Ford 2010 Escape Hybrid - Manuals

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. HYBRID OPERATION This hybrid vehicle combines electric and gasoline propulsion without...

Stopping: The gas engine may shut off to conserve fuel as you come to a stop. Restarting the vehicle is not required. Simply step on theaccelerator when you are ready to drive. Transmission Operation: Due to the technologically advanced, electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (eCV...

Engine: The engine speed in your hybrid is not directly tied to your vehicle speed. Your vehicle’s engine and transmission are designed todeliver the power you need at the most efficient engine speed. Duringheavy accelerations, your hybrid may reach high engine speeds (up to6000 RPM). This is charac...

Additional Tips: • Do not carry extra loads • Be mindful of adding external accessories that may increaseaerodynamic drag • Observe posted speed limits • Perform all scheduled maintenance • There is no need to wait for your engine to “warm up”. The vehicle isready to drive immediately after starting...

Question Answer What does it mean when mypower assist gauge moves to theright? To the left? Electricity is coming out of thebattery when the gauge moves tothe right. Electricity is going intothe battery when the gauge movesto the left. What is the fan noise I hear fromthe rear of my hybrid? The fan ...

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this ty...

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmom...

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turnsoff when the speed control systemis disengaged. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock 威 passive anti-theft ...

HEV engine off reminder chime: Sounds for 10 seconds when the PRNDL is in the P (Park) position and the Driver’s door is ajar (open)while ignition is on. Always turn your ignition key to off and remove keybefore leaving your vehicle. (The engine may be off when the vehicle isstopped, yet the key is ...

MESSAGE CENTER Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehiclesystems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster. Info Pres...

AVG MPG (L/100km) Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallonor liters/100 km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveledby gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for ...

System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedlyto cycle the message center throughthe following features: PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH (if in another language) When entering the setup menu and a non-English language has beenselected, this message will be displayed to chan...

2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to resetthe oil life to 100%. Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months to another value, proceed to Step 3. 3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press theRESET button to chan...

RESET FOR CALIBRATION For more information on the compass and compass set up, refer to Electronic compass in the Driver Controls chapter. LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French....

SPACE FOUND PULL FORWARD (if equipped) — May display when using the active park assist system. See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. SPACE FOUND STOP (if equipped) — May display when using the active park assist system. See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for ...

AUDIO SYSTEMS Note: If your volume is muted and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is displayed, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. AM/FM/single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injur...

Setting the clock To set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use thememory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time–hours andminutes. The clock will then begin from that time. AM/FM Radio / VOL (Power/Volume): Press to turn the radio on/off. Turn theknob to increase/decre...

SEEK/TRACK: Press SEEK/TRACK to seek to the previous/next channel. If aspecific category is selected, (Jazz,Rock, News, etc.), press SEEK/TRACK to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold SEEK/TRACK to fast seek through the previous/next channels. SCAN: Press SCAN f...

SATELLITE RADIO MENU: Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu.Press / to cycle through the following options: • CATEGORY MENU- Press OK to enter category mode. Press / to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS 威 channel Categorie...

d. DISABLE ALERTS/ENABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when yourselected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The systemdefault is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appearin the display. The menu listing will display the opposit...

Sound Adjustments Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features: BASS: Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the level of bass. TREBLE: Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the level of treble. BALANCE: Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. FADE: Press SEEK/TR...

Your vehicle is equipped with anAuxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). TheAuxiliary Input Jack provides a wayto connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers withhigh fidelity. To achieve optimalperfor...

Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port located on the instrumentpanel. This feature allows you toplug in media playing devices,memory sticks, and also to chargedevices if they support this feature.For further information on thisfeature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC 威 s...

CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authori...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS 威 satellite or SIRIUS 威 tower to the vehicle antenna. You are in a location th...

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL 1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflowdistribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or coolthe vehicle to reach the desired temperature. Turn to increa...

5. Power/ : Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is shut out. Press + or – to manually increase/decrease the fan speed. The manual fan speed settingwill appear on the left side of the display. Press AUTO to return to fullautomatic control. 6. P...

5. Set highest fan setting initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents ...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. Rotate back to to turn the headlamps off. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe ...

2. Rotate the headlamp control to the autolamp position. 3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position. 4. Turn the key to the on position. 5. Turn the key back to the off position. 6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlightsshould turn on). 7. Turn the headlamp contro...

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the on position. • the headlamp control must be in the off , parking lamps or autolamppo...

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmerswitch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lightingconditions. AIMING TH...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster onthe headlamp, then turn theadjuster either clockwise (to adjustup) or counterclockwise (to adjustdown) aligning the upper edge ofthe light pattern to the horizontalline. 6. Move the opaque cloth to coverthe right-hand headlamp and repeatSteps 4 and 5 for the left-ha...

The map lamp controls (withoutmoon roof) are located on the domelamp. Press the button on eitherside of each map lamp to illuminatethe lamps. Press the button again toturn off the lamps. For models equipped with a moonroof, the map lamps are located onthe moon roof control panel. Pressthe button on ...

Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells, cupholders,the console bin and the console traywith a choice of several colors. Theambient lighting control switch islocated on the floor console. Toactivate, press and release thecontrol to cycle through the colorchoices plus the off state. The ...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pr...

Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate therear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired position.Select: 2 — Normal speed operation of rearwiper. 1 — Intermittent operation of rearwiper. O (off) — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as de...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. Slide on rod feature The visor will slide back and forthon the rod for increased sunlightcoverage. Rotate the visor towardsthe side window and extend itrearward for additional sunlightcoverage. Note: To stow the visor b...

2. To calibrate, press and hold theRESET control for approximatelyten seconds until CAL appears.Release the control. 3. Slowly drive the vehicle in acircle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to thedirection value. It may take up to five circles to complete calibration. 4. The c...

One-touch down (AUTO) Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press the switch completelydown to the second detent andrelease quickly. The window willopen fully. Momentarily press theswitch to any position to stop thewindow operation. Window lock The window lock feat...

Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interiorrear view mirror since this may impair proper mirrorperformance. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harshabrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Note: If equipped with a rearview camera system, a vide...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could cause damage to the glass...

Navigation system hands freecontrol features (if equipped) Press and hold control briefly until the voice icon appears on the navigation display to use thevoice command feature. Press to complete a voice command. For further information on thenavigation system, refer to the Navigation System supplem...

For further information on the Navigation system/SYNC 威 system, refer to the Navigation System and SYNC 威 supplements. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up(from the closed position) to ventilate the vehicle. WARNING: Do not let children play w...

FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U 威 system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received ...

3. Use a long, flat object to depressthe tongue in the endcaps on bothsides of the cross-bar. 4. Slide the cross-bar assembly offthe end of the rail. Be sure to check that the thumbwheels are tight each time load isadded, or removed from the roof rack, and periodically while traveling.Always ensure ...

KEYS Your vehicle is equipped with twoIntegrated Keyhead Transmitters(IKTs). The key blade functions as aprogrammed key which starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks all thedoors. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote entrytransmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-progr...

POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door only. Allother doors will remain locked. Locking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder t...

Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using thevehicle’s message center, refer to Message center information in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Autounlock The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the on position, a...

1. Place the key in the ignition andturn the ignition to the on position. 2. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 3. Turn the ignition from the onposition to the off position. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back ...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Note: Setting the lock for on...

The IKT allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicledoors. • remotely lock all the vehicledoors. • remotely open the power liftgateglass. • activate the personal alarm. • operate the illuminated entryfeature. The remote entry lock/unlockfeature operates in any ignitionposition except while the key i...

Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Unlocking can be switched between two step and one step doorunlocking by pressing and holding both and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately4 seconds. The turn signal will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle h...

Replacing the battery The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter uses one coin type three-voltlithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of theIKT near the key ring in order toremove the battery cover. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery termin...

The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if: • the ignition is turned to the on position, or • the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The lights will not ...

To unlock all doors and liftgate, press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds of entering the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. To lock all doors and liftgate, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. Note: The driver’s door must be closed. You do not need to enter the keypad co...

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in the offposition, the indicator will flashonce every two seconds toindicate the SecuriLock 威 system is functioning as a theftdeterrent. • When the ignition is in the on position, the in...

4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition tothe 1 (off) position, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keepthe ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no mor...

MyKey™ Restricted Features Standard settings – These settings cannot be changed • The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder 威 is activated until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder 威 operation. • Low fue...

Note: The MyKey™ can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was created, otherwise a standard key (Administrator key) is required todisable the MyKey™ programming. To clear all MyKeys™ go to step 2 inthe Disable MyKey™ section. Programming MyKey™ Optional Settings Turn the ignition on using an...

Check MyKey™ System Status The vehicle System Check will provide the status of the followingMyKey™ parameters: • MYKEY MILES — This odometer only tracks mileage when a MyKey™is used. If mileage does not accumulate as expected, then theMyKey™ is not being used by the intended user. The only way tores...

FRONT SEATS WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Before...

To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into theguide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint downuntil it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as poss...

3. Flip seat forward. Attach the safety belt web snapbutton to the quarter trim panelsnap button. This will ensure thatsafety belt does not get caught bystaying out of the seat back foldingpath. 4. To release seatback, pull theseatback release lever (on top ofseat) toward the front seat. This iscomm...

5. Rotate seatback down into loadfloor position. Returning the second row seats to upright position 1. Pull seatback up and into uprightposition making sure seatback locksinto place and the red seatunlatched indicator on releasepaddle is not visible. 2. Rotate seat cushion down into theseating posit...

To install the second row cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboardside of the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the hinges arelocked into place. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System™ The Personal Safety System™ provides an improved overall level offrontal crash protection to front seat occupants and ...

occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seatsand they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective wayto reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupantsare properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children aremuch safer when...

increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, thesafety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is ofsufficient severity, together with the front airbags. Safety belt energy management retractors The front and rear outboard safety belt energy managemen...

