Ford Escape: Checking transmission fluid level for recreational flat towoperation
Before recreational flat towing your vehicle, the transmission fluid level may need to be set to a lower level. These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your transmission. Before you recreational flat tow, your fluid level must be verified by an authorized dealer.
This fluid level is within the normal operating fluid range and does not require that you have your fluid level readjusted after recreational flat tow operation.
See the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on recreational flat towing.
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the
tra ...
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully –
put in first gear.
3. Ensure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug, located o ...
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Remote Start Heated Seats
When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be programmed to turn on automatically
during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition
is turned on. Press the heat ...
Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch Starting the engine Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle Four
wheel drive (4WD) Brake system Steering wheel Cruise control system Electronic stability
control Instrument cluster Ga ...
Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone
is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to “Answer” and press the MENU/SEL knob to acc ...