Ford Escape: 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, slippery or unpaved.
Using speed control
The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following buttons work with speed control:
OFF: Press to turn speed control
off.
ON: Press to turn speed control on.
SET +: Press to set a speed or
increase a set speed.
SET –: Press to decrease a set
speed.
RES (Resume): Press to resume a
set speed.
Setting speed control
To set speed control:
1. Press and release ON.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET +.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
5. The indicator light on the
instrument cluster will turn on.
Note:
• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
Disengaging speed control
Tap the brake pedal or clutch pedal (if equipped) to disengage the speed control. Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed.
Note: When you use the clutch pedal to disengage the speed control, the engine speed may briefly increase, this is normal.
Resuming a set speed
Press and release RES. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Increasing speed while using speed control
To set a higher speed:
• Press and hold SET + until you get to the desired speed, then release.
You can also use SET + to operate the tap-up function. Press and release SET + to increase the set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.
• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed, then speed press and release SET +.
Reducing speed while using speed control
To reduce a set speed:
• Press and hold SET– until you get to the desired speed, then release.
You can also use SET– to operate the tap-down function. Press and release SET– to decrease the set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.
• Press the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped) until the desired vehicle speed is reached and press and release SET +.
Turning off speed control
To turn off the speed control, press OFF or turn off the ignition.
Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased.
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 co ...
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Radio control features
VOL + (Volume): Press to increase
the volume.
VOL – (Volume): Press to decrease
the volume.
(Seek): Press to select
the previous/next radio station
preset, CD track or ...
See also:
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle.
(Remote Vehicle Start): This button
will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. ...
Resetting the side windows
You must reset each side window if a side window can no longer be closed fully.
Close all the doors.
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
Pull the corresponding switch on ...
Charging System Indicator
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
elec ...