Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 17

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.

To complete installation, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.

Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)

1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is
in the off position.

2. From underneath the vehicle,
carefully disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb.

3. Remove the bulb from the lamp
assembly by pulling out on the bulb
while squeezing on the upper and
lower snap clips at the same time.

Install the new bulb in reverse
order.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.

Windshield washer: Press the end
of the stalk:
• briefly: causes a single swipe of

the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick press and hold: the

wipers will swipe three times with
washer fluid.

• a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for

up to ten seconds.

Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on
the windshield.

Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)

When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the
headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn
on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.

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Rear window wiper/washer controls

For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:

2 — Normal speed operation of rear
wiper.

1 — Intermittent operation of rear
wiper.

O (off) — Rear wiper and washer off.

For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer
control to either

position.

From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O
(off) position.

TILT STEERING WHEEL

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull down the steering column tilt
lever.

2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.

3. Push the steering column tilt
lever up. This will lock the steering
wheel in position.

WARNING: Never adjust
the steering wheel when the

vehicle is moving.

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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp.

Slide-on-rod feature

Rotate the visor towards the side
window and extend it rearward for
additional sunlight coverage.

Note: To stow the visor back into
the headliner, visor must be
retracted before moving it back
toward the windshield.

ELECTRONIC COMPASS

The compass heading is displayed in the center stack display.

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.

Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration
adjustment.

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment.

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