Stopping and securing the vehicle, Roadside emergencies – FORD 2009 Escape Hybrid v.2 User Manual

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• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare

tire/wheel

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter weather driving capability
• Wet weather driving capability
• All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.

Stopping and securing the vehicle

1. Park on a level surface, set the
parking brake and activate the
hazard flashers.

2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
and turn engine off.

BRAKE

RELEA

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2009 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

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