Ford Escape: Cargo shade (if equipped)
If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle.
To install the shade:
• Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the mounting features located behind the rear seat on the rear trim panels.
To operate the shade:
1. Grasp the rear edge of the cargo
shade and pull rearward.
2. Secure both ends of the support
rod into the retention slots located
on the rear quarter trim panels.
WARNING: Ensure that the posts are properly latched in
mounting features. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop
or accident if it is not securely installed.
WARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade.
They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision.
Cargo management system (if equipped)
The cargo management system consists of two storage compartments
located in the floor of the rear cargo area.
The larger, rearward, compartment is
for customer storage. To open, lift
the lid with ...
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Stopping and securing the vehicle
1. Park on a level surface, set the
parking brake and activate hazard
flashers.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or R
(Reverse) (manual transmission)
and turn engine ...
