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:
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your
vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without
getting hung up or damaging underbody components.
The d ...
Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped
The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of
the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up
or down, forward or rearward or to tilt the seat.
Power Seat Switch
Adjust ...
Points to observe before use
The sockets can be used for accessories, e.g. lamps or mobile phone chargers
with a maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A).
If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off, th ...