Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 14

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

R

The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.

The vehicle must be on to operate the rear window defroster.

Press

R

to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the

button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off
automatically after approximately 15 minutes. If a low battery condition
is detected or the ignition is turned off or to the accessory position, the
rear window defroster will not function. To manually turn off the rear
window defroster at any time, press

R

again.

If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors,
the same button will activate both. Refer to Heated outside mirrors in
the Driver Controls chapter.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position

to turn on the

parking lamps.

Rotate to the second position

to

turn on the headlamps.

Rotate back to

to turn the

headlamps off.

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system is factory
programmed to keep the lights on
for 20 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to off. This delay
can be programmed, using the
procedure listed below, to any value
up to 180 seconds. If equipped, this
delay can also be programmed through the message center
• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.
• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to the off position.
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the
headlamps on with windshield wipers feature. If the windshield
wipers are turned on for a brief period of time, the exterior lamps will
turn on with the headlamp control in the autolamp position.

Autolamp delay system (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to
keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned
off. The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory, but the delay time
may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6 must
be done within 10 seconds):

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Rotate the headlamp control to the autolamp position.

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3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position.

4. Turn the vehicle on.

5. Turn the vehicle off.

6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlights
should turn on).

7. Turn the headlamp control to the off position when the desired delay
time (up to three minutes) has been reached.

Fog lamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control also operates
the fog lamps. The fog lamps can be
turned on when the headlamp

control is in the

,

or

positions and the high beams are
not turned on.

Pull the headlamp control towards
you to turn the fog lamps on. The
fog lamp indicator light will
illuminate.

High beams
• Push the lever toward the

instrument panel to activate.

• Pull the lever toward you to

deactivate.

Flash-to-pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.

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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the low beam headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate:
• the ignition must be in the on position.
• the headlamp control must be in the off , parking lamps or autolamp

position.

• the transmission is not in P (Park),

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp

(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
• Move the control to the full

upright position, past detent, to
turn on the interior lamps.

• Rotate to full down position (past

detent) to prevent interior lamps
from illuminating when the doors are opened.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.

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