Ford Escape Quiz

Rear Seat Reminder

In this manual: Rear Seat Reminder
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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What is the Rear Seat Reminder

The rear seat reminder monitors vehicle conditions and reminds you to check for rear seat passengers when you switch the ignition off.

How the Rear Seat Reminder Works

The system monitors when the rear doors have been opened and closed to indicate a possible occupant in the rear seat.

A message is displayed in the information and entertainment screen and a chime sounds when switching the ignition off after any of the following conditions are met:

  • A rear door is opened or closed while the ignition is on.
  • You switch the ignition on within 15 minutes of opening and closing a rear door.
  • You switch the ignition on within 15 minutes after the warning is displayed or sounded.

Rear Seat Reminder Precautions

Rear Seat Reminder Limitations

The system does not detect the presence of objects or passengers in the rear seat. It only monitors whether the rear doors have been opened and closed.

Turning the Rear Seat Passenger Alert System On and Off

  1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Vehicle.
  3. Press the Rear Passenger Alert switch to turn the system on or off.

Six-Month Reminder (If Equipped)

When the system is turned off, a message appears every six months as a reminder that the system is off. You can turn the system back on or leave it off.

Rear Seat Passenger Alert System Indicators

Ford Escape. Rear Occupant Alert System
Ford Escape. Rear Occupant Alert System

Displayed when you turn off the vehicle after the alert conditions have been met.

The message is displayed for a short time. Press Close to acknowledge and clear the message.

Rear Seat Passenger Alert System Audible Warnings

Sounds when you turn off the vehicle after the alert conditions have been met.

The warning sounds for a short time.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Escape quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.