Ford Escape (2024 year). Manual in english

ACCESSING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
8 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN

Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.

2. Select

MyView

3. Select

Configure MyView

4. Use the control on the steering wheel

to navigate the menu. See

Customizing the Instrument Cluster
Display

(page 116).

ACCESSING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
12.3 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN

Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.

2. Select

MyView

3. Select

Configure MyView

4. Use the control on the steering wheel

to navigate the menu.

RESETTING THE TRIP
COMPUTER

Use the instrument cluster display
controls to navigate the home screen.

2. Select the trip screen you want to reset.

3. Press and hold the

button until the

system reset confirmation appears.

TRIP DATA

Trip 1 and 2

Provides trip timer, trip average fuel
economy and total trip distance traveled.
For hybrid vehicles, the trip also shows the
distance traveled on electric power only
with the engine off.

Note:

Trip 1 and 2 are selectable screens.

See

Accessing the Trip Computer

(page

121).

This Trip

Provides trip timer, trip average fuel
economy, total trip distance traveled, and
distance traveled on electric power only
with the engine off. If the gasoline engine
has not turned on during the trip then trip
average fuel economy is not shown. This
Trip resets each time you start your vehicle.

Note:

This trip is a selectable screen. See

Accessing the Trip Computer

(page 121).

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Trip Computer

WHAT IS THE HEAD UP
DISPLAY

The system displays information on a
display screen in your field of vision,
allowing you to keep your eyes on the road.
You can select which information the
system displays.

SWITCHING THE HEAD UP
DISPLAY ON AND OFF -
VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN

Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.

2. Select

Head-Up Display (HUD)

3. Switch

Head-Up Display (HUD)

on or

off.

SWITCHING THE HEAD UP
DISPLAY ON AND OFF -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN

Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.

2. Select

Head-Up Display (HUD)

3. Switch

Head-Up Display (HUD)

on or

off.

HEAD UP DISPLAY SETTINGS
- VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN

Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.

2. Select

Head-Up Display (HUD)

3. Select

Adjustment

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Head Up Display

Action

Menu Item

Press the

button.

Adjustment

Press the

button.

2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the

vertical position of the blue frame.
•

Make sure that you can see all of the blue frame.

•

Do not physically move the screen. This can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Position

Press the

button.

2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the

brightness of the display screen.
•

The system adjusts the brightness based on how
dark it is. If you set the brightness to a high level,
the system reduces the brightness at night.

Brightness

Press the

button.

2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the

vertical size of the display screen.
•

A small vertical size could be more suitable if you
sit in a high position.

Vertical Size

Note:

When you save a memory preset

position, your current HUD settings are also
saved to that memory preset position. See

Memory Function

(page 157).

HEAD UP DISPLAY SETTINGS
- VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN

Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.

2. Select

Head-Up Display (HUD)

3. Select

Adjustment

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Head Up Display

Action

Menu Item

Press the

button.

Adjustment

Press the

button.

2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the

vertical position of the blue frame.
•

Make sure that you can see all of the blue frame.

•

Do not physically move the screen. This can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Position

Press the

button.

2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the

brightness of the display screen.
•

The system adjusts the brightness based on how
dark it is. If you set the brightness to a high level,
the system reduces the brightness at night.

Brightness

Press the

button.

2. Use the up and down toggle buttons to adjust the

vertical size of the display screen.
•

A small vertical size could be more suitable if you
sit in a high position.

Vertical size

Note:

When you save a memory preset

position, your current HUD settings are also
saved to that memory preset position. See

Memory Function

(page 157).

HEAD UP DISPLAY
INDICATORS

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The indicator displays in the
instrument cluster display.

Note:

The head up display indicator could

illuminate to supplement an information
message.

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Head Up Display

HEAD UP DISPLAY – TROUBLESHOOTING

HEAD UP DISPLAY – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

The system is malfunctioning or something

is obstructing the display. Make sure that

the head up display is free from obstruction.

If the message continues to appear, have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Head Up Display System Fault See Manual

Press the button on the steering wheel or

center console. The head up display menu

appears in the instrument cluster display.

Make sure the blue frame is fully visible. Do

not manually move the screen. This can

cause damage not covered by your vehicle's

warranty.

Head Up Display To Position Use the

Information Display

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Head Up Display

WHAT IS REMOTE START

The system allows you to remotely start
your vehicle and therefore to heat or cool
the interior to a predetermined
temperature.

REMOTE START LIMITATIONS

Remote start does not work under the
following conditions:

•

The alarm horn is sounding.

