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:
Making a call
1. Ensure that is shown at the
top of the
center console display and that the handsfree
function is in telephone mode.
2. Dial the desired phone number using the
center console keypad or use ...
Sunroof
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control buttons located on the overhead console. The sunroof can
only be opened, closed, or til ...
AUTO button
FULL AUTO mode operation:
When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the
indicator light “FULL AUTO” on the display
illuminates. In this state, fan speed, airflow
distribution, air-inlet cont ...