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Ford Escape: General Information / Using the Touchscreen

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen

  1. Status bar.
  2. Home screen.
  3. Clock.
  4. Outside air temperature.
  5. Feature bar.

Status Bar

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Cell phone microphone muted.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Audio system muted.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Software update installed.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Wi-Fi connected.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Cell phone roaming.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Text message received.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Automatic crash notification system off.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Cell phone network signal strength.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Vehicle data sharing on.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Vehicle location sharing on.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Vehicle data and vehicle location sharing on.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Wireless charger active.

Feature Bar

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Select to use the radio, a USB, a media player or a Bluetooth device.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Select to adjust climate settings  

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Select to make calls and access the phonebook on your cell phone.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Select to use the navigation system.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Select to search for and use compatible apps on your iOS or Android device.

Ford Escape. Using the Touchscreen Select to adjust system settings.

Cleaning the Touchscreen

See Cleaning Displays and Screens.

    General Information

    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

    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:

    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Odor Treatment


    Inspection NOTE: There are typically 4 types of objectionable odors found in a vehicle: chemical odors environmental odors human and other interior-generated odors microbiological odors Before determining that A/C odor treatment is required, determine the source and the circumstances under which the odor occurs...

    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Heated Windshield . Heated Rear Window. Heated Exterior Mirrors


    Heated Windshield (If Equipped) Windshield Wiper De-Icer When you switch the heated rear window on, the windshield wiper de-icer turns on. Heated Rear Window Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. The heated rear window turns off after a short period of time...

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