Ford Escape: 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.
• with automatic transmission, the transmission is not in P (Park),
• with manual transmission, the parking brake must be released.
WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
Flash-to-pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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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, p ...
See also:
Object Detection System Messages
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT OFF
If your vehicle has the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system, this message may
display if the FCA system cannot activate due to a temporary condition. See Forward
Coll ...
Types of child restraint
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types
according to the age and size of the child.
Rear facing - Infant seat/convertible seat
Forward facing - Convertible seat
Boost ...
Headlamp courtesy delay
This feature operates whenever the lamps
master switch is in the AUTO (5) position and
the ignition is turned off. The headlamps will
remain illuminated for up to 240 seconds.
Note: The time delay ...
