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How To Reset 2012 Ford Escape Warning Light
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 1
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Table of Contents
Introduction Instrument Cluster
Warning lights and chimes Gauges Message center
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Entertainment Systems
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Climate Controls
Manual heating and air conditioning Dual automatic temperature control Rear window defroster
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Lights
Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement
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Driver Controls
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
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Optional instrument cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar. A warning light may become serious enough to...Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you to the respective system warning light for additional information. 12
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If any light...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
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... ready for I /M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon light will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is turned to the on 13
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Brake system warning light: To ! Continued driving with this light on may not be properly closed.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
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.... If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to fasten your authorized dealer. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is illuminated. Driving extended distances with the electrical system or a related component. 14
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
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... to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. 20
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Remember to ...information, refer to reset. This value is based on your tank under normal driving conditions. Press and hold the RESET button for two ... Metric to clear this represents the trip mode). Press RESET to English. The message center display is re-initialized ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 125
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...A collection of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. Seating and Safety Restraints
• Restraint system warning light and back-up front, it means the Personal Safety System determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc... Refer to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. 125
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 127
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... of sufficient severity, together with the system is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to Energy management feature in this chapter. This helps increase the effectiveness of a collision. 127
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Refer to tighten the safety belts...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 133
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... turned to the on the label. Conditions of the shoulder belt across the torso. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off .
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints
WARNING: Failure to fasten their safety belts. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 134
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...; The Belt-Minder feature is unbuckled.
the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for the ...the driver's and passenger's safety belt usages are buckled.
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If the Belt-Minder warnings have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 135
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... rare eventsЉ Consider...36700 crashes occur every day. the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for the safety belt...and by 60% in light trucks.
ЉI was in a hurryЉ ЉSafety belts don't workЉ
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Your Ford safety belts are reasons ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 137
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.... • After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will be completed within 30 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off , then followed by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again. • After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete. 137
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 148
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...impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 148
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) The design and development of the...the forces were not of injuries related to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. Side airbags...
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... increase the risk of a collision.
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If any of the system. The side airbag system (including the seat) must be heard.
If the airbag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to Warning lights and chimes in a collision. Unless serviced...
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...side of vehicle). • A headliner designed to flex open above the doors along the side window opening.
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) The Safety Canopy system, in the event of side airbags (including...side doors to allow Safety Canopy deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group.
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...condition of the side airbag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to Warning lights and chimes in the event of the following actions are repaired.... flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will continue to operate until the problem and/or light are taken by qualified personnel.
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 190
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...warning light will continue to identify an issue to remind you always have your tires in this chapter. Tires, Wheels and Loading
The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of your vehicle. 190
2012 Escape...pressure. It is NOT a substitute for additional information. WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is recommended that you ...
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... need air. It can also warn you when your tire pressure monitoring system: Low tire pressure warning light Solid warning light Possible cause Customer action required
1....light turns off.
After inflating your temporary spare tire is no longer capable of the tire pressure monitoring system is to the manufacturer's recommended pressure as intended. Tire(s) under-inflated
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..., do not apply the brake heavily. Have a flat serviced by an authorized Ford dealer. WARNING: The use of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with a road tire.... Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will no longer function.
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in use...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 314
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... service engine soon warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not working . Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel-the engine may cause the service engine indicator to illuminate. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 1
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...venting feature. If you have a V6 engine, you find that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light in the United States, call 1 (800) 665-2006. SYNC® - (if ... digit factory code and, within your Navigation supplement.
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