Ford Escape: Cargo management system (if equipped)
The cargo management system consists of two storage compartments located in the floor of the rear cargo area.
The larger, rearward, compartment is for customer storage. To open, lift the lid with the pull latch. The lid can be removed to allow for flexible storage. To close, lower the lid and press down at the latch area until you hear the latch engage. A pad lock or combination lock can be applied to use the lockable storage feature on the large customer storage bin.
The smaller compartment contains the jack kit. There is also extra storage space for customer use. The lid on the small compartment is accessible and secured by two snap features.
WARNING: This storage compartment is not designed to
restrain objects during a collision with the lid removed.
Cargo shade (if equipped)
If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in the
cargo area of your vehicle.
To install the shade:
• Insert the ends of the cargo
shade into the mounting features
loc ...
Passenger side cargo compartment
Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger side cargo compartment
located in the right rear trim panel which is used to store small items
and may have the Easy Fuel™ white plastic funnel attached o ...
See also:
Heating and defrosting
Heating and defrosting
To direct warm air toward the floor and the
windshield:
1. Set the airflow control dial to the “”
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
most com ...
Deactivating the alarm when triggered
If the alarm has been triggered, it can be
deactivated by any one of the following
methods:
- Pressing the unlock button on the Smart
Key.
- Opening a door using keyless entry.
- Positioning a v ...
Opening/closing automatically from inside
WARNING
Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the
tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch. Monitor the opening procedure
carefully to make s ...
