Ford Escape: Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution.
Emergency maneuvers
• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn
must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,
turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as requi ...
Mud and water
If you must drive through high
water, drive slowly. Traction or
brake capability may be limited.
When driving through water,
determine the depth; avoid water
higher than the bottom of the hubs
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See also:
When CD is in the player (type C and D)
Each brief press of the button
changes the modes in the following
sequence.
*: For type C audio, “BT-A” is displayed.
When the CD mode is selected, the player
will start playback. ...
Emergency towing
For emergency towing when no commercial
tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable,
chain or strap to one of the towing hooks under
the front/rear of your vehicle. Be very careful
when att ...
Wiper deicer switch*
The rear window demister switch can be operated when the engine is running. When
the front wipers have frozen to the windscreen at the parked positions, turning
on this switch will heat the wind ...
