Ford Escape 2018 Owner's Manual

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2018ESCAPEManual Owner’s

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July 2018

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Owner’s Manual

Escape

Litho in U.S.A.

2018 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

JJ5J 19A321 AC

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: JJ5J 19A321 AC 201706 20180503131409

California Proposition 65

WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling.

Table of Contents

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................	7
Symbols Glossary ............................................	7
Data Recording .................................................	9
Perchlorate ........................................................	11
Ford Credit .........................................................	11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
............................................................................	12
Special Notices ...............................................	12
Mobile Communications Equipment
............................................................................	13
Export Unique Options ................................	14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................	15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview .......................	16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................	18
Installing Child Restraints ...........................	19
Booster Seats .................................................	25
Child Restraint Positioning .........................	27
Child Safety Locks ........................................	29
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ...................................	31
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................	32
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................	34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ............................................................	35
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................	35
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance ...............................................	37
Seatbelt Extension ........................................	37
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™ .........................	38

Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................	39
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................	40
Front Passenger Sensing System ............	41
Side Airbags ....................................................	43
Driver Knee Airbag ........................................	45
Safety Canopy™ ...........................................	45
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......	46
Airbag Disposal ..............................................	47
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies ................................................	48
Remote Control .............................................	48
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
...........................................................................	52
MyKey™
Principle of Operation .................................	53
Creating a MyKey ..........................................	54
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................	54
Checking MyKey System Status ..............	56
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems ........................................................	57
MyKey Troubleshooting ..............................	57
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................	59
Keyless Entry ...................................................	62
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate .............................................	65
Power Liftgate ................................................	66
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .......................	69
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................	70

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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ....................	71
Audio Control ...................................................	71
Voice Control ...................................................	72
Cruise Control .................................................	72
Information Display Control ......................	73
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................	73
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................	74
Autowipers .......................................................	74
Windshield Washers .....................................	75
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........	75

Information Displays
General Information .....................................	93
Trip Computer ................................................	96
Information Messages ................................	96
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................	108
Automatic Climate Control .....................	109
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
...........................................................................	111
Heated Windows and Mirrors ..................	114
Cabin Air Filter ................................................	114
Remote Start ..................................................	115

Lighting		Seats
General Information ......................................	77	Sitting in the Correct Position ..................	116
Lighting Control ..............................................	77	Head Restraints ............................................	116
Autolamps .......................................................	78	Manual Seats .................................................	118
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................	78	Power Seats ...................................................	119
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................	79	Memory Function ..........................................	121
Daytime Running Lamps ............................	79	Rear Seats .......................................................	122
Automatic High Beam Control .................	79	Heated Seats .................................................	123
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................	80	UniversalGarageDoorOpener
Direction Indicators .......................................	81	UniversalGarageDoorOpener
Interior Lamps .................................................	81	Universal Garage Door Opener	124
Ambient Lighting	81	Universal Garage Door Opener	124
Ambient Lighting	81
Windows and Mirrors		Auxiliary Power Points
Windows and Mirrors		Auxiliary Power Points	128
Power Windows	83	Auxiliary Power Points	128
Power Windows	83
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................	84	Storage Compartments
Interior Mirror	85	Storage Compartments
Interior Mirror	85	Center Console	130
Sun Visors	86	Center Console	130
Sun Visors	86	Overhead Console	130
Moonroof	86	Overhead Console	130
Moonroof	86	Rear Seat Armrest	130
		Rear Seat Armrest	130
Instrument Cluster		Starting and Stopping the
Gauges	88	Starting and Stopping the
Gauges	88	Engine
Warning Lamps and Indicators	89	Engine
Warning Lamps and Indicators	89	General Information	131
Audible Warnings and Indicators	92	General Information	131
Audible Warnings and Indicators	92	Ignition Switch	131
		Ignition Switch	131
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Keyless Starting .............................................	131	Stability Control
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................	132	Principle of Operation ...............................	166
Engine Block Heater ...................................	135	Using Stability Control ...............................	167

UniqueDrivingCharacteristics

Auto-Start-Stop ...........................................	137
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................	139
Fuel Quality ....................................................	139
Fuel Filler Funnel Location ......................	140
Running Out of Fuel .....................................	141
Refueling .........................................................	142
Fuel Consumption .......................................	145
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................	147
Catalytic Converter .....................................	148
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................	151
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation ................................	155
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................	155
Brakes
General Information ...................................	160
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
........................................................................	160
Parking Brake .................................................	161
Electric Parking Brake .................................	161
Hill Start Assist .............................................	163
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................	165
Using Traction Control ...............................	165

Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................	168
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................	168
Front Parking Aid .........................................	169
Side Sensing System ..................................	170
Active Park Assist .........................................	172
Rear View Camera .......................................	178
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ................................	182
Using Cruise Control ...................................	182
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............	183
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................	189
Lane Keeping System ................................	190
Blind Spot Information System .............	195
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................	196
Steering ...........................................................	199
Collision Warning System ........................	199
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................	202
Luggage Covers ...........................................	202
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ...............	203
Load Limit .....................................................	204
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................	209
Trailer Sway Control ...................................	210
Recommended Towing Weights ...........	210
Essential Towing Checks ...........................	212
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......	214

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Driving Hints
Breaking-In .....................................................	216
Economical Driving .....................................	216
Driving Through Water ...............................	217
Floor Mats .......................................................	217
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................	219
Hazard Flashers ..........................................	220
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................	220
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................	221
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................	223
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................	223
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............	225
In California (U.S. Only) ............................	226
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................	227
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only) ......................	228
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada .......................................................	228
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
........................................................................	230
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
........................................................................	230
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
........................................................................	230
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................	232
Changing a Fuse ...........................................	241
Maintenance
General Information ..................................	243
Opening and Closing the Hood .............	243
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™
........................................................................	244
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™
........................................................................	245

Under Hood Overview - 2.5L ..................	246
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™
........................................................................	248
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L ..............................................................	248
Engine Oil Check .........................................	248
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................	249
Engine Coolant Check ..............................	250
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
........................................................................	254
Brake Fluid Check .......................................	254
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................	255
Washer Fluid Check ...................................	255
Fuel Filter .......................................................	255
Changing the 12V Battery ........................	255
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................	257
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................	258
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................	258
Changing a Bulb .........................................	260
Bulb Specification Chart .........................	264
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............	266
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................	268
Cleaning Products ......................................	268
Cleaning the Exterior .................................	268
Waxing ............................................................	270
Cleaning the Engine ...................................	270
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
........................................................................	270
Cleaning the Interior ....................................	271
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens ........................	271
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................	272
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............	273
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................	273
Vehicle Storage ............................................	273
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................	276

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Tire Care .........................................................	278
Using Snow Chains .....................................	291
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...........	291
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................	295
Technical Specifications .........................	299
CapacitiesandSpecifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™
.........................................................................	301
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.........................................................................	301
Engine Specifications - 2.5L ...................	302
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ......	303
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ....304
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L .............................	305
Vehicle Identification Number ..............	306
Vehicle Certification Label ......................	307
Transmission Code Designation ...........	307
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L
EcoBoost™ ..............................................	308
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™ ................................................	312
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L
.........................................................................	316
Audio System
General Information ...................................	321
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC ...........................................................	322
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Touchscreen Display ...............	324
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio
System ........................................................	326
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD
.........................................................................	327
Digital Radio ..................................................	332
Satellite Radio .............................................	334
USB Port .........................................................	337

Using Voice Recognition ..........................	340
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........	342
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......	354
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
........................................................................	359
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................	368
SYNC™ 3
General Information ..................................	376
Home Screen ...............................................	388
Using Voice Recognition ..........................	390
Entertainment .............................................	396
Phone ..............................................................	407
Navigation ......................................................	412
Apps ................................................................	420
Settings ..........................................................	423
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................	437
Accessories
Accessories ....................................................	451
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ..................................................	453
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......	455
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........	458
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance .............................................	461
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........	463
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............	474
End User License Agreement .................	476

SYNC™
General Information ..................................	338

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Introduction

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

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: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle.

E154903

A Right-hand side.

BLeft-hand side.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system lubricant type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.

