Ford Escape: System check and vehicle feature customization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center through the following features:
PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH (if in another language)
When entering the setup menu and a non-English language has been selected, this message will be displayed to change back to English.
Press the RESET button to change back to English.
RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
When this message appears, press the RESET button and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed.
1. OIL LIFE
2. LIFTGATE AND GLASS
3. BRAKE SYSTEM
4. DTE/FUEL LEVEL
5. REAR PARK AID (if equipped)
6. MYKEY DISTANCE (if a MyKey is programmed)
7. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
8. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED
Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.
OIL LIFE
This displays the remaining oil life.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change, perform the following:
1. Press and release the SETUP button to display “OIL LIFE XXX%
HOLD RESET = NEW”.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to reset
the oil life to 100%.
UNITS
Displays the current units in English or Metric.
Press RESET to change between English and Metric.
AUTOLAMP (if equipped)
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off.
Press the RESET control to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
Press RESET to turn autolock on or off.
AUTOUNLOCK
This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.
Press RESET to turn autounlock on or off.
REAR PARK AID (if equipped)
This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
Press the RESET button to turn it off or on.
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY
For more information refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter.
ZONE [XX] RESET = CHANGE (if equipped)
For more information on the compass and compass set up, refer to Electronic compass in the Driver Controls chapter.
RESET FOR CALIBRATION (if equipped)
For more information on the compass and compass set up, refer to Electronic compass in the Driver Controls chapter.
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH
Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.
Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the language choices.
Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to set the language choice.
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 ...
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to sh ...
See also:
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the following commands.
Dial or Call: The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a
phone number or a stored name tag.
Digit Dial: This command allows a ph ...
Maintenance precautions
When maintenance and service are required,
it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service
by yourself, you should familiarize you ...
Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
liftgate, and liftgate flipper glass for unauthorized entry
and ignition for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle
Security Alarm is ar ...