Ford Escape: General Information / Using the Touchscreen

- Status bar.
- Home screen.
- Clock.
- Outside air temperature.
- Feature bar.
Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
Automatic crash notification
system off.
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Vehicle data sharing on.
Vehicle location sharing on.
Vehicle data and vehicle
location
sharing on.
Wireless charger active.
Feature Bar
Select to use the radio, a USB,
a
media player or a Bluetooth
device.
Select to adjust climate
settings
Select to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell
phone.
Select to use the navigation
system.
Select to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device.
Select to adjust system settings.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See Cleaning Displays and Screens.
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road...
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...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Grinder
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock ..
USB Ports
The USB ports are located in the media bin
under the instrument panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB
media devices, memory sticks, flash drives
or thumb drives, and charge devices if they
support this feature.
Select this option to play audio from your
USB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain
audio apps such as iHeartRadio through a
USB or Bluetooth enable..