Ford Escape: Exterior Mirrors - Driver Controls - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord Escape: Exterior Mirrors

Power side view mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in

motion. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

Blind spot mirrors

Blind spot mirrors

Your vehicle is equipped with blind spot mirrors. Refer to Blind spot mirrors in the Driving chapter.

Fold-away mirrors

Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.

Heated outside mirrors

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) (if equipped)

Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated.

Do not remove ice from the

Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place.

These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

    Interior mirror
    The interior rearview mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in mo ...

    Speed control (if equipped)
    With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippe ...

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    Parking brake
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