Ford Escape: Gauges
Base instrument cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar.
Optional instrument cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar.
Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.
Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.
Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.
Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
If equipped with a message center, refer to Message center in this chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English.
Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
• Standard instrument cluster:
Press the SELECT/RESET control once to switch from the odometer to the TRIP A feature. Press the control again to select the TRIP B feature. To reset the trip, press and hold the control again until the trip reading resets.
• Optional instrument cluster:
See TRIP A/B under Message center in this chapter.
Warning lights and chimes
Base instrument cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar. Optional instrument cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar. Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle co ...Message center (if equipped)
Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with an informational message followed by a long ...See also:
Braking
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. We recommend you to
have the vehicle checked at regular intervals according to the service booklet.
CAUTION:
● Avoid driving habits ...
Windows
Press the front of the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise
it.
Pushing or pulling the switch part of the way will open or close the window as
long as the switch is operated. ...
Terrain response operation
Terrain Response selection is via one of two
centre console switches. Depending on vehicle
specification, the control switches may include
a Dynamic program setting. Use the switches
to move throu ...