•

The hood is open.

•

The transmission is not in park (P).

•

The ignition is on.

•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

•

Remote start is not enabled.

Note:

Do not use remote start if the fuel

level is low.

ENABLING REMOTE START

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Switch

Remote Start

on or off.

Note:

To remote start with FordPass, make

sure that the modem is enabled. See

Connecting FordPass to the Modem

(page 433).

REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE

WARNING:

Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

Use the FordPass App to start the vehicle.

Note:

The turn signal lamps flash twice.

Note:

The parking lamps turn on when the

vehicle is running.

Note:

The horn sounds if the system fails

to start.

Note:

All other vehicle systems remain off

when you have remotely started the vehicle.

Note:

You may have to wait a short period

of time before remotely starting the vehicle
after the vehicle stops running.

Note:

The vehicle remains secured when

you have remotely started it. A valid key
must be inside your vehicle to switch the
ignition on and drive your vehicle.

Note:

A maximum of two remote starts are

allowed. After that you need to turn the
ignition on and off before you can use
remote start again.

Use the FordPass App to switch the vehicle
off.

EXTENDING THE REMOTE
START DURATION

To extend the remote start duration during
remote start, do the following:

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Press the button on the remote
control.

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Remote Start

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Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.

Within three seconds, press the

button again.

If the duration is set to 15 minutes, the
duration extends by another 15 minutes.
This provides a total of 30 minutes.

Note:

Remote start can only be extended

once.

Note:

A maximum of two remote starts, or

one remote start with an extension, are
allowed. To reset the restart procedure
switch the vehicle to on, then to off.

REMOTE START SETTINGS -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: HEATED
STEERING WHEEL

Climate Control Settings

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Press

Climate Control

5. Press a setting.

Note:

If you select

Auto

, the system

attempts to heat or cool the interior to 72°F
(22°C).

Note:

If you select

Last Settings

, the

system remembers the last used settings.

Note:

You cannot adjust the climate control

settings when you have remotely started
the vehicle.

Note:

When you switch the ignition on, the

climate control system returns to the last
used settings.

Heated Seat Settings

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Press

Seats

5. Press a setting.

Note:

If you switch the heated seat settings

Auto

, the heated seats turn on during

cold weather.

Note:

You cannot adjust the heated seat

settings when you have remotely started
the vehicle.

Setting the Remote Start Duration

You can set a duration for Remote Start
to run.

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Press

Duration

5. Press a setting.

REMOTE START SETTINGS -
VEHICLES WITH: HEATED
STEERING WHEEL

Climate Control Settings

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Press

Climate Control

5. Press a setting.

Note:

If you select

Auto

, the system

attempts to heat or cool the interior to 72°F
(22°C).

Note:

If you select

Last Settings

, the

system remembers the last used settings.

Note:

You cannot adjust the climate control

settings when you have remotely started
the vehicle.

Note:

When you switch the ignition on, the

climate control system returns to the last
used settings.

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Remote Start

Heated Seat and Steering Wheel
Settings

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Press

Seats and Steering Wheel

5. Press a setting.

Note:

If you switch the heated seat and

steering wheel settings to

Auto

, the heated

seats and steering wheel turn on during cold
weather.

Note:

You cannot adjust the heated seat

and steering wheel settings when you have
remotely started the vehicle.

Setting the Remote Start Duration

You can set a duration for Remote Start
to run.

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Press

Duration

5. Press a setting.

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Remote Start

SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF

Press the button.

SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF

Press the button to recirculate
air currently in the passenger
compartment.

Note:

Recirculated air may turn off

automatically, or prevent you from switching
on in all air flow modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may
also turn on and off automatically in various
air distribution control combinations to
improve heating or cooling efficiency.

SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF

Press the button.

Note:

Under certain conditions, the air

conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.

Note:

To keep the system and its

components fully functional, switch air
conditioning on and let your vehicle idle at
least once per month for a minimum of two
minutes.

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF

Press the button.

Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.

You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.

Note:

To prevent window fogging, you

cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.

Note:

The heated rear window also turns

on when you select maximum defrost.

Note:

When maximum defrost is on, the air

conditioning compressor may continue to
operate even though you switch off the air
conditioning.

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF

Press the button.

Note:

When you switch maximum cooling

off, air conditioning remains on.

SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF

Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off

after a short period of time.

Note:

Do not use harsh chemicals, razor

blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window as this could cause damage to
the heated rear window grid lines not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Note:

The engine must be running or your

vehicle must be ready to drive to switch the
system on.

