Ford Escape: Exterior Mirrors
Power side view mirrors
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
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
(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 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
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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 ...
See also:
Fuel Economy Light
For vehicles with the fuel economy mode light, it comes on when the eco (economy)
switch, located on the center console near the shifter, is pressed. For vehicles
with a Driver Information Cente ...
“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator
“PASS AIR BAG
OFF” Indicator
The “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator is located on the center of the instrument panel.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicato ...
Parking brake
Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting
the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position.
Also, the parking brake alone ...