Ford Escape: Compass calibration adjustment - Electronic compass (if equipped) - Driver Controls - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord Escape: Compass calibration adjustment

Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Start the vehicle.
2. To calibrate, press and hold the RESET control for approximately ten seconds until CAL appears.

Release the control.

3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a

3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to the direction value. It may take up to five circles to complete calibration.
4. The compass is now calibrated.

Center console

    Compass zone adjustment
    1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn ignition to the on position. 3. Start the engine. 4. Press the SETUP control to s ...

    Center console
    Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These include: 1. Cupholders 2. Utility compartment console lid has a CD holder, a business card holder and two pen holders. The util ...

    See also:

    To disengage the service mode
    Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, depress and hold the brake pedal, then press and release the “” button on the remote control transmitter three times. The system will p ...

    Immobilizer Operation
    This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. Th ...

    Fog on the inside of the windows
    The defroster function should be used to remove fog or mist from the inside of the windows. Keeping the windows clean with a commercially available window washing spray will also help prevent f ...