2018 Escape Owner's Manual

2018 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

2018 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

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July 2017 First Printing Owner’s Manual Escape Litho in U.S.A.

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Table of Contents

Introduction About This Manual...........................................7 Symbols Glossary.............................................7 Data Recording..................................................9 California Proposition 65..............................11 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.........................................28 Seatbelts Principle of Operation..................................30 Fastening the Seatbelts................................31 Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33 Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................33 Seatbelt Reminder........................................34 Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................36 Seatbelt Extension........................................36 Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™..........................37

Supplementary Restraints System Principle of Operation..................................38 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39 Front Passenger Sensing System............40 Side Airbags.....................................................42 Driver Knee Airbag.........................................43 Safety Canopy™............................................43 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......45 Airbag Disposal..............................................46 Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................47 Remote Control...............................................47 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................51 MyKey™ Principle of Operation...................................52 Creating a MyKey............................................53 Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53 Checking MyKey System Status...............55 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................56 MyKey Troubleshooting...............................56 Doors and Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................58 Keyless Entry.....................................................61 Liftgate Manual Liftgate..............................................64 Power Liftgate.................................................65 Security Passive Anti-Theft System........................68 Anti-Theft Alarm............................................69

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SteeringWheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................70 Audio Control...................................................70 Voice Control.....................................................71 Cruise Control...................................................71 Information Display Control.......................72 Heated Steering Wheel................................72 Wipers andWashers Windshield Wipers.........................................73 Autowipers........................................................73 Windshield Washers......................................74 Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........74 Lighting General Information......................................76 Lighting Control..............................................76 Autolamps.........................................................77 Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................77 Headlamp Exit Delay....................................78 Daytime Running Lamps.............................78 Automatic High Beam Control..................78 Front Fog Lamps............................................79 Direction Indicators.......................................80 Interior Lamps.................................................80 Ambient Lighting...........................................80 Windows andMirrors Power Windows...............................................81 Exterior Mirrors................................................82 Interior Mirror...................................................84 Sun Visors.........................................................84 Moonroof..........................................................84 Instrument Cluster Gauges...............................................................86 Warning Lamps and Indicators................88 Audible Warnings and Indicators............90

Information Displays General Information......................................92 Trip Computer.................................................95 Information Messages.................................96 Climate Control Manual Climate Control............................108 Automatic Climate Control......................109 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................111 Heated Windows and Mirrors...................113 Cabin Air Filter.................................................114 Remote Start...................................................114 Seats Sitting in the Correct Position...................115 Head Restraints..............................................115 Manual Seats...................................................117 Power Seats....................................................118 Memory Function.........................................120 Rear Seats........................................................121 Heated Seats..................................................122 Rear Seat Armrest........................................122 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener................123 Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points.................................127 Storage Compartments Center Console..............................................129 Overhead Console........................................129 Starting and Stopping the Engine General Information....................................130 Ignition Switch...............................................130

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Stability Control Principle of Operation................................164 Using Stability Control...............................165 Parking Aids Principle of Operation................................166 Rear Parking Aid...........................................166 Front Parking Aid..........................................167 Side Sensing System..................................168 Active Park Assist.........................................170 Rear View Camera........................................176 Cruise Control Principle of Operation.................................179 Using Cruise Control....................................179 Using Adaptive Cruise Control................180 Driving Aids Driver Alert......................................................186 Lane Keeping System.................................187 Blind Spot Information System...............191 Cross Traffic Alert.........................................193 Eco Mode.........................................................195 Steering............................................................196 Collision Warning System..........................197 Load Carrying Rear Under Floor Storage........................200 Luggage Covers...........................................200 Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................201 Load Limit.......................................................202 Towing Towing a Trailer............................................207 Trailer Sway Control...................................208 Recommended Towing Weights...........208 Essential Towing Checks...........................210 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......212

