Ford Escape 2017 Owners Manual
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Engine Action Message Indicator Message Engine service is required. Contact yourauthorized dealer. Amber Engine fault Service now Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and allow to engine to cool. If the problem persists, contact your authorized dealer. See Engine Coolant Check (page 243). Red High engine temperature Stop safely Displays when the engine has reduced powerin order to help reduce high coolant temper- ature. - Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp Hill Start Assist Action Message Indicator Message Displays when hill start assist is not available.Contact your authorized dealer. Amber Hill Start Assist Not Available Keyless Vehicle Action Message Indicator Message Displays to remind you that the key is in thetrunk. See Keyless Starting (page 128). Amber Ford KeyFree Key inside vehicle Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting (page 128). - Ford KeyFree No key detected Displayed as a reminder to turn off the vehicle.See Keyless Starting (page 128). Red Switch ign. off Press ENGINE Start/Stop button 98 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Information Displays
Action Message Indicator Message Displayed as a reminder to press the brakewhile starting the vehicle. - Press brake to start Displayed when a valid key is not detected within the vehicle. See Keyless Starting (page 128). Red Ford KeyFree Key not inside car Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible. See Remote Control (page 45). - Key Battery Low Replace Soon Lighting Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burnedout. Contact your authorized dealer. - Brake lamp Bulb fault Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer. - Low beam Bulb fault Displays when an electrical system problem occurs with the headlamp system. Contact your authorized dealer. Amber Headlamp fault Service required Maintenance Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the engine oil life is depleted andrequires a change. See Engine Oil Check (page 241). - Engine oil change due Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 247). Red Brake fluid level low Service now 99 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Information Displays
MyKey Action Message Indicator Message Displays when MyKey is active. - MyKey active Drive Safely Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. - MyKey Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Amber MyKey Vehicle Near Top Speed Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is reached. Amber MyKey Vehicle at Top Speed Displays when MyKey is active. - MyKey Check Speed Drive Safely Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated. - MyKey Buckle Up to Unmute Audio Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid isactivated. - MyKey Park aid cannot be deactivated Displays when trying to create a MyKey with akey already designated as a MyKey. - Key is Already a MyKey Displays when programming a MyKey. - Hold key next to symbol on steering column Displays when programming a MyKey. - MyKey ESC cannot be deactivated Park Aid Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Principle of Operation (page 161). Amber Parking aid malfunction Service required 100 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Information Displays
Park Brake Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer. Red Park brake applied Power Steering Action Message Indicator Message The power steering system is not working. Stopthe vehicle a safe place. Contact your author- ized dealer. Red Steering loss Stop safely The power steering system is not working. Stopthe vehicle a safe place. Contact your author- ized dealer. Amber Steering assist fault Service required The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. Amber Steering fault Service now Starting System Action Message Indicator Message Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminderto apply the brake. - Press brake to start Displays when the vehicle fails to start. - Cranking time exceeded 101 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Information Displays
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive Action Message Indicator Message See your authorized dealer. - Transmission malfunc- tion Service now The transmission is overheating and needs tocool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s possible. Amber Transmission Over Temperature Stop Safely See your authorized dealer. Amber Transmission Service Required Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it coolor speed up. - Transmission Hot Stop or Speed Up Transmission is hot. Wait as needed to let itcool. - Transmission Hot Wait mins The system is not functioning correctly anddefaulted to front-wheel drive. See your authorized dealer. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 148). Amber 4WD fault Service required Displays when the system disables automatic-ally and enters front-wheel drive only mode to protect driveline components. See Using Four- Wheel Drive (page 148). Amber 4WD Off The system has overheated and defaulted tofront-wheel drive. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 148). Amber 4WD temporarily disabled Displays when system operation has been restored. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 148 ). - 4WD restored Displays as a reminder to shift into park. - Transmission not in Park Select P Displays to request the operator to apply thebrake as needed by the transmission. - Press brake to unlock gearshift lever Displays when the transmission shift lever isunlocked and free to select gears. - Gearshift lever unlocked 102 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Information Displays
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action Message Indicator Message Displays when one or more tires on your vehiclehave low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 285). Amber Tire Pressure Low Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monit- oring System (page 285). Amber Tire Pressure Monitor Fault Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 285). Amber Tire Pressure Sensor Fault Traction Control Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the traction control system hasbeen switched off. See Using Traction Control (page 158). - Traction Control Off Trailer Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the trailer sway control has detected a trailer sway. See Trailer Sway Control (page 204). - Trailer Sway Reduce Speed 103 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Information Displays
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. A A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortable temperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold air through the air vents. B Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioning may continue to operate even though the air conditioning is switched off. Air distribution control: Press to switch airflow from the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through any combination of these vents. C Note: At least one of these buttons illuminates when the system is on. Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 110). D Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your vehicle. E MAX Defrost: Adjust to switch on defrost. Outside air flows through the windshield vents and air conditioning automatically turns on. You can also use this setting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. The heated rear window also automatically turns on when you select maximum defrost. F 104 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Climate ControlE222397
Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when maximum defrost is on. MAX A/C: Adjust for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents and air conditioning automatically turns on. G Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. H Heated seats: Press to switch the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats (page 119). I Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle. J AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AUTO: Press to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the desired temperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outside or recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle to maintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone mode by pressing and holding for more than two seconds. A Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. B Climate control display: The display shows the set temperatures and the fan speed. C 105 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Climate ControlE222398
Air distribution control: Press to switch airflow from the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through any combination of these vents. D Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 110). E A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortable temperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold air through the air vents. F Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioning may continue to operate even though the air conditioning is switched off. Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. G Heated seats: Press to switch the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats (page 119). H MAX A/C: Press for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. I MAX Defrost: Press to switch on defrost. Outside air flows through the windshield vents and air conditioning automatically turns on. You can also use this setting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. The heated rear window also automatically turns on when you select maximum defrost. J Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when maximum defrost is on. Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle. K 106 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Climate Control
Temperature Control You can set the temperature between 61°F (16°C) and 86°F (30°C) in increments of 1°F (0.5°C). In position LO, 59°F (15°C), the system switches to permanent cooling. In position HI, 86°F (30°C), the system switches to permanent heating. Single Zone Temperature Control In this mode, the climate control system links the temperature settings for both the driver's side and passenger's side. If you adjust the setting using the rotary control on the driver ’s side, the system adjusts the temperature to the same setting on the passenger ’s side. Dual Zone Temperature Control Select a temperature for the passenger ’s side using the rotary control on the passenger ’s side. Single zone temperature control automatically switches off. The temperature on the driver ’s side remains unchanged. You can now adjust the driver's side and passenger's side temperatures independently. The display shows the temperature settings for each side. Switching Back to Single Zone Temperature Control Press and hold the AUTO button. The passenger side temperature is adjusted to the driver side temperature setting. HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE General Hints WARNING Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up. If the windows fog up, follow the settings for demisting the windshield. Note: You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents regardless of the air distribution setting. Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on. Note: Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats. Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. Note: To improve the time to reach a comfortable temperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold air through the air vents. Manual Climate Control Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust the air distribution control to the windshield air vents position. 107 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Climate ControlE183686