Ford 2014 Escape - Under Hood Overview - 2.5 L

Ford 2014 Escape

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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L

A CB D E GF

H

E146023

Windshield washer fluid reservoirA

Engine coolant reservoirB

Engine oil filler capC

Engine oil dipstickD

Brake fluid reservoirE

BatteryF

Power distribution boxG

Air filter assemblyH

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Maintenance

Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction10
- About this Manual10
- Symbols Glossary10
  - Protecting the Environment10
- Data Recording12
  - Service Data Recording12
  - Event Data Recording12
- California Proposition 6514
- Perchlorate14
- Ford Credit14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation14
  - Collision Repairs14
- Special Notices15
- Mobile Communications Equipment15
- Export Unique Options16
- Child Safety17
- General Information17
- Child Seat Positioning18
Child Safety19
- Booster Seats20
- Installing Child Seats22
  - Using Lap and Shoulder Belts22
  - Using Tether Straps26
- Child Safety Locks27
- Safety Belts29
- Principle of Operation29
- Fastening the Safety Belts30
  - Restraint of Pregnant Women30
Safety Belts31
- Safety Belt Extension Assembly32
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment33
- Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime33
- Safety Belt Minder34
- Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance35
Personal Safety System?37
- Personal Safety System37
Supplementary Restraints System38
- Principle of Operation38
- Driver and Passenger Airbags39
- Knee Airbag40
- Front Passenger Sensing System40
  - Children and Airbags40
- Supplementary Restraints System41
- Side Airbags43
- Safety Canopy44
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator45
- Airbag Disposal46
- Keys and Remote Controls47
- General Information on Radio Frequencies47
- Remote Control47
Keys and Remote Controls50
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control51
Mykey52
- Principle of Operation52
- Creating a Mykey53
- Clearing All Mykeys53
- Checking Mykey System Status53
- Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems54
- Mykey Troubleshooting55
Locks58
- Locking and Unlocking58
- Manual Liftgate61
- Power Liftgate62
- Keyless Entry65
  - Obstacle Detection65
Security67
- Passive Anti-Theft System67
- Programming Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter67
- Anti-Theft Alarm68
  - Arming the Alarm68
  - Disarming the Alarm68
Steering Wheel69
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel69
- Audio Control69
- Steering Wheel70
- Voice Control71
- Cruise Control71
- Information Display Control71
Wipers and Washers73
- Windshield Wipers73
- Autowipers73
  - Intermittent Wipe73
- Windshield Washers74
- Rear Window Wiper and Washers74
  - Rear Window Washer75
Lighting76
- Lighting Control76
- Autolamps76
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer77
- Headlamp Exit Delay77
  - Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps77
  - Vehicles with Front Fog Lamps77
- Daytime Running Lamps78
- Front Fog Lamps78
- Direction Indicators78
- Interior Lamps78
  - Front Interior Lamp79
- Ambient Lighting80
Windows and Mirrors81
- Power Windows81
- Exterior Mirrors82
  - Power Exterior Mirrors82
  - Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors82
- Interior Mirror83
- Sun Visors84
- Moonroof84
Instrument Cluster86
- Gauges86
- Warning Lamps and Indicators87
- Audible Warnings and Indicators90
Information Displays91
- General Information91
- Information Displays92
- Trip Computer93
- Resetting the Trip Computer93
- Information Messages94
Climate Control104
- Manual Climate Control104
- Automatic Climate Control105
  - Climate Control106
  - Temperature Control106
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate107
- Heated Windows and Mirrors110
- Cabin Air Filter110
- Remote Start110
Seats112
- Sitting in the Correct Position112
- Head Restraints112
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint113
- Manual Seats114
- Power Seats115
- Memory Function116
- Rear Seats117
- Heated Seats118
- Rear Seat Armrest118
Universal Garage Door119
- Universal Garage Door Opener119
- Universal Garage Door Opener120
Auxiliary Power Points123
Storage Compartments125
- Center Console125
- Overhead Console125
Starting and Stopping the Engine126
- General Information126
- Ignition Switch126
- Keyless Starting126
- Starting a Gasoline Engine127
  - Vehicles with an Ignition Key127
  - Failure to Start128
- Engine Block Heater129
- Fuel and Refueling131
- Safety Precautions131
- Fuel Quality132
- Running out of Fuel132
  - Choosing the Right Fuel132
  - Octane Recommendations132
- Refueling133
Fuel and Refueling134
- Emission Control System135
  - On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-II)136
- Fuel Consumption137
  - Filling the Tank137
  - Calculating Fuel Economy137
Transmission139
- Automatic Transmission139
  - Brake-Shift Interlock140
- Hill Start Assist141
Four-Wheel Drive143
- Principle of Operation143
- Using Four-Wheel Drive143
Brakes148
- General Information148
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes148
- Parking Brake149
- Hill Start Assist149
Traction Control150
- Principle of Operation150
- Using Traction Control150
- Stability Control150
Stability Control151
- Principle of Operation151
- Using Stability Control152
- Parking Aids153
- Parking Aid153
  - Front Sensing System154
- Active Park Assist155
- Using Active Park Assist155
Parking Aids156
- Deactivating the Park Assist Feature157
- Troubleshooting the System158
- Rear View Camera159
Cruise Control162
- Principle of Operation162
