Ford Escape: Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully –
put in first gear.
3. Ensure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug, located on
the lower, forward driver side of the
transmission, and inspect the fluid
level.
6. Fluid level should be at bottom of the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at
the bottom of the opening.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter.
Checking transmission fluid level for recreational flat towoperation
Before recreational flat towing your vehicle, the transmission fluid level
may need to be set to a lower level. These guidelines are designed to
prevent damage to your transmission. Before you recre ...
Air filter
Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element
listed. Refer t ...
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Airbag deployment effects
When an airbag inflates, a
fine
powder is released. This is normal
and not an indication of a malfunction.
The powder may cause irritation to the
skin and should be thoroughly flushed
from eye ...
Using the Bluetooth® audio/phone
1 Bluetooth® connection condition
If “BT” is not displayed, the
Bluetooth® audio/phone
cannot be used.
2 Display
A message, name, number,
etc. is displayed.
Lower-case characters and
s ...
Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or 3 (4-speed models), or D or 4 (5-speed models).
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
& ...
