Ford Escape: Panel dimmer control
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation.
• Move the control to the full
upright position, past detent, to
turn on the interior lamps.
• Rotate to full down position (past
detent) to prevent interior lamps
from illuminating when the doors are opened.
Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the low beam headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
• the ignition must be in the on position.
• the headlamp control must be in the off, parking lamps or autolamp
position ...
Aiming the headlamps
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Verti ...
See also:
Overview of occupant safety
important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
seat belts
child restraint systems
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional ...
Clock
To set the time:
1. Press the CONFIG button to enter the menu options. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
to scroll through the available setup features. Press the TUNE/MENU knob or press
the Time screen bu ...
Recommended towing weights
See 197, WEIGHTS, for details of the Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross train weight
(GTW), axle weights and maximum payload.
Europe only:
When towing, the maximum permissible Gross
Vehicle Weig ...
