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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Installing the cover
1. Press the end piece on one side of the
cargo area cover into the retaining bracket
in the side panel of the cargo area 1.
2. Do the same on the opposite side 2.
3. Press both sides of the cov ...
Recreational towing
Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow
your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a
truck).
Note: Put your climate control system in recircu ...
Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the ...