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Climate Control - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Center Display Screen/

Automatic Temperature Control

SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED

Note:

Lights on the control illuminate to

indicate the blower motor speed.

Note:

When you switch the blower motor

off, air conditioning turns off and the
windows could fog up.

SWITCHING THE HEATED
MIRRORS ON AND OFF

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.

Note:

Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

Note:

Do not clean the mirror housing or

glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

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Turn the control on the left-hand side of
the climate control to set the left-hand
temperature.

Note:

This control also sets the right-hand

side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.

Turn the control on the right-hand side of
the climate control to set the right-hand
temperature.

DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR

Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents

Press the button.

Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents

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Press the button.

Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents

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Press the button.

AUTO MODE

SWITCHING AUTO MODE ON AND
OFF

Press the button to switch auto
mode on. Repeatedly press the
button to adjust auto mode.

Note:

When you switch auto mode on,

lights on the blower motor control do not
illuminate to indicate the blower motor
speed.

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Automatic Temperature Control

SWITCHING DUAL MODE ON AND
OFF

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Press the button.

CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS

General Hints

•

Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.

•

You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless
of the air distribution setting.

•

To reduce humidity build-up inside your
vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air
always switched on.

•

Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.

•

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

•

To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot
weather, drive with the windows open
until you feel cold air through the air
vents.

Automatic Climate Control

•

Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold
is not necessary. Automatic mode is
best recommended to maintain set
temperature.

•

The system adjusts to heat or cool the
interior to the temperature you select
as quickly as possible.

•

For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.

•

If you press

AUTO

during cold outside

temperatures, the system directs air
flow to the windshield and side window
air vents.In addition, the blower motor
may run at a slower speed until the
engine warms up.

•

If you press

AUTO

during hot

temperatures and the inside of the
vehicle is hot, the system uses
recirculated air to maximize interior
cooling. Blower motor speed may also
reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

Press

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

Press

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

Press

MAX A/C

2. Drive with the windows open for a short

period of time.

Recommended Settings for
Cooling

Press

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather

Press and release defrost or maximum
defrost.

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Automatic Temperature Control

SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

Press the button.

SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

Press the button to recirculate
air currently in the passenger
compartment.

Note:

Recirculated air may turn off

SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF

Press the button.

Note:

Under certain conditions, the air

conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.

Note:

To keep the system and its

components fully functional, switch air
conditioning on and let your vehicle idle at
least once per month for a minimum of two
minutes.

SWITCHING DEFROST ON AND
OFF

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

Press the button on the
touchscreen to switch the
windshield air vents on.

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Make sure that the instrument
panel air vents are switched off.

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Make sure that the footwell air
vents are switched off.

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF

Press the button on the
touchscreen.

Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.

You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.

Note:

You can also press the button on the

instrument panel to switch the maximum
defrost on or off.

Note:

To prevent window fogging, you

cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.

Note:

The heated rear window and air

conditioning also turn on when you select
maximum defrost.

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Climate Control - Vehicles With: 13.2 Inch Center Display Screen/

Automatic Temperature Control

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

Press the button.

Note:

When you switch maximum cooling

off, air conditioning remains on.

Note:

In certain conditions, for example,

cold weather, maximum cooling may not
activate or could run slow when switched
on. This helps reduce power consumption
from the battery.

SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF

Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off

after a short period of time.

Note:

Do not use harsh chemicals, razor

blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window as this could cause damage to
the heated rear window grid lines not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Note:

The engine must be running or your

vehicle must be ready to drive to switch the
system on.

SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED

Press the button to set the
blower motor speed.

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Slide the control to set the
blower motor speed.

Note:

You can press

to set the blower

motor speed.

SWITCHING THE HEATED
MIRRORS ON AND OFF

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
See

Switching the Heated Rear Window

On and Off

(page 135).

Note:

Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

Note:

Do not clean the mirror housing or

glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass.

Note:

The engine must be running or your

vehicle must be ready to drive to switch the
system on.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

Press the temperature controls on either
side of the climate control to set the
temperature for that side.

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Slide the control to set the
temperature.

Note:

You can press

to set the

temperature.

DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR

Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

Press the button on the
touchscreen.

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Automatic Temperature Control

Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

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Press the button on the
touchscreen.

Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

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Press the button on the
touchscreen.

AUTO MODE

SWITCHING AUTO MODE ON AND
OFF

Press the button to switch auto
mode on. Repeatedly press the
button to adjust auto mode.

Adjust the blower motor control or air
distribution control to switch auto mode
off.

