2014 Ford Escape Quick Reference Guide Printing 1 - Page 10

Comfort Comfort continued Memory Function* The memory function allows a "one-touch" recall of personalized memory features like the positions of the driver seat and power mirrors. Use the memory controls located on the driver's door to program and then recall memory positions. Ambient Lighting* Illuminate the interior with a choice of several colors by using the ambient lighting feature. The ambient lighting controls are located on the overhead console.  olor Palette - Press to cycle through the various C color choices.  ontrol Knob - Turn the knob past the first detent to C switch ambient lighting on and adjust the brightness.  earch Mode - Press to switch on all interior lamps S and ambient lighting. Press again to turn the interior lamps off. The ambient lighting switches on when you switch the ignition and the headlamps on. The ambient lighting will remain on until you switch the ignition off and either lock your vehicle, or allow the accessory delay timer to expire. Heated Front Seats* The front heated seat controls are located on the center console near the gearshift lever. Rotate the dial to select your preferred heat mode. Cargo Storage* You can store additional items in the cargo space located underneath the front passenger seat. You can reach the space from the second row. A cargo storage compartment is located underneath the load floor in the rear of the vehicle. Lift the release handle to open it. Vehicles with the standard sized spare tire can adjust the load floor to two positions: high or low. There are four tie-down anchors in the rear cargo area (one in each corner) to help secure objects. *if equipped To program position 1, press and hold the 1 button until you hear a tone. Use this same procedure to set positions 2 and 3 using the respective buttons. You can now use these controls to recall the set memory positions. Tilting Front-row Head Restraints Panoramic Vista Roof® and Power Sunshades* The moonroof and sunshade controls are located on the overhead console. Both controls have a "one-touch" opening and closing operation. Press and release the rear of the sunshade control to open the sunshade. Press and release the front of the sunshade control to close the sunshade (if the moonroof is open it will close automatically prior to the sunshade). Press and release the rear of the moonroof control to open the sunshade and glass panel. Press and release the front of the moonroof control to close the glass panel. Tilt the head restraint forward for additional comfort by gently pulling the top of the head restraint. Once it is in the forward-most position, tilting it forward once more will release it to the upright position. Note: Do not attempt to force the head restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint releases to the upright position. Rear Reclining Seats* Pull the lever up to recline the seatback to the desired position. Pull the lever up to fold the seatback forward. You may need to fold the outboard head restraints and lower the center head restraint first. 18 *if equipped 19