 89).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
 (If
Equipped)
See your SYNC information.
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers and vehicle power off before using
an automatic car wash.
Note:  If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades.  See Checking the Wiper
Blades (page 250).   If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades.  See
Changing the Wiper Blades
 (page 250).
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This...

Highest sensitivity.
A
On.B
Lowest sensitivity.
C
Switch the autowipers on by moving the
wiper lever up to the first position.
Switch the autowipers off by moving the
wiper lever down.
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers.  When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers will
operate when the sensor detects a large
amount of water on the windshield.  When
you select high sensitivity, the wipers will
operate when the sensor detects a small
amount of water on the windshield.
The...

To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers will
operate for a short time.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
Note:
Make sure you switch the rear
window wiper and ignition off before using
an automatic car wash. Intermittent wipe.
A
Low speed wipe.
B
Off.C
Press the top of the button to switch
intermittent wipe on. Press the top of the
button again to switch low speed wipe on.
Press the bottom of the button to switch
the...

GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in Lamp Assemblies
Exterior lamps have vents to
accommodate normal changes in air
pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may...

Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING
The autolamps switch position may
not activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog. Always ensure that your headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as appropriate,
during all low visibility conditions. Failure
to do so may result in a collision. When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light...

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note:
You disable the manual dimmer
when you adjust the setting to Auto
Dimming in the information display.  See
Information Displays (page 89).
Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting. Press repeatedly or press and hold until
you reach the desired level.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you....

3. The transmission is not in park (P) for
vehicles with automatic transmissions
or the parking brake is released for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps,
and you can use them to temporarily
override autolamp control.
When switched off in the information
display, the daytime running lamps are off
in all lighting control switch positions....

Manually Overriding the System
Push or pull the lever to switch between
high and low beam. FRONT FOG LAMPS (If Equipped) Press the button to switch the fog lamps
on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when the
lighting control is in any position except
off.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps will switch on when:
•
You open any door.
• You press a remote control button.
Front Interior Lamp A. Left-hand lamp.
B. Right-hand lamp.
Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped)
You can switch individual map lamps on
independently by pressing switch A.
AMBIENT LIGHTING
 (If Equipped)
Adjust the ambient lighting using the
touchscreen.
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