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again or turn the key in the ignition to deactivate the panic alarm. Press twice within 3
seconds to activate the car finder feature; your horn will chirp and your turn signal lamps will
flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the
panic alarm. Press twice within 3 seconds to open the liftgate glass. Ensure that you keep the
IKT adhesive security label in a safe place for future reference. Replacements are only available
through an authorized dealer.
KEYLESS ENTRY PAD – (if equipped) You can use the Keyless Entry Keypad to lock or unlock the
doors and release the liftgate glass without a key. The keypad can be operated with the factory
set five-digit entry code or you can create your own. This code is on the owner’s wallet card in the
glove box. Enter this code and within five seconds press the 1•2 button on the keypad. Enter your
personal five-digit code. The doors will again lock then unlock, to confirm that your personal
keycode has been programmed to the module.
GEARSHIFT / OVERDRIVE CONTROL – (if equipped) Overdrive is the normal drive position for the
best fuel economy. Only turn Overdrive OFF when driving with a heavy load, towing a trailer up
or down steep hills, or when additional engine braking is needed. To deactivate, press the switch
located on the side of the gearshift lever.
ADVANCETRAC® WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) – The AdvanceTrac® with RSC system
provides stability enhancement features for certain driving conditions. The AdvanceTrac®
button, located on the center stack of the instrument panel, allows the driver to control certain
features of the system. For more information, please see your Owner’s Guide.
MOON ROOF – (if equipped) The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express
opening feature. Press and release the rear portion of the control located in the overhead
console. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch opening, press the control a second
time. To close, press and hold the front portion of the control until the glass stops moving.
To open the moon roof to the vent position, press and hold the front portion of the control.
To close, press and hold the rear portion of the control
until the glass stops moving.
CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE – Your vehicle is equipped
with a configurable console containing a tray and an
inside bin that can be removed to open up space to fit a
laptop computer, MP3 players, CDs or handbags. To
remove, open the console lid and pull the bin straight
up and out from the console housing. The sliding tray
and inside bin can be hooked on the side or rear of the
console for extra storage.
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
FUSES – If your electrical components are not working properly, a fuse may have blown.
For more information, please see your Owner’s Guide.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH – This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to
the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if you find that the
engine cranks, but does not start, this switch may have been activated. The fuel pump shut-off
switch is located in the front passenger’s footwell, behind a flip-up cover, by the kick panel
access cover.
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS – The spare tire is located under the vehicle, just forward
of the rear bumper. The jack and tools are located in the load floor or cargo management
system (if equipped).
TIRE PRESSURE – Safe operation of your Escape requires your tires to be properly inflated. The
recommended inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire
Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. At least once a month and
before long trips, inspect each tire and check the air pressure with a tire gauge. Don’t forget the
spare. Air pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. WARNING: Improperly inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control.
CHANGING THE TIRES – If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a
safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire, which
is smaller than a regular tire, and is designed for emergency use only. For more information,
please see your Owner’s Guide.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM – Using radio-frequency pressure sensors, this system
monitors tire pressure on all road tires and provides the driver with a yellow warning light when
air needs to be added. Message center equipped vehicles provide additional warning messages.
The TPMS warning light will reset itself (turn off) after the tires are set to specification and the
vehicle is driven above 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least 2 minutes. Note: Outside temperature
affects tire pressure. For more information, please see your Owner’s Guide.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY – Vehicles equipped with 2.3L four-cylinder engines and 3.0L six-cylinder
engines have a 16.5 gallon (62.5L) fuel tank.
REAR WINDOW BUFFETING – When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may
demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This noise is common among a wide range of
vehicles and can be eliminated by simply lowering a front window approximately two to three inches.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – During your Ford Escape limited warranty period, the assurance and
support of a 24-hour emergency roadside assistance program is included. Roadside assistance
includes such services as fuel delivery, tire changes, jump starts, winch outs, help when you’re
locked out of your vehicle, and towing. To receive roadside assistance in the United States, call
(800) 241-3673. In Canada (800) 665-2006
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your
vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide
carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or
functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information.
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
A. AUTO/DRIVER TEMPERATURE – Press to
engage full automatic operation. Turn to
increase or decrease the temperature on the
driver side of the vehicle. The temperature
setting will be displayed in the shared display
at the top of the center panel area. The
control also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged.