AUTO MODE INDICATORS

The indicators are on the Auto Mode
button.

Description

Auto Mode Indicator

Status

The blower motor speed is reduced. Use this setting to
minimize the amount of noise from the blower motor. This
setting increases the time taken to cool the interior.

One indicator illumin-
ated.

The blower motor speed is moderate.

Two indicators illumin-
ated.

The blower motor speed is increased. Use this setting to
reduce the time taken to cool the interior. This setting
increases the amount of noise from the blower motor.

Three indicators illumin-
ated.

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Automatic Temperature Control

SWITCHING DUAL MODE ON AND
OFF

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

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Press the button.

Note:

When dual mode is off, setting the

temperature using the driver side controls,
sets the temperature for both sides.

Note:

Setting the temperature using the

passenger side controls, sets the passenger
temperature and switches dual mode on.

CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS

General Hints

•

Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.

•

You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless
of the air distribution setting.

•

To reduce humidity build-up inside your
vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air
always switched on.

•

Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.

•

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

•

To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot
weather, drive with the windows open
until you feel cold air through the air
vents.

Automatic Climate Control

•

Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold
is not necessary. Automatic mode is
best recommended to maintain set
temperature.

•

The system adjusts to heat or cool the
interior to the temperature you select
as quickly as possible.

•

For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.

•

If you press

AUTO

during cold outside

temperatures, the system directs air
flow to the windshield and side window
air vents.In addition, the blower motor
may run at a slower speed until the
engine warms up.

•

If you press

AUTO

during hot

temperatures and the inside of the
vehicle is hot, the system uses
recirculated air to maximize interior
cooling. Blower motor speed may also
reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

Press

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

Press

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

Press

MAX A/C

2. Drive with the windows open for a short

period of time.

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Climate Control - Vehicles With: 13.2 Inch Center Display Screen/

Automatic Temperature Control

IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL UNIT

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Note:

Depending on your vehicle options,

the controls may look different from what
you see here.

SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF

Press the button.

SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF

Press the button to recirculate
air currently in the passenger
compartment.

Note:

Recirculated air may turn off

SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF

Press the button.

Note:

Under certain conditions, the air

conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.

Note:

To keep the system and its

components fully functional, switch air
conditioning on and let your vehicle idle at
least once per month for a minimum of two
minutes.

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF

Turn the temperature control
clockwise past the highest
setting to maximize defrosting.

Note:

The temperature control springs back

to the highest setting.

Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.

Note:

To prevent window fogging, you

cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.

Note:

The heated rear window also turns

on when you select maximum defrost.

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF

Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise past the
lowest setting to maximize

cooling.

Note:

The temperature control springs back

to the lowest setting.

Note:

When you switch maximum cooling

off, air conditioning remains on.

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Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control

SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF

Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off

after a short period of time.

Note:

Do not use harsh chemicals, razor

blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window as this could cause damage to
the heated rear window grid lines not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Note:

The engine must be running or your

vehicle must be ready to drive to switch the
system on.

SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED

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Turn the control.

Note:

Lights on the control illuminate to

indicate the blower motor speed.

Note:

When you switch the blower motor

off, air conditioning turns off and the
windows could fog up.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

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Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise for cooler temperature
settings.

Turn the temperature control clockwise
for warmer temperature settings.

DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR

Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents

Press the button.

Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents

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Press the button.

Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents

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Press the button.

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Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control

CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS

General Hints

•

Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.

•

You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless
of the air distribution setting.

•

To reduce humidity build-up inside your
vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air
always switched on.

•

Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.

•

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

•

To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot
weather, drive with the windows open
until you feel cold air through the air
vents.

Automatic Climate Control

•

Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold
is not necessary. Automatic mode is
best recommended to maintain set
temperature.

•

The system adjusts to heat or cool the
interior to the temperature you select
as quickly as possible.

•

For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.

•

If you press

AUTO

during cold outside

temperatures, the system directs air
flow to the windshield and side window
air vents.In addition, the blower motor
may run at a slower speed until the
engine warms up.

•

If you press

AUTO

during hot

temperatures and the inside of the
vehicle is hot, the system uses
recirculated air to maximize interior
cooling. Blower motor speed may also
reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

Press

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

Press

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

Press

MAX A/C

2. Drive with the windows open for a short

period of time.

Recommended Settings for
Cooling

Press

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather

Press and release defrost or maximum
defrost.

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WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR
FILTER

The cabin air filter improves the quality of
air in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen
and other particles.

LOCATING THE CABIN AIR
FILTER

You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.

