Ford Escape: Doors and Locks / Autounlock. Autolock. Mislock. Doors and Locks Audible Warnings
Autounlock
What Is Autounlock
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
Autounlock Requirements
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
- The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
- Your vehicle comes to a stop.
- You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to the accessory position.
Switching Autounlock On and Off
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Vehicle Settings.
- Switch Autounlock on or off.
Autolock
What Is Autolock
Autolock is a locking feature that locks
your vehicle doors when you start driving.
Autolock Requirements
Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:
- All doors are closed.
- The ignition is on.
- Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Mislock
What Is Mislock
Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.
Mislock Limitations
When you press the lock button once, the
direction indicators do not flash if:
- Any door or the liftgate is open.
- The hood is open.
When you press the lock button twice
within three seconds, the horn sounds if:
- Any door or the liftgate is open.
- The hood is open.
If you switch mislock off, the horn does not
sound if you press the lock button on the
remote control when a door is open.
Switching Mislock On and Off
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Vehicle Settings.
- Switch Mislock Chirp on or off.
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Central Locking
The power door lock control is on the driver
door.
Press the button to unlock all
doors.
Press the button to lock all
doors...
Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open...
Other information:
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Ford Motor Company...
Overview
NOTICE:
Do not use leaded fuel in a vehicle equipped with a
catalytic converter. In a vehicle that is continually misfueled, the
lead in the fuel will be deposited in the catalytic converter and
completely blanket the catalyst. Lead reacts with platinum to "poison"
the catalyst...