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:
WARNING: Persons who fit into
the vehicle's seatbelt should not use an
extension. Unnecessary use could result
in serious personal injury in the event of
a crash.
WARNING: Only use extensions
provided free of charge by our dealers.
The dealer will provide an extension
designed specifically for this vehicle,
model year and seating position...
Removal
Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
Remove the heater core tube seal.
Remove the screw and the heater core support bracket...