B. FLOOR AND DEFROST –
Distributes air
through the windshield defroster vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat
floor vents.
C. DEFROST – Distributes outside air through
the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents. It can be used to clear the windshield
of fog and thin ice.
D. DRIVER HEATED SEAT – (if equipped) Press
to activate or deactivate the driver heated
seat. The system automatically shuts off after
10 minutes.
E. REAR DEFROSTER – Press to clear the rear
window of fog and thin ice. The rear
defroster turns off automatically after a
predetermined amount of time or if the
ignition is turned to the LOCK or ACCESSORY
position. This button also controls the outside
heated mirrors (if equipped).
F. A/C – Press to activate/deactivate air
conditioning. Use with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and efficiency.
The indicator light may stay lit in AUTO mode.
G. MAX A/C – Distributes recirculated air
through the instrument panel vents to cool
the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air
is more economical and efficient. Depressing
the MAX A/C button again will return the
system to normal operation.
H. RECIRCULATED AIR – Press to
activate/deactivate air recirculation in the
vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the
amount of time needed to cool down the
interior of the vehicle and may also help
reduce undesired odors from reaching the
interior of the vehicle.
I. POWER AND FAN – Press to activate or
deactivate the climate control system. Turn to
manually increase or decrease the fan speed;
the fan setting will be displayed in the shared
display at the top of the center panel area. To
return to automatic fan operation, press
AUTO. When the climate system is off, outside
air is shut out.
J. PANEL, PANEL AND FLOOR, FLOOR – Changes
the airflow direction from instrument panel, to
panel and floor, or to floor only.
K. PASSENGER HEATED SEAT – (if equipped)
Press to activate or deactivate the passenger
heated seat.
The system automatically shuts off
after 10 minutes.
L. PASS TEMP – Press to engage/disengage
separate passenger side temperature control.
Turn to increase / decrease the temperature
on the passenger
side of the vehicle. The
passenger temperature
setting will be
displayed in the shared display at the top
of the center panel area, if the PASS TEMP
is engaged.
CLIMATE CONTROL
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR – (if equipped) The Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror is
equipped with a feature that will reduce glare in the rearview mirror when bright headlights
are detected. It automatically returns to normal/clear when the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse).
INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT) AND REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
–
Your vehicle comes
equipped with two specially programmed Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs). IKTs are both
a programmed ignition key and a remote keyless entry transmitter. Handle the IKT carefully
when starting the car to avoid accidentally pressing any of the remote entry buttons. Press
once to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate if the lamp is in the DOOR
position. Press twice to unlock all the doors. Press once to lock all the doors. Press twice
to confirm all the doors and liftgate are closed. On the first press of , the parklamps will flash.
On the second press within 3 seconds, the horn will chirp and the turn signal lamps will flash
once if all the doors and the liftgate are closed. Press to activate the panic alarm. Press
AUDIOPHILE AND NAVIGATION (if equipped)
A. MEDIA – Press to access the media menu
and to step through the media menu tabs
consisting of various sources.
B. SOUND – Press to access the sound menu
and to step through the sound menu tabs.
C. MENU – Press to access the system menu
and to step through system menu tabs.
D. SEEK – Press to seek to the next/previous
available station or track.
E. MEMORY PRESETS – Press and hold a preset
button to save an AM/FM radio station. In CD
mode, press a button to play the disc in the
corresponding slot.
F. TUNE – Press to manually advance up or
down the frequency band or to the
next/previous folder in MP3 mode.
G. REPEAT – Press while navigation guidance
is active to repeat the last spoken navigation
guidance prompt.
H. NAV – Press to access the navigation menu
and to step through the navigation menu tabs.
I. DEST – Press to access the destination entry
menu and to show additional destination
entry techniques.
J. MAP – Press to access the navigation map.
Press while the map display is active to re-center
the map on the current vehicle position.
K. LOAD – Press to load a single CD. Press and
hold to load discs in all empty slot locations.
For more information, please see your Navigation
Supplement.
Smudges, fingerprints or scratches on the navigation discs
could affect performance of the navigation system. Keep
discs clean and stored in the protective jackets when not
in use.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
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October 2007
Second Printing
Quick Reference Guide