Ford Escape: Stopping and securing the vehicle - CHANGING THE TIRES - Roadside Emergencies - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord Escape: Stopping and securing the vehicle

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate hazard flashers.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission) and turn engine off.

Removing the jack and tools

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for tempor ...

Removing the jack and tools
1. The jack and tools are located under the carpeted load floor. 2. Pull back the carpet away from the liftgate, and remove the hardboard cover. If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo managemen ...

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Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make su ...

Hitch assist
Hitch assist is a user selectable touch screen feature that can aid the process of guiding the vehicle to the trailer tow hitch. See 109, SURROUND CAMERA SYSTEM. ...

If the Engine Overheats
The engine could overheat temporarily under severe driving conditions. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating during driving: 1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped. 2 ...