Ford Escape: Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Connecting the jumper cables
Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharge ...
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
1. Remove th ...
See also:
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine
oil in this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommen ...
Manual Rearview Mirror
Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center and move it for a clearer view
behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you.
Push the tab forward for daytime us ...
Fuel Gauge
Metric
English
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel the vehicle
has left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the
vehicle the fuel ...
