2014 Ford Escape Quick Reference Guide Printing 1 - Page 8

Function Rear View Camera* SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry Keypad* Allows you to lock or unlock the doors 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 5-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, including how to set your own passcodes, refer to the Locks chapter of your Owner's Manual. Function continued 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. operate when the sensor detects a small amount of moisture on the windshield. Note: Keep the outside of the windshield clean. Dirt, bugs and excessive road debris can prevent it from detecting rain. To Reduce Smearing, We Recommend the Following  ower the sensitivity of L the autowipers. •  Switch to normal or high-speed wipe. • Switch the autowipers off. Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering a car wash. •  For a longer spray, pull and hold the wiper lever toward you. Release the lever once the windshield is clear of dirt or debris. This system provides a video image of the area behind the vehicle in the touchscreen. The display automatically appears when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and uses green, yellow and red guides to alert you of your proximity to objects. 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 position 3, its highest position. Rear Window Wiper To operate, press the rocker switch on the end of the lever to change between off, intermittent and low speed. When you shift into R (Reverse), the rear wiper will switch on to intermittent if the front wipers are activated. Speed Dependent Wipers When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes will decrease. Autowipers* 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 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. 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. 14 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 Washing the Windshield To operate the windshield washer, pull the wiper lever toward you. •  For a short spray, pull and release. *if equipped *if equipped 15