Ford Escape Owner's Manual
- Introduction
- Congratulations
- Safety and Environment Protection
- Perchlorate material
- Breaking-in your vehicle
- Special Notices
- Data Recording
- Cell phone use
- Export unique (Non–united States/Canada) vehicle specific information
- Vehicle Symbol Glossary
- Instrument Cluster
- Entertainment Systems
- Climate Controls
- Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)
- Dual automatic temperature control (if equipped)
- Rear window defroster
- Lights
- Headlamp control
- Panel dimmer control
- Aiming the headlamps
- Turn signal control
- Interior Lamps
- Bulb Replacement
- Driver Controls
- Multi-function lever
- Tilt steering Wheel
- Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)
- Overhead console (if equipped)
- Electronic compass (if equipped)
- Center console
- Auxiliary power point (12V DC)
- Power windows
- Interior mirror
- Exterior Mirrors
- Speed control (if equipped)
- Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
- Moon roof (if equipped)
- Universal garage door opener (if equipped)
- Positive Retention Floor Mat
- Liftgate
- Cargo Area Features
- Roof Rack System (if equipped)
- Locks and Security
- Keys
- MyKey
- Power door locks
- Childproof door locks
- Remote entry system
- Securicodeâ„¢ keyless entry system (if equipped)
- Securilock passive anti-theft system
- Seating and Safety Restraints
- Front Seats
- Rear seats
- Personal Safety Systemâ„¢
- Safety Belt System
- Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Safety restraints for children
- Safety seats for children
- Tires, Wheels and Loading
- Notice to utility vehicle and truck owners
- Vehicle characteristics
- Information about uniform tire quality grading
- Tires
- Inflating your tires
- Tire care
- Information contained on the tire sidewall
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Snow tires and cables
- Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer
- Trailer towing
- Recreational towing
- Driving
- Starting
- Engine block heater (if equipped)
- Brakes
- AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Controlâ„¢ (RSC Stability Enhancement System
- Steering
- Preparing to drive
- Brake-shift interlock
- Automatic transmission operation (if equipped)
- Manual transmission operation (if equipped)
- Reverse sensing system (if equipped)
- Rearview camera system (if equipped)
- Active Park Assist (APA) (If equipped)
- Blind spot mirrors
- Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System (if equipped)
- Driving through water
- Roadside Emergencies
- Roadside Assistance
- Hazard Flasher Control
- Fuel pump shut-off switch
- Fuses and relays
- CHANGING THE TIRES
- Wheel lug nut torque specifications
- Running out of fuel
- Jump starting
- Wrecker towing
- Customer Assistance
- Getting the services you need
- In california (U.S. only)
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)
- Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
- Ordering Additional Owner’s Literature
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)
- Reporting safety defects (Canada only)
- Cleaning
- Washing the exterior
- Waxing
- Paint chips
- Aluminum wheels and wheel covers
- Engine
- 2.5L I4 engine
- 3.0L V6 engine
- Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts
- Windows and wiper blades
- Instrument panel/interior trim and cluster lens
- Interior
- Leather seats (if equipped)
- Underbody
- Ford and Lincoln car care products
- Maintenance and Specifications
- Service recommendations
- Precautions when servicing your vehicle
- Opening the hood
- Identifying components in the engine compartment
- Windshield washer fluid
- Changing the wiper blades
- Engine oil
- Battery
- Engine coolant
- Fuel filter
- What you should know about automotive fuels
- Essentials of good fuel economy
- Emission control system
- Brake/Clutch fluid
- Transmission fluid
- Air filter
- Vehicle storage
- Motorcraft part numbers
- Maintenance product specifications and capacities
- Engine data
- Identifying your vehicle
- Transmission code designations
- Accessories
- Ford Extended Service Plan
- Scheduled Maintenance
Department of transportation uniform tire quality grades
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is ...
Introduction
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See also:
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when
it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined
by:
a shift range restriction, ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle
equipment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers
and do not fill ...
Operation
A) Driver’s side
B) Passenger’s side
1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs
2) After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the
driver’s vision is no ...
