Ford Escape: Jump starting
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage.
Running out of fuel
If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable
fuel container, see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and
Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using ...
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This opera ...
See also:
Engine oil and oil filter
Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start
the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine
off and wait for a few minut ...
Tires
Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they
must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them.
Glossary of tire terminology
• Tire label: A label showin ...
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel.
If the vehicle does run out of fuel, a minimum
of 4 litres (0.9 gallons) will be required to
restart the engine. The vehicle will need to be
driven 1.6-5 km (1-3 miles) ...