Ford Escape: Driving
- Starting
- Engine block heater (if equipped)
- Brakes
- AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Controlâ„¢ (RSC Stability Enhancement System
- Steering
- Preparing to drive
- Brake-shift interlock
- Automatic transmission operation (if equipped)
- Manual transmission operation (if equipped)
- Reverse sensing system (if equipped)
- Rearview camera system (if equipped)
- Active Park Assist (APA) (If equipped)
- Blind spot mirrors
- Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System (if equipped)
- Driving through water
Recreational towing
Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow
your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a
truck).
Note: Put your climate control system in recircu ...
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See also:
VSA OFF Switch
This switch is under the driver’s side
vent. To turn the VSA system on and
off, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.
When VSA is off, the VSA off
indicator comes on as a reminder.
Pr ...
Tire rotation
Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the
Scheduled Maintenance chapter) will help your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance and longer tire life.
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Wipe Parking
If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT,
they will immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to off before
the driver door is opened or wi ...
