Name: Ford ESCAPE
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USING STABILITY CONTROL

AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability

Control™ (RSC®)

The system automatically activates when

you start your engine. The AdvanceTrac

with RSC system cannot be completely

turned off, but the ESC and RSC portions

of the system are disabled when the

transmission is in R (Reverse). The traction

control portion of the system can be turned

off independently. See Using Traction

Control (page 162).

164

Stability Control

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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