FORD 2013 Escape v.4 - Manual (Page 7)

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.....................................137
Keyless Starting.............................................137
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................138
Engine Block Heater....................................140
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................142
Fuel Quality.....................................................143
Running Out of Fuel.....................................143
Refueling..........................................................144
Emission Control System..........................146
Fuel Consumption.......................................148
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................150
Hill Start Assist..............................................152
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation.................................153
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................153
Brakes
General Information....................................158
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................158
Parking Brake.................................................159
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................160
Using Traction Control...............................160
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................161
Using Stability Control................................162
Parking Aids
Parking Aid......................................................163
Active Park Assist.........................................165
Rear View Camera.......................................169
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................172
Using Cruise Control....................................172
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Monitor.......................................173
Eco Mode..........................................................177
Steering.............................................................177
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................179
Luggage Covers.............................................179
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................180
Load Limit........................................................181
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................190
Trailer Sway Control....................................190
Recommended Towing Weights.............191
Essential Towing Checks...........................192
Towing Points................................................194
Transporting the Vehicle...........................194
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......195
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................196
Economical Driving......................................196
Driving Through Water...............................196
Floor Mats........................................................197
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................199
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................200
Fuel Shutoff..................................................200
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.......................200
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Escape (TM2)
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