Ford Escape: General Information / Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
- Go to the SYNC update page on the
local Ford website.
- Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
- Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to
be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed
on the website.
- Follow the instructions provided to
download the update to the USB drive.
Installing an Update
Note: You can use the system when an
installation is in progress.
- Disconnect all other USB devices from
the USB ports.
- Connect the USB drive with the update
to a USB port.
Note: Installation starts automatically
within 10 minutes.
Status bar.
Home screen.
Clock.
Outside air temperature.
Feature bar.
Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed...
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Select the settings option on
the
feature bar.
Select Automatic Updates.
Select System Wi-Fi.
Switch System Wi-Fi on...
Other information:
The driver and front passenger airbags
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
Front passenger sensing system.
Crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator...
Switching Driver Alert On and Off
Press Settings on the touchscreen.
Press Driver Assistance.
Switch Driver Alert on or off.
Note: The system remains on or off
depending on how it was last set.
Resetting Driver Alert
You can reset the system by either:
Switching the ignition off and on...