Ford Escape: 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 operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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 ...
Connecting the jumper cables
Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharge ...
See also:
Center Table
On LX and EX models
To use the center table, pull up the
outside edge of the table until it
latches. To store it, pull the lever and
lower the table.
Sitting on or getting under the ta ...
Cruise control indicator light
This light illuminates when the “CRUISE”
main switch is pressed.
If you press the main switch button while
turning the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise
control function is deactivat ...
Seats
ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
WARNING:
o Never adjust the driver’s seat while the
vehicle is moving. Any sudden or unexpected
movement of the seat could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle re ...