Ford Escape (2018 year). Manual — part 21

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Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display, it registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.

Outside Air Temperature

Shows the outside air temperature.

Trip Computer

See Trip Computer (page 95).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 92).

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

WARNING

Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or
hot.

At normal operating temperature, the
needle will remain in the center section.

Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.

If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 247).

Fuel Gauge

Note: The fuel gauge level may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or when driving
on a slope.

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuel
pump symbol shows the fuel filler door
side of your vehicle.

The needle will move toward full when you
refuel your vehicle. If the needle still points
to empty after adding fuel, have your
vehicle repaired.

After refueling the needle may not always
return to exactly the same position. This is
normal.

Note: It may take a short time for the
needle to reach full after refueling and
driving. This is normal and may be due to
the slope of pavement at the service station.

Note: The fuel pumped into the tank may
differ slightly from the fuel gauge. This is
normal and may be due to the slope of
pavement at the service station.

Note: If the service station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, complete refueling
at a different pump.

Low Fuel Level Reminder

A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 50 mi (80 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 35 mi (60 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

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The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system

is in. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 180).

On (white light): Illuminates when you
switch on the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you switch off the
speed control system.

Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
you engage the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you disengage the
speed control system.

Airbag - Front

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If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates

a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue

to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.

Auto Start-Stop

(If Equipped)

It illuminates to inform you when
the engine shuts down or in
conjunction with a message.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical

equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Monitor

(If Equipped)

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It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot

Information System (page 191). See
Information Messages (page 96).

Brake System

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance

may occur. It may take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged
can cause brake failure and the risk of
personal injury.

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It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.

If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.

Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

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It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on. See Using
Cruise Control (page 179).

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 257).

Electric Park Brake

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Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See Electric

Parking Brake (page 159).

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 245).

Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.

Fasten Seatbelt

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It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See Seatbelt

Reminder (page 34).

Fog Lamps - Front

(If Equipped)

It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.

High Beam

It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the

headlamp flasher.

Information

(If Equipped)

It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the
information display. It will be red

or amber in color depending on the severity
of the message and will remain on until the
cause of the message has been rectified.
See Information Messages (page 96).

Low Fuel Level

It will illuminate when the fuel
level is low or the fuel tank is
nearly empty. Refuel as soon as

possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine

running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.

It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.

Parking Lamps

It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.

Service Engine Soon

If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.

It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.

Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.

See Emission Law (page 145).

Traction and Stability Control

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It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you

switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.

Traction and Stability Control Off

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It illuminates when you switch
the system off. It will go out
when you switch the system

back on or when you switch the ignition
off.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

(If

Equipped)

Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.

Engine On Warning Chime

A warning chime will sound when any door
is opened if the vehicle exceeds a relatively
low speed.

Keyless Warning Alert

(If Equipped)

Sounds the horn twice when you exit the
vehicle and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,
indicating the vehicle is still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.