Ford Escape 2017 Owners Manual

							Note:
Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure. Note:
 Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON LV transmission fluid should only
use MERCON LV transmission fluid.  The
use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.5L
Capacities WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.
Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Capacity
Item
5.7 qt (5.4 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter)
11.3 qt (10.7 L)
Engine coolant
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid
9.0 qt (8.5 L)*
Automatic transmission fluid
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid
16.2 gal (61.3 L)
Fuel tank
24 oz (0.68 kg)
A/C refrigerant
4.5 fl oz (133 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil
* Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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							Specifications
Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C945-A
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W20-QSP
WSS-M2C945-A
Recommended motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Blend Motor
Oil
CXO-5W20-LSP12
WSS-M2C945-A
Recommended motor oil (Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil
MXO-5W20-QSP
WSS-M2C945-A
Optional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QFS
WSS-M2C945-A
Optional motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil
CXO-5W20-LFS12
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
VC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (Canada):
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
CVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M6C65-A2
Brake fluid:
Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
PM-20
WSS-M2C938-A
Automatic transmission fluid (U.S. and Mexico):
MERCON LV
Motorcraft® MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-10-QLVC
WSS-M2C938-A
Automatic transmission fluid (Canada):
MERCON LV
Motorcraft® MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
CXT-10-LV12
WSS-M14P19-A
Windshield washer fluid (U.S. and Mexico):
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							Specification
Name
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate
with Bitterant
ZC-32-B2 WSS-M14P19-A
Windshield washer fluid (Canada):
Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid
CXC-37-(A, B, D, F)
WSS-M17B21-A
A/C refrigerant (U.S. and Mexico):
R-1234yf Refrigerant
HS7Z-19B519-AA
WSS-M17B21-A
A/C refrigerant (Canada):
R-1234yf Refrigerant
HS7Z-19B519-BA
WSS-M2C300-A2
A/C refrigerant compressor oil:
R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil
YN-35
ESB-M1C93-B
Multi-purpose grease:
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
XL-5-A
--
Lock cylinders (U.S.):
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant
XL-1
--
Lock cylinders (Canada):
Penetrating Fluid
CXC-51-A
--
Lock cylinders (Mexico):
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant
MXL-1
If you use oil and fluids that do not meet
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, this may lead to:
• Component damage which is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance. We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for
your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not
available, use motor oils of the
recommended viscosity grade that meet
API SN requirements and display the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines. Do
not use oil labeled with API SN service
category unless the label also displays the
API certification mark.
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							An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
the International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:
Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure.
Note:  Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON LV transmission fluid should only
use MERCON LV transmission fluid.  The
use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
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							GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and Reception
Factors
AM and FM frequencies are established by
the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Those frequencies are:
•
AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz
• FM: 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
result in the audio system muting.
Station overload
CD and CD Player Information
Note: CD units play commercially pressed
4.7 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due
to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs
may not function correctly when used in
Ford CD players.
Note: Do not insert CDs with homemade
paper (adhesive) labels into the CD player
as the label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. You should use a
permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels on your homemade CDs.
Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please
contact an authorized dealer for further
information.
Note: Do not use any irregularly shaped
discs or discs with a scratch protection film
attached.
Always handle discs by their edges only.
Clean the disc with an approved CD
cleaner only. Wipe it from the center of the
disc toward the edge. Do not clean in a
circular motion. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources for extended periods.
MP3 and WMA Track and Folder
Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing and
playing MP3 and WMA individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:
•
There are two different modes for MP3
and WMA disc playback: MP3 and
WMA track mode (system default) and
MP3 and WMA folder mode.
• MP3 and WMA track mode ignores any
folder structure on the MP3 and WMA
disc. The player numbers each MP3
and WMA track on the disc (noted by
the MP3 or WMA file extension) from
T001 to a maximum of T255. The
maximum number of playable MP3 and
WMA files may be less depending on
the structure of the CD and exact
model of radio present.
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							•
MP3 and WMA folder mode represents
a folder structure consisting of one
level of folders. The CD player numbers
all MP3 and WMA tracks on the disc
(noted by the MP3 or WMA file
extension) and all folders containing
MP3 and WMA files, from F001 (folder)
T001 (track) to F253 T255.
