FORD 2012 Escape Hybrid - Manual (Page 347)

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as required Inspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter
Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as
in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except
Fiesta)
Inspect frequently,
service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid
and MKZ Hybrid)
1
Every 300 hours of
engine operation
2
Change engine oil and filter (Fiesta)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs
1 Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that
does not normally require replacement. Refer to Air filter in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.
2 Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these conditions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter
Scheduled Maintenance
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