Ford Escape: Interior Air Quality
			
			What Is the Cabin Air Filter
The cabin air filter improves the quality of 
air in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen 
and other particles.
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
Replace the filter at regular intervals.
The cabin air filter is behind the glove 
compartment.
To remove the lower glove compartment 
and access the filter:
	- Open the glove compartment.
	 
 
- Press the tab on each side.
- Fully lower the glove compartment.
- Pull the glove compartment toward 
you.
   Heated Windshield
(If Equipped)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
 When you switch the heated rear 
window on, the windshield wiper 
de-icer turns on.
Heated Rear Window
 Press the button to clear the 
rear 
window of thin ice and fog...
   
 
   Front Seat Precautions
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out 
of position or with the seatback reclined 
too far can take weight off the seat 
cushion and affect the decision of the 
passenger sensing system, resulting in 
serious injury or death in the event of a 
crash...
   
 
   Other information:
   Removal
 NOTE: 
 Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
 
 NOTE: 
 Typical interior front door handle latch release cable clip shown, others similar. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remove the front door trim panel.
 Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation)
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   Manual Park Release - Gasoline
What Is Manual Park Release
Manual park release is used to move your 
transmission from the park (P) position in 
the event of an electrical malfunction or 
emergency.
Manual Park Release Precautions
WARNING: When doing this 
procedure, you need to take the 
transmission out of park (P) which 
means your vehicle can roll freely...