This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum based

Brake system

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Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

Cruise control

E71340

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten seatbelt

Flammable

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

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Horn control

Panic alarm

Parking aid

E139213

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Requires registered technician

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

See Service Manual

Service engine soon

Passenger airbag activated

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

Stability control

Hill descent control

Trail control

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada in Canada), and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic information for vehicle improvement or with other information we may have about you, (for example, your contact information), to offer you products or services that may interest you. Data may be provided to our service providers such

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as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions, and who are similarly obligated to protect data. We retain this data only as long as necessary to perform these functions or to comply with law. We may provide information where required in response to official requests to law enforcement or other government authorities or third parties acting with lawful authority or court order, and such information may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use connected apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health Report or MyFord Mobile App, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used to provide services to you, personalizing your experience, troubleshoot, and to improve products and services and offer you products and services that may interest you, where permitted by law. For Canada only, for more information, please review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage and use of service providers in other jurisdictions who may be subject to legal requirements in Canada, the United States and other countries applicable to them, for example, lawful requirements to disclose personal information to governmental authorities in those countries. See SYNC™ (page 338).

Event Data Recording

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle;

this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to recorddatarelatedtovehicledynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

•Howvarioussystemsinyourvehicle were operating;

•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and

•How fast the vehicle was traveling; and

•Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better understandingofthecircumstancesin which crashes and injuries occur.

Note: Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrashsituationoccurs;nodata is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g.,name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an event data recorder,specialequipmentisrequired, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that havesuchspecialequipment,canread

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the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformationwithoutobtaining consent,unlesspursuanttocourtorder or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON),911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to providethe most appropriateemergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC™(page 338).

Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want

Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™

(page 338).

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.

For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

US Only

Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business.

We offer a number of convenient ways for you to contact us, and to manage your account.

Call 1-800-727-7000.

For more information about Ford Credit and access to Account Manager, go to www.ford.com/finance.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and

Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford Warranty may not cover damage caused to your vehicle as a result of failed non-Ford parts. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the Warranty Manual that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

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On Board Diagnostics Data Link

Connector

WARNING: Do not connect wireless plug-in devices to the data link connector. Unauthorized third parties could gain access to vehicle data and impair the performance of safety related systems. Only allow repair facilities that follow our service and repair instructions to connect their equipment to the data link connector.

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming services. Installing an aftermarket device that uses the DLC during normal driving for purposes such as remote insurance company monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will not cover damage caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.

NoticetoOwnersofPickupTrucks

and Utility Type Vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Using Your Vehicle With a

Snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle does not have a snowplowing package.

Using Your Vehicle as an

Ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle does not have the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile

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communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for export. Refer to this Owner’s

Manual for all other required information and warnings.

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Environment

PROTECTING THE

ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.

For details about Ford Motor Company'ssustainabilityprogressand initiatives visit:

Web Address

www.sustainability.ford.com

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

Instrument Panel Overview

E273080

AAir vents.

BDirection indicators. See

DirectionIndicators (page 81).

CInstrument cluster. See Gauges (page 88).

DWiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 74).

ECD slot. See Audio Unit (page 322).

FInformation and entertainment display.

GAudio unit. See Audio Unit (page 322).

HHazard flasher button. See

Hazard Flashers (page 220).

IActive park assist. See Active Park Assist (page 172).

JParking aid button. See

Principle of Operation (page 168).

KHeated steering wheel button. See Heated Steering Wheel

(page 73).

LAuto-Start-Stop button. See

Auto-Start-Stop (page 137).

MClimate controls. See

Automatic Climate Control

(page 109).

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NKeyless start button. See

Keyless Starting (page 131).

OAudio control. See Audio Control (page 71). Voice control. See Voice Control

(page 72).

PSteering wheel adjustment. See

AdjustingtheSteeringWheel

(page 71).

QHorn.

RCruise control buttons. See

Using Cruise Control (page 182). Adaptive cruise control (ACC) buttons. See Using AdaptiveCruiseControl (page 183).

SInformation display controls. See Information Displays

(page 93).

TLighting control. See Lighting Control (page 77). Front fog lamps. See Front Fog Lamps

(page 80). Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 78). Liftgate. See Power Liftgate

(page 66).

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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.

WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: All children are shaped differently. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations,base their recommendations for child restraints on probable child height, age and weight thresholds, or on the minimum requirements of the law. We recommend that you check with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety

Technician (CPST) to make sure that you properly install the child restraint in your vehicle and that you consult your pediatrician to make sure you have a child restraint appropriate for your child. To locate a child restraint fitting station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area. Failure to properly restrain children in child restraints made especially for their height, age and weight, may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: On hot days, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child

Infants or toddlers

Small children

Child size, height, weight, or age	Recommended restraint
	type
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less	Use a child safety seat
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less	(sometimes called an
(generally age four or younger).	infant carrier, convertible
	seat, or toddler seat).
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-
ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in.	Use a belt-positioning
(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four	Use a belt-positioning
and less than age 12, and between 40 lb	booster seat.
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to
100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your
child restraint manufacturer).

