Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 18

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.

2. Turn ignition to the on position.

3. Start the engine.

4. Press the SETUP control to select
the Update Zone function and
display the current ZONE XX in the
center stack display.

5. Continue to press the RESET
control until the correct zone
appears in the center stack display.

6. The direction will display after
the RESET control is released. The
zone is now updated.

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures
and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical
accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all
vehicle doors are shut.

1. Start the vehicle.

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2. To calibrate, press and hold the
RESET control for approximately
ten seconds until CAL appears.
Release the control.

3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to the
direction value. It may take up to five circles to complete calibration.

4. The compass is now calibrated.

CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:

1. Cupholders

2. Utility compartment console lid
has a CD holder, a business card
holder and two pen holders. The
utility compartment has a removable
bin with coin holder slots, a sliding
tray, a cell phone holder and CD
holders.

3. Rear power point

4. Rear cupholders

5. Small storage trays and (if equipped) an ambient light control switch.

WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholders. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.

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The tray and inside bin 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.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V)

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:
• On the instrument panel
• On the rear side of the center console
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).

Note: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not
covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury.

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To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)
over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigar
lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and
relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on
checking and replacing fuses.

To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
• do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is

not running,

• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and

other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

Power point (110V AC)

The 110V AC power point outlet is used for powering electrical devices
that require up to 150W. Exceeding the 150W limit will cause the power
point to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection.

Note: The 110V AC power point is
equipped with a safety cap and a
safety twist tab. They both provide
protection from inserting any object
into the power point other than the
110V AC electrical device plug. The
safety cap should always be in a
closed position whenever the power
point outlet is not in use.

The 110V AC power point is located
in the floor console in front of the
gearshift.

The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances;
they may not work properly:
• Cathode ray tube type televisions
• Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric

power tools, compressor-driven refrigerators, etc.

• Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical

equipment, measuring equipment, etc.

• Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply:

microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.

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