Ford Escape: Notice to utility vehicle and truck owners
Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must:
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers;
• Drive at safe speeds for the conditions;
• Keep tires properly inflated;
• Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and
• Make sure every passenger is properly restrained.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection.
Study your owner’s guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury.
See also:
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature,
special equipment, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry must be
considered. See “Weight of ...
General notes
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior from sunlight. The two roller
sunblinds can only be opened and closed together when the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel is closed.
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Fuse box in the cargo compartment
Open the tailgate.
To open: lift up trunk floor 2 ().
Remove stowage compartment 1.
Open cover 3 of fuse box downwards.
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