- Using Cruise Control162
  - Switching Cruise Control off162
  - Switching Cruise Control on162
- Driving Aids163
- Blind Spot Monitor163
Driving Aids164
- Eco Mode167
- Steering167
  - Type 2 and167
- Resetting Eco Mode167
- Load Carrying169
- Rear under Floor Storage169
- Luggage Covers169
  - Passenger Compartment Floor169
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers170
- Load Limit171
Load Carrying172
Towing179
- Towing a Trailer179
- Trailer Sway Control180
- Recommended Towing Weights180
- Essential Towing Checks182
- Towing Points184
- Transporting the Vehicle184
  - Recovery Hook Location184
  - Installing the Recovery Hook184
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels185
  - Recreational Towing185
  - Emergency Towing185
- Driving Hints186
- Breaking-In186
- Economical Driving186
- Driving through Water187
- Floor Mats187
Driving Hints188
- Roadside Emergencies189
- Roadside Assistance189
- Hazard Warning Flashers190
- Fuel Shutoff190
- Jump-Starting the Vehicle190
Roadside Emergencies192
Customer Assistance193
- Getting the Services You Need193
  - Away from Home193
- In California (U.S. Only)194
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)195
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)195
- Program (Canada Only)195
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada196
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature197
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)197
  - Obtaining a French Owner's Manual197
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)198
Fuses199
- Changing a Fuse199
- Fuse Specification Chart200
  - Pre-Fuse Box200
  - Power Distribution Box200
Maintenance209
- General Information209
- Opening and Closing the Hood209
  - Opening the Hood209
- Under Hood Overview - 1.6L Ecoboost211
- Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Ecoboost212
- Under Hood Overview - 2.5L213
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L Ecoboost214
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Ecoboost™/2.5L214
- Engine Oil Check214
- Engine Coolant Check215
  - Adding Engine Coolant215
  - Checking the Engine Coolant215
  - Recycled Engine Coolant217
  - Severe Climates217
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check218
- Brake Fluid Check218
- Power Steering Fluid Check218
- Fuel Filter219
- Washer Fluid Check219
- Changing the 12V Battery219
- Checking the Wiper Blades221
- Changing the Wiper Blades221
- Changing the Engine Air Filter222
  - L and 2.0L Ecoboost Engines222
- Adjusting the Headlamps223
  - Vertical Aim Adjustment223
  - Horizontal Aim Adjustment224
- Removing a Headlamp225
- Changing a Bulb225
  - Replacing Headlamp Bulbs225
  - Lamp Assembly Condensation225
  - Replacing Side Marker Bulbs227
  - Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly228
  - Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb228
- Bulb Specification Chart229
Vehicle Care230
- General Information230
- Cleaning Products230
- Cleaning the Exterior230
  - Stripes or Graphics (if Equipped)230
  - Exterior Chrome230
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage231
- Waxing231
  - Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts231
- Cleaning the Engine232
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades232
- Cleaning the Interior232
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens233
- Cleaning Leather Seats234
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels234
- Vehicle Storage235
- Wheels and Tires237
- General Information237
Wheels and Tires238
- Tire Care239
- Using Snow Chains253
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System254
- Changing a Road Wheel258
  - Tire Change Procedure259
- Technical Specifications262
Capacities and Specifications264
- Engine Specifications264
- Motorcraft Parts265
- Vehicle Identification Number266
- Vehicle Certification Label266
- Transmission Code Designation267
- Technical Specifications268
- Capacities and Specifications269
- Audio System270
- General Information270
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD271
Audio System272
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC273
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync/Satellite Radio275
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD277
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD279
  - Menu Structure280
- Digital Audio282
- Satellite Radio284
  - Satellite Radio Reception Factors285
- Sirius® Satellite Radio Service285
- Auxiliary Input Jack287
- USB Port287
- Media Hub288
Sync289
- General Information289
- Using Voice Recognition291
  - Initiating a Voice Session291
  - System Interaction and Feedback292
- Using SYNC™ with Your Phone293
  - Pairing a Phone for the First Time294
  - Accessing Your Phone Settings300
- SYNC™ Applications and Services304
  - Vehicle Health Report306
- Using SYNC™ with Your Media Player310
- SYNC™ Troubleshooting317
- Myford Touch323
- General Information323
Myford Touch324
- Settings330
- Entertainment339
- Phone356
  - Phone Menu Options358
  - Text Messaging359
- Information362
- Climate371
  - Climate Control Voice Commands372
- Navigation374
Accessories383
Appendices385
- End User License Agreement385
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)400
- Service Plans (Canada Only)402
- Scheduled Maintenance403
- General Maintenance Information403
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance406
  - Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor406
  - Maintenance Intervals407
Scheduled Maintenance408
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance409
- Scheduled Maintenance Record411

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