	Children who have outgrown or no longer	Use a vehicle seatbelt
	properly fit in a belt-positioning booster	having the lap belt snug
Larger children	seat (generally children who are at least	and low across the hips,
Larger children	4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than	shoulder belt centered
	80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-	across the shoulder and
	mended by child restraint manufacturer).	chest, and seatback
		upright.

•You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada.

•Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle.

•When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See

Front Passenger Sensing System

(page 41).

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

Child Restraints

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Use a child restraint (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING:Properly secure children 12 years old and under in a rear seating position whenever possible. If you are unable to properly secure all children in a rear seating position, properly secure the largest child on the front seat. If you must use a forward facing child restraint on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING:Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, make sure occupants only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.

When installing a child restraint with combination lap and shoulder belts:

•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that seating position.

•Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the child restraint , with the tongue between the child restraint and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.

•Place the vehicle seat upon which the child restraint will be installed in the upright position.

•Put the seatbelt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.

Perform the following steps when installing the child restraint with combination lap and shoulder belts:

Note: Although the child restraint illustrated is a forward facing child restraint, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child restraint.

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1.Position the child restraint in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

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2.Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.

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3.While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

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4.Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

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5.To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until you pull all of the belt out.

Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats.

6.Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt clicks as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

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7.Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should

not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

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8.Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that exists once you add the extra weight of the child to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child restraint to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.

9.Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).

10.Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation.

We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)

WARNING: Do not attach two child safety restraints to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety restraint attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.

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The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors where the seat backrest and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor behind that seating position.

LATCH compatible child restraints have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use seatbelts to attach the child restraint. However, you can still use the seatbelt to attach the child restraint. For forward-facing child restraints, you must attach the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child restraint.

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Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child restraint installation at the seating positions marked with the child restraint symbol.

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The LATCH anchors are at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat backrest below the symbols as shown. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child restraint with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child restraints with tether straps.

Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child restraint only to the anchors shown.

UseofInboardLowerAnchorsfromthe

Outboard Seating Positions (Center

Seating Use)

WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (280 mm) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child restraint manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle.

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The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 18 in (46 cm) apart. A child restraint with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child restraints (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating position provided that the child restraint manufacturer's instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child restraint to any lower anchor if an adjacent child restraint is attached to that anchor.

Each time you use the child restraint, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child restraint from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to your vehicle. The seat should move less than 1 in (2.5 cm) when you do this for a proper installation.

If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.

Contact the manufacturer of your child restraint for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your child restraint does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle.

Once you install the child restraint using either the seatbelt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap.

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):

Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower

AnchorsforAttachingChildRestraints

When used in combination, either the seatbelt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child restraint.

Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child restraints include a tether strap which extends from the back of

the child restraint and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older child restraints.

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Perform the following steps to install a child restraint with tether anchors:

Note: If you install a child restraint with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child restraint off your vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child restraint. Keeping the child restraint just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.

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1.Route the child restraint tether strap over the back of the seat. For the outermost seating positions, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts. For the center seating positions, route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint. If needed, you can also remove the head restraints.

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2.Locate the correct anchor on the back panel of the rear seat for the selected seating position. The anchors are labeled with the tether strap symbol and are partially covered by the gap panel. Pull the panel back to fully expose the anchors.

4.Tighten the child restraint tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If your child restraint system has a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, we also recommend its use.

BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING: Do not put the shoulder section of the seatbelt or allow the child to put the shoulder section of the seatbelt under their arm or behind their back. Failure to follow this instruction could reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt and increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.

Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety restraint (generally children who are less than 57 in (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age 4 and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg).

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat:

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3.Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown.

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If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat backrest or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears)

above the top of the seat. In this case,

move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat backrest or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat.

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•Can the child sit all the way back against their vehicle seat backrest with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion?

•Can the child sit without slouching?

•Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?

•Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?

•Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

Types of Booster Seats

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•Backless booster seats

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•High back booster seats

If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice.

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips.

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If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions.

CHILD RESTRAINT

POSITIONING

WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint

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