Essential Information - Ford Escape Quick Reference Manual

Essential Information

Fuel Tank Capacity/
and therefore protected
Fuel Info against dust, dirt, water,
snow and ice.
Your vehicle has a 15.4
Wait 5–10 seconds from
gallon (58.5L) fuel tank
the time the refueling
capacity. If your vehicle is
nozzle is shut-off until you
not a flexible fuel vehicle,
remove the nozzle from the
then only use unleaded fuel
vehicle to allow residual
or unleaded fuel blended
fuel in the nozzle to drain
with a maximum of 15%
into the tank. When using
ethanol. Do not use fuel
a portable fuel container,
ethanol (E85), diesel,
slowly insert the fuel funnel
fuel-methanol, leaded
(located in the spare tire
fuel or any other fuel
compartment), and pour
because it could damage
the fuel into the funnel.
or impair the emission
control system.
Note: Do not use
aftermarket funnels as they
Easy Fuel System
®
will not work with the Easy
With this system, you Fuel system and may cause
simply open the fuel door, damage. Properly clean the
insert the nozzle and begin funnel after each use.
fueling. It is self-sealing
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Location of SOS Post-Crash
Spare Tire and Tools Alert System
TM
Your spare tire and tools Provides audible and visual
alarms when a crash causes
are located beneath the
the deployment of an airbag
carpeted load floor in the
or the activation of the
rear of your vehicle. The
spare tire is designed for safety belt pretensioners.
emergency use only and The turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound.
should be replaced as soon
To deactivate, press the
as possible. For complete
hazard flasher control or
details on changing your
the panic button on
tire, refer to the Changing a
Road Wheel section in the your remote transmitter.
Wheels and Tires chapter
of your Owner's Manual.
only active
Essential Information
continued
Towing Your Escape
to the Inflating Your Tires
section in the Wheels
Towing your vehicle behind
and Tires chapter of
an RV or any other vehicle
your Owner's Manual for
may be limited. Refer to
more information.
Towing the Vehicle on
Four Wheels section in the
Fuel-efficient
Towing chapter of your
Transmission
Owner's Manual.
Your vehicle has been
Tire Pressure
designed to improve fuel
Monitoring System
economy by reducing fuel
usage while coasting or
Your vehicle illuminates a
decelerating. This may
low tire pressure warning
be perceived as a light to
light in your instrument
medium braking sensation
cluster when one or more
when removing your foot
of your tires are significantly
from the accelerator pedal.
underinflated. If this
happens, stop and check
Rear Window Buffeting
your tires as soon as
You may hear a pulsing
possible. Inflate them to
noise when just one of the
the proper pressure. Refer
windows is open. Lower the vehicle is in R (Reverse),
opposite window slightly to and will detect objects
reduce this noise. Press the up to 6 feet (1.8 m) away,
switch to open the window. with decreased coverage
Lift the switch to close at the outer corners of the
bumper). See the Parking
the window.
Aids chapter in your Owner's
Front and Rear
Manual for complete
Sensing System*
information on your
vehicle's sensing systems.
This system sounds an
audible warning tone if Note: Visibility aids do
there is an obstacle near not replace the need to
the vehicle's front or rear watch where the vehicle
bumpers. As the vehicle
is moving. Refer to your
moves closer to the
Owner's Manual for safety
obstacle, the rate of the information, more detail
warning tone increases and limitations.
in frequency. The front
Roadside Assistance
sensors are automatically
activated when the vehicle
Your new Ford vehicle
is in D (Drive) and the
comes with the assurance
vehicle speed is below
and support of 24-hour
6 mph (10 km/h). The
emergency roadside
system will detect objects
assistance. To receive
up to 27 inches (70 cm)
roadside assistance in
away from the front of the
the United States, call
vehicle and about 14 inches
1 (800) 241-3673.
(35 cm) to the side of the
In Canada, call
front end. The rear sensors
1 (800) 665-2006.
are active only when the
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