2017 Ford Escape Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Ford
Model:
Escape
Rating:
Table of Contents
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2
Introduction
10
About This Manual
10
Symbols Glossary
10
Data Recording
12
California Proposition 65
14
Perchlorate
14
Ford Credit
14
Replacement Parts Recommendation
14
Special Notices
15
Mobile Communications Equipment
16
Export Unique Options
16
Environment
17
Protecting the Environment
17
Child Safety
18
General Information
18
Installing Child Restraints
19
Booster Seats
25
Child Restraint Positioning
27
Child Safety Locks
28
Seatbelts
30
Principle of Operation
30
Fastening the Seatbelts
31
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
34
Seatbelt Reminder
34
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
36
Seatbelt Extension
36
Personal Safety System™
37
Personal Safety System™
37
Supplementary Restraints System
38
Principle of Operation
38
Driver and Passenger Airbags
39
Front Passenger Sensing System
40
Side Airbags
42
Driver Knee Airbag
43
Safety Canopy™
43
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
45
Airbag Disposal
46
Keys and Remote Controls
47
Principle of Operation
47
General Information on Radio Frequencies
47
Remote Control
48
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
51
MyKey™
52
Principle of Operation
52
Creating a MyKey
53
Clearing All MyKeys
54
Checking MyKey System Status
54
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
55
MyKey Troubleshooting
55
Locks
56
Locking and Unlocking
56
Manual Liftgate
60
Power Liftgate
61
Keyless Entry
64
Security
66
Passive Anti-Theft System
66
Anti-Theft Alarm
68
Steering Wheel
69
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
69
Audio Control
69
Voice Control
70
Cruise Control
71
Information Display Control
71
Heated Steering Wheel
71
Wipers and Washers
72
Windshield Wipers
72
Autowipers
72
Windshield Washers
73
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
74
Lighting
75
General Information
75
Lighting Control
75
Autolamps
76
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
77
Headlamp Exit Delay
77
Daytime Running Lamps
77
Automatic High Beam Control
78
Front Fog Lamps
79
Direction Indicators
79
Interior Lamps
80
Ambient Lighting
80
Windows and Mirrors
81
Power Windows
81
Exterior Mirrors
82
Interior Mirror
84
Sun Visors
84
Moonroof
84
Instrument Cluster
86
Gauges
86
Warning Lamps and Indicators
88
Audible Warnings and Indicators
90
Information Displays
92
General Information
92
Trip Computer
95
Information Messages
96
Climate Control
107
Manual Climate Control
107
Automatic Climate Control
108
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
110
Heated Windows and Mirrors
113
Cabin Air Filter
113
Remote Start
113
Seats
115
Sitting in the Correct Position
115
Head Restraints
115
Manual Seats
117
Power Seats
118
Memory Function
120
Rear Seats
121
Heated Seats
122
Rear Seat Armrest
122
Universal Garage Door Opener
123
Universal Garage Door Opener
123
Auxiliary Power Points
128
Auxiliary Power Points
128
Storage Compartments
130
Center Console
130
Overhead Console
130
Starting and Stopping the Engine
131
General Information
131
Ignition Switch
131
Keyless Starting
131
Starting a Gasoline Engine
132
Engine Block Heater
134
Unique Driving Characteristics
136
Auto-Start-Stop
136
Fuel and Refueling
138
Safety Precautions
138
Fuel Quality
139
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
139
Running Out of Fuel
139
Refueling
140
Fuel Consumption
143
Emission Control System
144
Transmission
147
Automatic Transmission
147
Four-Wheel Drive
151
Principle of Operation
151
Using Four-Wheel Drive
151
Brakes
156
General Information
156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
156
Electric Parking Brake
157
Hill Start Assist
159
Traction Control
161
Principle of Operation
161
Using Traction Control
161
Stability Control
162
Principle of Operation
162
Using Stability Control
163
Parking Aids
164
Principle of Operation
164
Rear Parking Aid
164
Front Parking Aid
165
Side Sensing System
166
Active Park Assist
168
Rear View Camera
174
Cruise Control
177
Principle of Operation
177
Using Cruise Control
177
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
178
Driving Aids
183
Driver Alert
183
Lane Keeping System
184
Blind Spot Information System
188
Cross Traffic Alert
190
Eco Mode
194
Steering
195
Collision Warning System
195
Load Carrying
199
Rear Under Floor Storage
199
Luggage Covers
199
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
200
Load Limit
201
Towing
206
Towing a Trailer
206
