Ford Escape: If your vehicle gets stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off
position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer.
WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h).
The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
• If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering ...
Emergency maneuvers
• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn
must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,
turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as requi ...
See also:
Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote
key. When removed, the key blade can be used
to:
• Lock/unlock the driver's door if the remote
key is not functioning properly
• Lock/unlock th ...
Activating
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on the tailgate.
To stop the opening procedure at the desired position: press the closing
button () in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of t ...
Connecting external devices
Sockets for auxiliary devices in the storage compartment between the front
seats
An auxiliary device, such as an iPod® or MP3
player can be connected to the audio system
via one of the socke ...