Keyless Starting............................................130 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................131 Engine Block Heater....................................134 Unique Driving Character- istics Auto-Start-Stop...........................................136 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions......................................138 Fuel Quality....................................................138 Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................139 Running Out of Fuel....................................139 Refueling.........................................................140 Fuel Consumption........................................143 Engine Emission Control Emission Law.................................................145 Catalytic Converter......................................146 Transmission Automatic Transmission...........................149 Four-Wheel Drive Principle of Operation.................................153 Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................153 Brakes General Information....................................158 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................158 Parking Brake.................................................159 Electric Parking Brake.................................159 Hill Start Assist...............................................161 Traction Control Principle of Operation.................................163 Using Traction Control................................163

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Driving Hints Breaking-In......................................................213 Economical Driving......................................213 Driving Through Water................................214 Floor Mats........................................................214 Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance...................................216 Hazard Flashers.............................................217 Fuel Shutoff....................................................217 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................218 Post-Crash Alert System...........................219 Transporting the Vehicle...........................220 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need................221 In California (U.S. Only).............................222 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................223 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................224 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................224 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................225 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................226 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................226 Fuses Fuse Specification Chart..........................228 Changing a Fuse..........................................238 Maintenance General Information...................................240 Opening and Closing the Hood.............240 Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................242 Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................243

Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................244 Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................245 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L...............................................................245 Engine Oil Check..........................................245 Oil Change Indicator Reset......................246 Engine Coolant Check................................247 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................251 Brake Fluid Check.........................................251 Power Steering Fluid Check......................251 Washer Fluid Check....................................252 Fuel Filter........................................................252 Changing the 12V Battery.........................252 Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254 Changing the Wiper Blades.....................254 Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255 Changing a Bulb...........................................257 Bulb Specification Chart............................261 Changing the Engine Air Filter.................262 Vehicle Care General Information...................................264 Cleaning Products.......................................264 Cleaning the Exterior..................................264 Waxing.............................................................265 Cleaning the Engine...................................266 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................266 Cleaning the Interior...................................267 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................267 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................268 Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............268 Cleaning the Wheels..................................268 Vehicle Storage............................................269 Wheels and Tires General Information.....................................271

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Tire Care...........................................................273 Using Snow Chains.....................................286 Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........287 Changing a Road Wheel............................291 Technical Specifications..........................296 Capacities and Specific- ations Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................297 Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................297 Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................298 Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™......299 Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.....300 Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L...............................301 Vehicle Identification Number................302 Vehicle Certification Label.......................303 Transmission Code Designation............303 Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™...............................................304 Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™...............................................308 Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L......312 Audio System General Information.....................................317 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................318 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Touchscreen Display.................321 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.........................................................322 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD..................................................................324 Digital Radio..................................................329 Satellite Radio...............................................331 USB Port.........................................................334 SYNC™ General Information...................................335

Using Voice Recognition............................337 Using SYNC™With Your Phone............339 SYNC™ Applications and Services.......351 Using SYNC™With Your Media Player...........................................................356 SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................365 SYNC™3 General Information....................................373 Home Screen................................................386 Using Voice Recognition...........................387 Entertainment..............................................393 Phone..............................................................403 Navigation.....................................................408 Apps..................................................................416 Settings............................................................419 SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................432 Accessories Accessories....................................................445 Ford Protect Ford Protect...................................................447 ScheduledMaintenance General Maintenance Information.......449 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........452 Special OperatingConditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................455 Scheduled Maintenance Record............457 Appendices Electromagnetic Compatibility.............468 End User License Agreement.................470

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Introduction

ABOUT THISMANUAL 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. 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.

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

Air conditioning system

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Air conditioning system lubricant type Anti-lock braking system

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Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum based Brake system

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Cabin air filter

Front airbag

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Front fog lamps

Check fuel cap

Fuel pump reset

Child safety door lock or unlock

Fuse compartment

Child seat lower anchor

Hazard warning flashers

Child seat tether anchor

Heated rear window

Cruise control

E71340

Heated windshield

Do not open when hot

Interior luggage compartment release Jack

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Keep out of reach of children

Engine coolant temperature

E161353

Lighting control

Engine oil

Low tire pressure warning

Explosive gas

Maintain correct fluid level

Fan warning

Note operating instructions

Fasten seatbelt

E71880

Panic alarm

Flammable

E231160

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Introduction

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 informationabout 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 withother informationwemay 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 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 MyFordMobile 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

