Ford Escape: Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance
product specifications and capacities section of thi ...
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Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the turn signal lights flash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. The starter motor is a ...
Phonebook
Contacts stored in the memory of a paired
phone can be automatically downloaded to the
vehicle’s phonebook each time the phone is
connected to the system. See 141,
TELEPHONE COMPATIBILITY.
Cert ...
Folding the grid up/down
Grasp the lowering edge of the grid and pull it
rearward/upward, or push it downward/forward.
NOTE
If the steel grid is to be used with the
optional cargo area cover, the grid must be
folded d ...