Trailer Sway Control
207
Recommended Towing Weights
207
Essential Towing Checks
209
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
211
Driving Hints
212
Breaking-In
212
Economical Driving
212
Driving Through Water
213
Floor Mats
213
Roadside Emergencies
215
Roadside Assistance
215
Hazard Warning Flashers
216
Fuel Shutoff
216
Jump Starting the Vehicle
217
Post-Crash Alert System
219
Transporting the Vehicle
219
Towing Points
219
Customer Assistance
221
Getting the Services You Need
221
In California (U.S. Only)
222
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
223
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
224
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
224
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
225
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
226
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
226
Fuses
228
Fuse Specification Chart
228
Changing a Fuse
237
Maintenance
239
General Information
239
Opening and Closing the Hood
239
Under Hood Overview
241
Under Hood Overview
242
Under Hood Overview
243
Engine Oil Dipstick
244
Engine Oil Dipstick
244
Engine Oil Check
244
Oil Change Indicator Reset
245
Engine Coolant Check
246
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
250
Brake Fluid Check
250
Power Steering Fluid Check
250
Washer Fluid Check
251
Changing the 12V Battery
251
Checking the Wiper Blades
253
Changing the Wiper Blades
253
Adjusting the Headlamps
254
Removing a Headlamp
256
Changing a Bulb
256
Bulb Specification Chart
260
Changing the Engine Air Filter
262
Vehicle Care
264
General Information
264
Cleaning Products
264
Cleaning the Exterior
264
Waxing
265
Cleaning the Engine
266
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
266
Cleaning the Interior
267
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
267
Cleaning Leather Seats
268
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
268
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
268
Vehicle Storage
269
Wheels and Tires
271
General Information
271
Tire Care
274
Using Snow Chains
287
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
288
Changing a Road Wheel
291
Technical Specifications
295
Capacities and Specifications
297
Engine Specifications
297
Engine Specifications
297
Engine Specifications
298
Motorcraft Parts
299
Motorcraft Parts
300
Motorcraft Parts
301
Vehicle Identification Number
302
Vehicle Certification Label
303
Transmission Code Designation
303
Capacities and Specifications
304
Capacities and Specifications
307
Capacities and Specifications
311
Audio System
315
General Information
315
Audio Unit
316
Audio Unit
318
Audio Unit
321
Audio Unit
322
Audio Unit
323
Digital Radio
324
Satellite Radio
327
USB Port
329
Media Hub
329
SYNC™
330
General Information
330
Using Voice Recognition
332
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
334
SYNC™ Applications and Services
346
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
351
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
360
SYNC™ 3
368
General Information
368
Home Screen
379
Using Voice Recognition
380
Entertainment
386
Phone
396
Navigation
401
Apps
409
Settings
411
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
423
Accessories
436
Accessories
436
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
438
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
438
Scheduled Maintenance
440
General Maintenance Information
440
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
443
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
446
Scheduled Maintenance Record
448
Appendices
459
End User License Agreement
459
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FAQ about the 2017 Ford Escape Manual
What contains the 2017 Escape manual?
The Ford Escape owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Ford to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Ford Escape. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Ford Escape 2017 owner's manual:
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Best practice for driving your Ford Escape
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Ford Escape owners can do
Where to download the 2017 Ford Escape Owners Manual?
The Ford Escape owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Ford Escape year 2017 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2017 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Ford Escape (2017) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2017 is available in English.
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