Parking aid

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Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Requires registered technician

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Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

See Service Manual

E231158

Service engine soon

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E167012

Stability control

E138639

Windshield wash and wipe

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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-trivial crashsituationoccurs; nodata is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal dataor 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 readdata recordedbyanevent data recorder,specialequipmentisrequired, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehiclemanufacturer, other parties, suchas lawenforcement, that havesuchspecial equipment,canread the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. FordMotor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformationwithoutobtaining consent,unlesspursuanttocourtorder orwhere requiredby lawenforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other partiesmay seek to access the information independently of FordMotor Company and Ford of Canada.

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 335). Event Data Recording This vehicle is equippedwith an event data recorder. Themain 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 roadobstacle; 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 • Howfast the vehiclewas traveling; and • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65 WARNINGS Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your 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/hazard- ouswaste/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. hands after handling. PERCHLORATE

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) isenabled(setON), 911Assist 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 provide themost appropriateemergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 335). Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors tocollect thevehicle’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 335).

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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. 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 andMotorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging. ScheduledMaintenance 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 awhole 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 andMotorcraft 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-Fordparts. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty. SPECIAL NOTICES NewVehicle LimitedWarranty 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. WARNINGS 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. 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 thirdparties 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 conjunctionwith 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 VehicleWith 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 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. Usingmobile 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 enhancepersonal safety and securitywhen 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 vehiclemay be equippedwith features and options that are different fromthe 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 listedas standardmay be different on units built for export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required information andwarnings.

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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 FordMotor Company'ssustainabilityprogressand initiatives visit: Web Address www.sustainability.ford.com

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At a Glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW Instrument Panel Overview

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Air vents. A Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 80). B Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 86). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 88). C Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 73). D CD slot. See Audio Unit (page 318). E Information and entertainment display. F Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 322). G Hazard warning flasher button. See Hazard Flashers (page 217). H Auto park button. See Parking Aids (page 166). I Parking aid button. See Principle of Operation (page 166). J Liftgate. See Power Liftgate (page 65). K Heated steering wheel button. L

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Auto-Start-Stop button. See Auto-Start-Stop (page 136). M Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 108). N Keyless start button. See Keyless Starting (page 130). O Audio control. See AudioControl (page 70). Voice control. See VoiceControl (page 71). P Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the SteeringWheel (page 70). Q Horn. R Cruise control buttons. See UsingCruiseControl (page 179). Adaptive cruise control (ACC) buttons. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 180). S Information display controls. See Information Displays (page 92). T Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 76). Front fog lamps. See Front FogLamps (page 79). Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 77). U

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Child Safety

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

WARNINGS 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. 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

Child size, height, weight, or age

Recommended restraint type Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).

Infants or toddlers

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger).

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. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four 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). Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom- mended by child restraintmanufacturer).

Use a belt-positioning booster seat.

Small children

Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seatback upright.

Larger children

• 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 40).

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS Child Seats

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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger). Using Lap and Shoulder Belts WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If youmust use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat,move the seat uponwhich the child seat is installed all the way back. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt 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 safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.

• Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position. • Put the safety belt 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 seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat.

E142528 1. Position the child safety seat 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.

E142875 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled 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 will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 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.

E142530 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

E142531 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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Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors located where seat back and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position. LATCH compatible child safety seats 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 safety belts to attach the child seat, however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child seat.

8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat downwith extraweight, 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 will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the bucklewill additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped).

E142534 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back tomake 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 inch (2.5 centimeters) ofmovement 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.

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UseofInboardLowerAnchorsfromthe Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use) WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 inches (28 centimeters) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle. The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 18 inches (46 centimeters) apart. A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating position provided that the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit usewith the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to your vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.

E142535 Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol.

E144054 The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back below the symbols as shown. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown.

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Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in combination, either the safety belt 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 seat. Using Tether Straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle. Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt, 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):

Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors: Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat 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 seat. Keeping the child seat just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For outboard 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, the head restraints can also be removed.

E142538 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.

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