Parking brake, Steering, Driving – FORD 2007 Escape v.1 User Manual

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Parking brake

To set the parking brake (1), pull
the parking brake handle up as far
as possible.

The BRAKE warning lamp will
illuminate and will remain
illuminated until the parking brake
is released.

To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up slightly,
then push the handle down.

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic

transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.

See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
• Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it

stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level

(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).

• Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check

for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.

• Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering

pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.

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BRAKE

2007 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Driving

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