FORD 2013 Escape v.2 User Manual

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Starting and Stopping the

Engine

General Information....................................135
Ignition Switch...............................................135
Keyless Starting.............................................135
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137
Engine Block Heater....................................138

Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions......................................140
Fuel Quality......................................................141
Running Out of Fuel......................................141
Refueling..........................................................142
Emission Control System..........................144
Fuel Consumption.......................................146

Transmission

Automatic Transmission...........................148
Hill Start Assist..............................................150

Four-Wheel Drive

Principle of Operation..................................151
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................151

Brakes

General Information....................................156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes...........................................................156

Parking Brake..................................................157

Traction Control

Principle of Operation.................................158
Using Traction Control................................158

Stability Control

Principle of Operation.................................159
Using Stability Control...............................160

Parking Aids

Parking Aid.......................................................161
Active Park Assist.........................................163
Rear View Camera........................................167

Cruise Control

Principle of Operation.................................170
Using Cruise Control....................................170

Driving Aids

Blind Spot Monitor........................................171
Eco Mode.........................................................175
Steering............................................................176

Load Carrying

Rear Under Floor Storage...........................177
Luggage Covers..............................................177
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................178
Load Limit........................................................179

Towing

Towing a Trailer.............................................188
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Recommended Towing Weights............188
Essential Towing Checks...........................189
Towing Points.................................................191
Transporting the Vehicle............................192
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......193

Driving Hints

Breaking-In.....................................................194
Economical Driving......................................194
Driving Through Water...............................194
Floor Mats.......................................................195

Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Assistance...................................197
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198
Fuel Cut-Off Switch....................................198

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