Ford Escape Quiz
Vehicle Care

Interior Cleaning

In this manual: Vehicle Care
Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
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~108min
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Instrument Panel Cleaning

We recommend cleaning only the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens with a damp, soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.

For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you contact an authorized dealer.

Cleaning Plastic

We recommend using only a mild soap solution on a soft cloth. Wipe the area with a clean, soft cloth.

Cleaning Displays and Screens

We recommend using only a microfiber cloth with circular motions to remove fingerprints or dust.

If dirt or fingerprints remain on the screen, apply a small amount of alcohol to a cloth and repeat the cleaning.

Cleaning Leather and Vinyl

We recommend cleaning only leather and vinyl surfaces in the following way:

  1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
  2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
  3. Make sure the leather is dry, then apply a small amount of conditioner to a clean, dry cloth.
  4. Rub the conditioner into the leather until it disappears. Allow the conditioner to dry, then repeat the process for the entire interior. If a film appears, wipe it off with a dry, clean cloth.
  5. For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you contact an authorized dealer.

Cleaning Cloth Seats and Headliner

We recommend cleaning only cloth seats and the headliner in the following way:

  1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
  2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
  3. For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you contact an authorized dealer.

For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If rings form on the fabric, clean the entire area at once, but do not oversaturate or rings may set.

Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats

We recommend cleaning only carpets in the following way:

  1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
  2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
  3. For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you contact an authorized dealer.

For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If rings form on the fabric, clean the entire area at once, but do not oversaturate or rings may set.

We recommend cleaning only floor mats in the following way:

  1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
  2. Wash rubber floor mats with mild soap and warm or cold water.
  3. Thoroughly dry the floor mat before placing it back in your vehicle.

Cleaning Seat Belts

  1. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.

Cleaning Storage Compartments

  1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
  2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.

Cleaning Sunroof Tracks

  1. Remove debris from the tracks with a vacuum cleaner.
  2. Wipe the lamp seal and the mating painted metal roof surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and water solution.

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