REPLACING THE CABIN AIR
FILTER

Replace the filter at regular intervals.

The cabin air filter is behind the glove
compartment.

To remove the lower glove compartment
and access the filter:

Open the glove compartment.

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2. Press the tab on each side.

3. Fully lower the glove compartment.

4. Pull the glove compartment toward

you.

REFRESHING THE INTERIOR
AIR

MANUALLY REFRESHING THE
INTERIOR AIR

Open auto air refresh screen.

Select

Cabin Refresh

AUTOMATICALLY REFRESHING
THE INTERIOR AIR

If the cabin air recirculates for longer than
35 minutes, the system refreshes the cabin
air. It returns to the previous setting after
a short period of time.

Refreshing the Interior Air Upon
Start

The system may flow fresh air into the
cabin and out through cabin exhaust vents
when starting your vehicle under the
following conditions:

•

Your vehicle has been off for more than
30 minutes.

•

The temperature inside your vehicle is
higher than 75.2°F (24°C).

Remote Start

Ignition Start

The climate control

system pulls

outside air into the

cabin and pushes

cabin air out

through cabin

exhaust vents for

approximately one

minute.

The climate control

system positions

the air inlet door for
outside air entry for

approximately one

minute.

You may choose to
turn on the climate

control front blower

at this time to help

reduce odors.

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FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Sitting improperly, out

of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING:

Do not recline the seat

backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash.

WARNING:

Do not place objects

higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash.

WARNING:

Do not adjust the driver

seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees
from the upright position.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

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•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

MANUAL SEATS

HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

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The front seat head restraints consists of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

Two steel stems.

Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.

ADJUSTING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

WARNING:

Fully adjust the head

restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving.

WARNING:

The head restraint is a

safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts.

WARNING:

Adjust the head

restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.

Note:

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright

driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.

Pull the head restraint up to raise it.

To lower the head restraint:

Press and hold the adjust and unlock
button.

2. Push the head restraint down.

To tilt the head restraint (if equipped):

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Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the preferred position.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, untilted
position.

Note:

Do not attempt to force the head

restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the head
restraint releases to the upright position.

REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT

Pull the head restraint up until it
reaches its highest position.

2. Press and hold the adjust and unlock

button.

3. Pull the head restraint up.

INSTALLING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD
AND FORWARD

WARNING:

Make sure the seat fully

locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward.

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash.

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT

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POWER SEATS

HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

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The front seat head restraints consists of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

Two steel stems.

Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.

ADJUSTING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

WARNING:

Fully adjust the head

restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving.

WARNING:

The head restraint is a

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WARNING:

Adjust the head

restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.

Note:

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright

Pull the head restraint up to raise it.

To lower the head restraint:

Press and hold the adjust and unlock
button.

2. Push the head restraint down.

To tilt the head restraint (if equipped):

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Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the preferred position.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, untilted
position.

Note:

Do not attempt to force the head

restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the head
restraint releases to the upright position.

REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT

Pull up the head restraint until it
reaches its highest position.

2. Press and hold the adjust and unlock

button.

3. Pull up the head restraint.

INSTALLING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD
AND FORWARD

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT CUSHION

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT

(If

Equipped)

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ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR
SUPPORT

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HEATED SEATS

HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Use caution when using

the heated seat if you are unable to feel
pain to your skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions.
The heated seat could cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.

WARNING:

Do not poke sharp

objects into the seat cushion or seat
backrest. This could damage the heated
seat element and cause it to overheat.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury.

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WARNING:

Do not place anything

on the seat that blocks the heat, for
example a seat cover or a cushion. This
could cause the seat to overheat. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.

Do not:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry.

SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS
ON AND OFF

The vehicle must be running to use this
feature.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
The more indicators that display, the
warmer the temperature of the seat.

Note:

The heated seats may remain on

after you remote start your vehicle, based
on your remote start settings. The heated
seats may also turn on when you start your
vehicle if they were on when you switched
your vehicle off.

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MANUAL SEATS

HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

Center Head Restraint

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The head restraint consists of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

Two steel stems.

Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.

Outermost Head Restraint

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The head restraint consists of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

Two steel stems.

Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

ADJUSTING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

WARNING:

Fully adjust the head

restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving.

WARNING:

The head restraint is a

WARNING:

Adjust the head

restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.

Note:

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright

Pull the head restraint up to raise it.

To lower the head restraint:

Press and hold the adjust and unlock
button.

2. Push the head restraint down.

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