Ford Escape: Panel dimmer control
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation.
• Move the control to the full
upright position, past detent, to
turn on the interior lamps.
• Rotate to full down position (past
detent) to prevent interior lamps
from illuminating when the doors are opened.
Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the low beam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the on position. • the headlamp control must be in the off, parking lamps or autolamp position ...Aiming the headlamps
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer. Verti ...See also:
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you
become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
○ Keep the ve ...
Security indicator light
Type A
Type B
The security indicator light deters potential
thieves by indicating that the vehicle is
equipped with an immobilizer system. It
begins flashing in the following ways. ...
M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use winter tires or all-season tires. Both
types of tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the snowflake
symbol in addition to th ...