Ford Escape: Waxing - Cleaning - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord Escape: Waxing

• Wash the vehicle first.
• Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.

    Washing the exterior
    Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong house ...

    Paint chips
    Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the c ...

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    Driver distraction
    A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is par ...

    Replacing the battery in the remote key
    The batteries should be replaced if: • The information symbol illuminates and Low battery in remote control. Please change batteries. is shown in the display and/or • if the locks do not r ...

    Screen settings
    Screen settings can be made (when the vehicle is not moving) for: • Brightness • Contrast 1. PressOK/MENU and choose Image settings and confirm by pressing OK/ MENU. 2. Turn TUNE to the ...