Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 23

CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo shade (if equipped)

If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in the
cargo area of your vehicle.

To install the shade:
• Insert the ends of the cargo

shade into the mounting features
located behind the rear seat on
the rear trim panels.

To operate the shade:

1. Grasp the rear edge of the cargo
shade and pull rearward.

2. Secure both ends of the support
rod into the retention slots located
on the rear quarter trim panels.

WARNING: Ensure that the posts are properly latched in
mounting features. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop

or accident if it is not securely installed.

WARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade.
They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in

the case of a sudden stop or collision.

ROOF RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Loads should never be placed directly on the roof panel. For proper
function of the roof rack system, loads must be placed directly on
crossbars affixed to the roof rack side rails. Your vehicle may be
equipped with factory-installed crossbars. Ford Genuine Accessory
crossbars, designed specifically for your vehicle, are also recommended
for use with your roof rack system.

The vehicle’s roof panel is NOT designed to directly carry a load. The
maximum recommended load is 100 lb (45 kg), evenly distributed
on the crossbars. Ensure that the load is securely fastened. When the
rail system is loaded, check the tightness of the load, including the
thumbwheels before driving and at each fuel stop.

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WARNING: When loading the roof rail crossbars, it is
recommended to evenly distribute the load, as well as maintain a

low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher centers of gravity,
may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken
when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:

1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).

2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired
location.

3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar.

To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack
side rails:

1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).

2. Slide the cross-bar to the end of
the rail.

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3. Use a long, flat object to depress
the tongue in the endcaps on both
sides of the cross-bar.

4. Slide the cross-bar assembly off
the end of the rail.

Be sure to check that the thumbwheels are tight each time load is
added, or removed from the roof rack, and periodically while traveling.
Always ensure the load is secure before traveling.

Note: When the cross bars are installed and unloaded, noise can be
minimized by removing, or re-positioning the cross bars. Position the
forward cross bar rearward of the center of the roof rail system by 2.5 in
(63.5 mm) and space the second cross bar 2.5 in (63.5 mm) from the
forward cross bar.

To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack
side rails:

1. Ensure that both cross-bar
assemblies are installed with the F
(front) arrow facing towards the
front of the vehicle.

2. Use a long, flat object to press
the tongue in the endcaps on both
sides of the cross-bar.

3. Slide the cross-bar assemblies
over the end cap tongue and into
the side rails.

4. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends
of the cross-bar.

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KEYS

Your vehicle is equipped with two
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(IKTs). The key blade functions as a
programmed key which starts the
vehicle and unlocks/locks all the
doors. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote entry
transmitter.

Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key
will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealer
supplied IKTs, replacement IKTs are available through your authorized
dealer. Standard SecuriLock

威 keys without remote entry transmitter

functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if
desired.

Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency.

For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs, refer to
the SecuriLock

威 passive anti-theft system section later in this chapter.

Note: Your vehicle’s IKTs were
issued with a security label that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. It is recommended that
you keep the label in a safe place
for future reference.

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