• Creating discs with only one level of
folders helps with navigation through
the disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 and WMA
discs, it is important to understand how
the system reads the structures you create.
While various files may be present (files
with extensions other than MP3 and
WMA), only files with the MP3 and WMA
extension are played; other files are
ignored by the system. This enables you to
use the same MP3 and WMA disc for a
variety of tasks on your work computer,
home computer and your in-vehicle
system.
In track mode, the system displays and
plays the structure as if it were only one
level deep (all MP3 and WMA files play,
regardless of being in a specific folder). In
folder mode, the system only plays the
MP3 and WMA files in the current folder. AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD 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. Note:
Depending on your vehicle option
package, your system may look different
from what you see here.
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							CD slot: Insert a CD.
A
Eject:
 Press to eject a CD.
B
TUNE and Play or Pause:
 In radio mode, turn to search the frequency band
in individual increments. Press to mute the station. In media mode, turn to select
a new track. Press to either play or pause a track.
C
MENU:
 Press to access different audio system features. See Menu Structure
later in this section.
D
INFO:
 Press to access any available radio or CD information.
E
CLOCK:
 Press to display the clock.
F
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							Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse: In radio mode, select a frequency band
and press either button. The system stops at the first station it finds in that
direction. In media mode, press to select the previous or next track. Press and
hold either button to move quickly forward or backward through the current
track.
G
OK and Arrow buttons:
 Press OK to confirm menu selections. Press to scroll
through the menu choices.
H
Hazard Warning Flashers:
 Press to switch the hazard flashers on and off.
I
SOUND:
 Press to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade or Balance.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings. When you
make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change the
settings. Press 
OK to set or press MENU to exit. Sound settings can be set for
each audio source independently.
J
RADIO:
 Press this multiple times to select a radio band. Press and hold to
select the autostore function. Press to return to the main screen of the active
radio band.
K
MEDIA:
 Press to open the media source menu. You can press this multiple
times to change to CD or to a SYNC-Media device or scroll through the media
sources using the arrow buttons. Press OK to select a source.
L
VOL and Power:
 Press to switch the system on and off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
M
Numeric keypad:
 In radio mode, you can store your favorite radio stations. To
store a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button
until sound returns. In CD mode, select a track.
N
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC 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. Note:
Depending on your vehicle option
package, your system may look different
from what you see here.
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							VOL and Power: Press to switch the system on and off. Turn the control to
adjust the volume.
A
Function buttons:
 Select different functions of the audio system depending
on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).
B
CD slot:
 Insert a CD.
C
Eject:
 Press to eject a CD.
D
Number block:
 In radio mode, you can store your favorite radio stations. To
store a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button
until sound returns. In CD mode, select a track. In phone mode, enter a phone
number.
E
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							TUNE and Play or Pause: In radio mode, turn to search the frequency band
in individual increments. Press to mute the station. In media mode, turn to select
a new track. Press to either play or pause a track. This button also mutes the
radio sources.
F
PHONE:
 Press to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See your
SYNC information.
G
MENU:
 Press to access different audio system features. See Menu Structure
later in this chapter.
H
CLOCK:
 If not in phone mode, press to display the clock.
I
Seek and Fast Forward:
 In radio mode, select a frequency band and press
this button. The system stops at the first station up the band. Press and hold
the button to move quickly, then release to stop at the next available station.
In CD mode, press to select the next track. Press and hold the button to move
quickly forward through the current track.
J
OK and Arrow buttons:
 Press OK to confirm menu selections. Press to scroll
through the menu choices.
K
Seek and Reverse:
 In radio mode, select a frequency band and press this
button. The system stops at the first station down the band. Press and hold
the button to move quickly, then release to stop at the previous available station.
In CD mode, press to select the previous track. Press and hold the button to
move quickly backward through the current track.
L
SOUND:
 Press to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade or Balance.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings. When you
make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change the
settings. Press 
OK to set or press MENU to exit. Sound settings can be set for
each audio source independently.
M
RADIO:
 Press this multiple times to select a radio band. Press and hold to
select the autostore function. Press to return to the main screen of the active
radio band.
N
MEDIA:
 Press to open the media source menu. You can press this multiple
times to change to CD or to a SYNC-Media device or scroll through the media
sources using the arrow buttons. Press 
OK to select a source.
O
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