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DJ5J 19A321 AA

October 2012

Third Printing

Owner’s Manual

Escape

Litho in U.S.A.

fordowner.com

ford.ca

2013 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction10
- About this Manual10
- Symbols Glossary10
- Data Recording12
- California Proposition 6514
- Perchlorate14
- Ford Credit14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation14
- Special Notices15
- Mobile Communications Equipment15
- Export Unique Options16
- Child Safety17
- General Information17
Child Safety18
- Child Seat Positioning19
- Booster Seats20
  - Types of Booster Seats21
- Installing Child Seats22
  - Using Lap and Shoulder Belts23
  - Using Tether Straps27
- Child Safety Locks28
Safety Belts29
- Principle of Operation29
- Fastening the Safety Belts30
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment33
- Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime33
- Safety Belt Minder34
- Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance35
Personal Safety System?37
- Personal Safety System37
Supplementary Restraints System38
- Principle of Operation38
- Driver and Passenger Airbags39
- Knee Airbag40
- Front Passenger Sensing System40
- Side Airbags43
- Safety Canopy44
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator45
- Airbag Disposal46
- Keys and Remote Controls47
- Principle of Operation47
- General Information on Radio Frequencies47
- Remote Control48
Keys and Remote Controls49
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control51
Mykey52
- Principle of Operation52
- Creating a Mykey52
- Clearing All Mykeys53
- Checking Mykey System Status53
- Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems53
- Mykey Troubleshooting54
Locks57
- Locking and Unlocking57
- Manual Liftgate60
- Power Liftgate61
  - Opening and Closing the Liftgate61
- Keyless Entry63
Security65
- Passive Anti-Theft System65
- Programming Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter65
- Anti-Theft Alarm66
Steering Wheel67
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel67
- Audio Control67
- Voice Control69
- Cruise Control69
- Information Display Control69
Wipers and Washers71
- Windshield Wipers71
- Autowipers71
- Windshield Washers72
- Rear Window Wiper and Washers73
Lighting74
- Lighting Control74
- Autolamps74
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer75
- Headlamp Exit Delay75
- Daytime Running Lamps75
- Front Fog Lamps76
- Direction Indicators76
- Interior Lamps76
- Ambient Lighting77
Windows and Mirrors79
- Power Windows79
- Exterior Mirrors80
- Interior Mirror81
- Sun Visors82
- Moonroof82
  - Opening and Closing the Sunscreen82
- Instrument Cluster84
- Gauges84
- Warning Lamps and Indicators85
Instrument Cluster86
- Audible Warnings and Indicators88
Information Displays89
- General Information89
- Information Displays90
- Trip Computer91
- Information Messages92
Audio System102
- General Information102
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD103
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC105
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync/Satellite Radio108
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD110
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD111
- Auxiliary Input Jack115
- USB Port115
- Media Hub116
- Satellite Radio116
  - SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service117
  - SIRIUS Troubleshooting117
Climate Control119
- Manual Climate Control119
- Automatic Climate Control120
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate121
  - Heating the Interior Quickly122
- Climate Control123
- Heated Windows and Mirrors125
- Cabin Air Filter125
- Remote Start125
Seats127
- Sitting in the Correct Position127
- Head Restraints127
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint128
- Manual Seats129
- Power Seats130
- Memory Function132
- Rear Seats133
- Heated Seats133
- Rear Seat Armrest134
Universal Garage Door135
- Universal Garage Door Opener135
Auxiliary Power Points139
Storage Compartments141
- Center Console141
- Overhead Console141
Starting and Stopping the Engine142
- General Information142
- Keyless Starting142
- Starting a Gasoline Engine143
- Engine Block Heater145
- Fuel and Refueling147
- Safety Precautions147
- Fuel Quality148
- Running out of Fuel148
- Refueling149
Fuel and Refueling150
- Emission Control System151
- Fuel Consumption153
Transmission155
- Automatic Transmission155
- Hill Start Assist157
Four-Wheel Drive158
- Principle of Operation158
- Using Four-Wheel Drive158
Brakes163
- General Information163
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes163
- Parking Brake164
Traction Control165
- Principle of Operation165
- Using Traction Control165
Stability Control166
- Principle of Operation166
- Using Stability Control167
- Parking Aids168
- Parking Aid168
  - Rear Sensing System168
Parking Aids169
- Front Sensing System169
- Active Park Assist170
- Rear View Camera174
Cruise Control177
- Principle of Operation177
- Using Cruise Control177
Driving Aids178
- Blind Spot Monitor178
- Eco Mode182
- Steering183
- Load Carrying184
- Rear under Floor Storage184
- Luggage Covers184
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers185
- Load Limit186
Load Carrying187
Towing195
- Towing a Trailer195
- Trailer Sway Control195
- Recommended Towing Weights196
- Essential Towing Checks197
- Towing Points199
- Transporting the Vehicle199
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels200
Driving Hints201
- Breaking-In201
- Economical Driving201
- Driving through Water201
- Floor Mats202
Roadside Emergencies204
- Roadside Assistance204
- Hazard Warning Flashers205
- Fuel Cut-Off Switch205
- Jump-Starting the Vehicle205
- Customer Assistance208
- Getting the Services You Need208
- In California (U.S. Only)209
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)210
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)210
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada211
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature212
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)212
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)213
Customer Assistance213
Fuses214
- Changing a Fuse214
- Fuse Specification Chart215
Maintenance224
- General Information224
- Opening and Closing the Hood224
- Under Hood Overview - 1.6L Ecoboost226
- Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Ecoboost227
- Under Hood Overview - 2.5L228
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L Ecoboost229
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Ecoboost /2.5L229
- Engine Oil Check229
- Engine Coolant Check230
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check233
- Brake Fluid Check233
- Power Steering Fluid Check233
- Fuel Filter234
- Washer Fluid Check234
- Changing the 12V Battery234
- Checking the Wiper Blades235
- Changing the Wiper Blades235
- Changing the Engine Air Filter236
- Adjusting the Headlamps237
- Removing a Headlamp239
- Changing a Bulb239
  - Replacing Headlamp Bulbs240
- Bulb Specification Chart243
Vehicle Care245
- General Information245
- Cleaning Products245
- Cleaning the Exterior245
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage246
- Waxing246
  - Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts246
- Cleaning the Engine247
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades247
- Cleaning the Interior247
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens248
- Cleaning Leather Seats249
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels249
- Vehicle Storage250
Wheels and Tires252
- General Information252
- Tire Care254
- Tire Rotation267
- Using Snow Chains268
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System269
- Changing a Road Wheel272
  - Tire Change Procedure273
- Technical Specifications276
Capacities and Specifications278
- Engine Specifications278
- Motorcraft Parts279
- Capacities and Specifications280
- Vehicle Identification Number281
- Vehicle Certification Label281
- Transmission Code Designation282
- Technical Specifications283
Accessories286
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)288
Sync291
- Using Voice Recognition291
- Using SYNC with Your Phone293
  - Text Messaging299
- System Settings303
- SYNC Applications and Services306
  - Vehicle Health Report308
- Using SYNC with Your Media Player312
- SYNC Troubleshooting320
- Myford Touch326
- General Information326
Myford Touch327
- Settings333
- Entertainment342
- Phone361
  - Phone Settings365
- Information367
- Sync Services (if Equipped, U.s)367
- Climate376
- Navigation380
  - Map Mode384
Appendices390
- End User License Agreement390
Scheduled Maintenance405
- Using SYNC with Your Phone432

Brand	Ford
Model	ESCAPE
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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