Ford Escape: Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution.
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 ...
Mud and water
If you must drive through high
water, drive slowly. Traction or
brake capability may be limited.
When driving through water,
determine the depth; avoid water
higher than the bottom of the hubs
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See also:
Select Another Mobile Phone
This feature allows you to select and start using another
phone paired with the Uconnect™ Phone.
• Press the button to begin.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
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Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or
death. ...
Isofix anchor points (not Australia)
Do not attempt to fit ISOFIX
restraints
to the centre rear seating position.
The anchor bars are not designed to
hold an ISOFIX restraint in this
position.
If the restraint is not correctly
a ...
