Ford Escape: Starting
- Positions of the ignition
- Preparing to start your vehicle
- Starting the engine
- Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
- Guarding against exhaust fumes
- Important ventilating information
Driving
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Positions of the ignition
1. Off— locks the gearshift lever
and allows key removal. Note: In
order to switch off the engine while
the vehicle is in motion, shift to
neutral and use the brakes to bring
the vehicle to a s ...
See also:
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)
These labels are attached to
the vehicle to reduce vehicle
theft by facilitating the tracing
and recovery of parts from stolen
vehicles. Do not remove
under penalty of law. ...
Lowering the vehicle
WARNING
Pump up the collapsible spare wheel before lowering the vehicle. You could otherwise
damage the wheel rim.
Place the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon nut of the jack so that the
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level by looking at the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid
level i ...
