Ford Escape: Basic operating principles - Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System (if equipped) - Driving - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord Escape: Basic operating principles

• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.

    How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
    Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. The d ...

    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 ...

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    How to use luggage room
    CARGO SECURITY SCREEN (If installed) To use the security screen, pull it out of the retractor and hook it to the anchors as illustrated. Stowage Precautions 1. Do not place objects on the car ...

    If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint
    If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as bl ...

    Key reminder chime
    The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. The chime stops under the following conditions. - when the igni ...