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:
On and off
To switch Collision Warning on or off, press MY
CAR on the center console control panel and
go to Settings
Car settings
Driver
support systems
Collision Warning. If
Collision Warni ...
Vacation Storage
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower ...
Headlamp
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the
headlamp bulb lock ring.
3. Firmly grasp the lock ring and rotate it counterclockwise
to unlock it.
4. Remove the bulb and c ...
