2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Lighting

Type Two - Configurable Switch the daytime running lamps on or off using the information display. See Information Displays (page 92). The daytime running lamps turn on when: 1. The lamps are on in the information display. 2. Switching the ignition on. 3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicleswith automatic transmissions, or releasing the parking brake for vehicles with manual transmissions. 4. The lighting control is in the autolamps position. 5. The headlamps are off. The other lighting control switch positions do not turn on the daytime running lamps. If the daytime running lamps are off in the information display, the lamps stay off in all switch positions. AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (If Equipped) WARNING The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the high beams on or off. The systemturns on high beams if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. If it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system turns off high beams before they can distract other road users. Low beams remain on. Note: The systemmay not operate properly if the sensor is blocked. Keep thewindshield free from obstruction or damage.

Press repeatedly or press and hold until you reach the desired level. HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY After you switch the ignition off, you can switch the headlamps on by pulling the direction indicator lever toward you. You will hear a short tone. The headlamps will switch off automatically after three minuteswith any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed. You can cancel this feature by pulling the direction indicator toward you again or switching the ignition on. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS WARNING The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash. Type One - Conventional (Non- Configurable) The daytime running lamps turn on when: 1. Switching the ignition on. 2. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicleswith automatic transmissions, or releasing the parking brake for vehicles with manual transmissions. 3. The lighting control is in the off, parking lamp or autolamps positions. 4. The headlamps are off.

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