Ford Escape: Cargo shade (if equipped)
If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle.
To install the shade:
• Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the mounting features located behind the rear seat on the rear trim panels.
To operate the shade:
1. Grasp the rear edge of the cargo
shade and pull rearward.
2. Secure both ends of the support
rod into the retention slots located
on the rear quarter trim panels.
WARNING: Ensure 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.
WARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade.
They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision.
Cargo management system (if equipped)
The cargo management system consists of two storage compartments
located in the floor of the rear cargo area.
The larger, rearward, compartment is
for customer storage. To open, lift
the lid with ...
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Seatbelt warning light and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt
warning device at the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat, as required by current
safety standards.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON ...
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. It
shows the status of many vehicle systems.
The DIC buttons are located below the climate control system.
MENU: Press thi ...
Activating/deactivating
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
To switch on: press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode.
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