Ford Escape: Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions
WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
(If Equipped)
What Is the Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or when you shift into
reverse (R).
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror Limitations
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
Window Bounce-Back
(If Equipped)
What Is Window Bounce-Back
The window stops and reverses some
distance if it detects an obstacle when
closing.
Overriding Window Bounce-Back
WARNING: If you override
bounce-back, the window does not
reverse if it detects an obstacle...
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors
WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death...
Other information:
System Operation
BCM
The BCM
controls various systems by monitoring inputs from switches, sensors
and network messages from other modules and components on the HS-CAN1 ,
LIN and the GWM . Based on the inputs, the BCM activates outputs. For
example, the BCM monitors the HCM inputs and provides voltage to the
exterior lamps...
Removal
Upper TCU module antenna coaxial cable
Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Separate the wiring guide, remove the bolts and the TCU antenna and bracket as an assembly...