2013 Ford Escape Quick Reference Guide Printing 2 - Page 8

Function Rearview Camera* This system provides a visual display of the area behind the vehicle. The display automatically appears in the touch screen when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and uses green, yellow and red guides to alert you of your proximity to objects. Function continued SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry Keypad* Allows you to lock or unlock the doors, recall memory features and arm or disarm the anti-theft alarm. The keypad, located near the driver's window, is invisible until touched and then it lights up so you can see and touch the buttons. To get started, you will need your five digit factory code found on your owner's wallet card (located in the glove box). Entering this code unlocks the driver's door. To lock all of the doors, press and hold 7•8 and 9•0 at the same time. For complete information, refer to the SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad section in the Locks chapter of your Owner's Manual. Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ®) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* BLIS uses radar sensors to help you determine if a vehicle may be in your blind spot zone. The CTA feature alerts you if a car is coming toward you when you are backing out of a parking space. BLIS and CTA will display a yellow indicator light in your exterior mirrors and the CTA will also sound tones and display messages to warn you from which direction vehicles are approaching. Refer to the Driving Aids chapter in your Owner's Manual for more information. the wiper stalk to adjust the intermittent wipe intervals. • Rotate the control upward for short wipe intervals. •  Rotate the control downward for long wipe intervals. sensor detects a small amount of moisture on the windshield. Note: In order for the sensors to operate properly, keep the outside of the windshield clean. Dirt, bugs and excessive road debris can cover the sensor and prevent it from detecting rain. To reduce smearing, we recommend the following: • Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers. • Switch to normal or high speed wipes. • Switch the autowipers off. lever once the windshield is clear of dirt or debris. A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining washer fluid. SelectShift Automatic® Transmission To enable, move the SelectShift gearshift lever from D (Drive) to S (Sport). In (S) Sport mode, a unique downshift schedule is utilized to keep the transmission in lower gears for enhanced performance and more aggressive engine braking. When the vehicle is in (S) Sport mode, manual gear selection is enabled by using the thumb toggle on the side of the gearshift lever. Press (+) to upshift, press (-) to downshift. Return the gearshift lever to (D) Drive when manual control is no longer desired. Wiper Operation Adjust the wiper stalk and its controls to operate the front and rear wipers. •  Single wipe - Pull the stalk down. •  Intermittent wipe - Raise the stalk upward to position 1. •  Normal wipe - Raise the stalk upward to position 2. •  High speed wipe Raise the stalk to its highest position. Speed Dependent Wipers When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes will decrease. Rear Window Wiper Rear Wiper Operation Press the rocker switch on the end of the lever to change between off, intermittent and low speed. Press it upward once for intermittent, press again for low speed. Press it down to return to intermittent from low speed, press it down once more to turn off. MyKey® MyKey allows you to program certain driving restrictions in order to promote good driving habits. You can program things like: speed restrictions, limited volume levels and traction control always on. For complete information, refer to the MyKey chapter in your Owner's Manual. Auto Wipers* The wipers function when moisture is detected on the windshield, and will adjust the speed of the wipers automatically. Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity of the rain-sensor. •  Low sensitivity - the wipers will automatically operate when the sensor detects a large amount of moisture on the windshield. •  High sensitivity - The wipers will automatically operate when the Washing the Windshield To operate the windshield washer, pull the wiper lever toward you. • For a short spray, pull and release. • For a longer spray, pull and hold the wiper lever toward you. Release the Rear Window Washer To use the rear window washer, push the wiper lever away from you. The washer will spray for as long as you push the lever away from you. When you release the lever, the wiper will continue to operate for a short time. Intermittent Wipe Putting the wiper stalk in intermittent mode allows the driver to set the amount of time between wipes. Use the rotary control on 14 * if equipped * if equipped 15