Ford Escape: Keys and Remote Controls / Opening and Closing the Flip Key. Removing the Key Blade
Opening Your Flip Key
Press the round button on the remote
control to extend the flip key.

Note: Inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush.
Closing Your Flip Key
Press and hold the round button on the
remote control to fold the key blade when
not in use.

Removing the Key Blade

Push the release button on your passive
key and pull the key blade out.
Use your remote control to access various
vehicle systems.
Note:The buttons on your remote may vary
depending on the vehicle region or options.
Unlock
Press the button to unlock all
doors...
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again, or switch the ignition on
to turn it off.
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off...
Other information:
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance
schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and may help to
increase the value of your vehicle when
you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for
completed maintenance with your vehicle...
Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove and discard the RDU fluid fill plug.
Remove and discard the RDU fluid drain plug and allow the RDU fluid to drain...