2015 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 171

Load Carrying REAR UNDER FLOOR STORAGE Cargo Management System (If Equipped) LUGGAGE COVERS WARNINGS Make sure that the posts are properly latched in mounting features. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed. Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of your vehicle in a sudden stop or crash. Use the cargo shade to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. E142445 The system is located in the floor of the cargo area. Lift the handle to open. Adjustable Load Floor (If Equipped) E142447 Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the mounting features located behind the rear seat on the rear trim panels to install the cargo shade. To operate the cargo shade: E142446 1. Vehicles with the standard size spare tire can adjust the load floor to two positions. The front of the load floor can be placed either on (for high position) or below (for low position) the ledges behind the rear seats. The rear of the load floor always sits on the two small shelves located on the liftgate trim. Pull the rear edge of the cargo shade rearward. 2. Secure both ends of the support rod into the retention slots located on the rear quarter trim panels. 168 Escape (TM2), enUSA, First Printing