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:
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connect
your Bluetooth enabled phone to the
system.
To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
Making Calls
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
phone voice commands it can be the name
of the contact you wish to call or the digits
you want to dial...
How Does Traction Control Work
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces power in order to
increase traction...