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:
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (i ...
Closing
WARNING
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away
from the cargo comp ...
Hazard Warning Flashers
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the
switch bank below the climate controls.
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional ...