(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers. Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoul...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating ...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ I have an airbag ⬙ Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. ⬙ I’d rather be thrown clear ⬙ Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely toDIE. Safet...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. DO NOT START THEENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (Approximately1 minute). • Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off. 3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then un...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries.Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from adeploying airbag. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, s...

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustains alongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the airbag sensors to closean electrical circuit that initiatesairbag inflation. The fact that theairbags did not inflate in a collisi...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).C...

WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the status of the system. Refer to Airbag readines...

The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateraldeceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuitthat initiates airbag inflation.The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the system. Rather, it...

How does the Safety Canopy 姞 System work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy 威 System included recommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the risk...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pa...

Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in ani...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infantsor tod-dlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddlerseat). Small...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Re-straintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated be- low by “X” LATCH(loweran-chorsandtoptetheran-chor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safet...

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions and warnings provided for install...

training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained inthe correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and yourpediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child andproperly installed in the veh...

Perform the following steps when installing the child seat withcombination lap/shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination lap a...

8. Remove remaining slack from thebelt. Force the seat down with extraweight, e.g., by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling up on the shoulder belt inorder to force slack from the belt.This is necessary to remove theremaining slack that will exist oncethe additional weight of...

Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attachingchild safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH loweranchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved.Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Referto Recom...

2. Locate the correct anchor for theselected seating position. There are three tether anchorslocated on the headliner at the rearof the vehicle. 3. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. The arrow in the above graphicpoints toward the front of thevehicle. If the tether strap is clippedincorrec...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD System (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Four Wheel Drive (4WD) system.With the 4WD option, power will be delivered to the front wheels anddistributed to the rear wheels as needed. This increases traction whichmay enable you to safely drive over terrain an...

government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from thenorm due to variat...

At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and checkthe tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflateall tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automaticservice ...

To check the pressure in your tire(s): 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from drivingeven a mile. If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. driven morethan 1 mile [1.6 km]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires arehot from driving and it is norm...

the valve stem. Inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises andother signs of damage or excessive wear. If internal damage to the tire issuspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to berepaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged or showsigns of exc...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck...

Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapidtreadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer.Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rearsuspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels. The tires should also be...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tir...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h)...

11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety ComplianceCertification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. Treadwear, Traction and Tempe...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...

To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System,have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on yourvehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of ...

Low TirePressure WarningLight Possiblecause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is inuse. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condition...

SNOW TIRES AND CABLES WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicle design p...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehi...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. Tires, Wheels and Lo...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.” on your vehicle’s plac...

cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb.(99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 -440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity tocarry that much weight. In metric units, the calculation would be:635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 ...

4WD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) Trailer Weight Range - lb (kg) Maximum frontal area of trailer - ft 2 (m 2 ) 2.5L 5040 (2286) 1000 (454) 24 (2.2) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. For defini...

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to hook retainers on thevehicle. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under thetrailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. Do ...

• Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service interval...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the vehicle is notrunning. 3. On— all electrical circuitsoperational and warning lights willilluminate. This is the position th...

Note: After starting the vehicle, the engine may stop running to conserve fuel after it is warmed-up and the high voltage battery issufficiently charged. Note: If the vehicle does not start, put the gearshift lever into P (Park), turn the ignition off, then attempt to start the vehicle again. If the...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainsteering control during ha...

Regenerative braking does not take the place of the standard frictionbrakes; it only assists them. Regenerative braking has also been designedto interact with the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Regenerative brakingis disabled when the ABS is activated or the battery is fully charged. Parking brake Ap...

When AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 performs a normal system self-check, some drivers may notice a rumble, grunting, or grinding noise afterstartup and when driving off. When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 you may experience the following: • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • ...

or avoiding objects in the roadway. The ESC system operates by applyingbrakes to one or more of the wheels individually and, if necessary,reducing engine power if the system detects that the vehicle is about toskid or slide laterally. During ESC events the “sliding car” icon in the instrument cluste...

AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 system can be restored by pressing the AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 button again or by turning off and restarting the engine. If you switch off the traction control, the “sliding car” icon will illuminate steadily. Pressing t...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Understanding the gearshift positions of theelectronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission(eCVT) P (Park) This position locks the transmissionand prevents the front wheels fromturning. To put your vehicle in gear: 1. Start the engine 2. Release the park...

D (Drive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. L (Low) • Provides maximum engine braking. • The transmission may be shifted into L (Low) at any vehicle speed. WARNING: When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make ...

Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas, the camera relies on the reverse lamplighting to produce an image. Therefore it is necessary that both reverselamps are operating in order to get a clear image in the dark. If either ofthe lamps are not operating, stop using the camera, at...

Automatic Search for Parking Space To start, press the APA controlswitch (on the instrument panel).The message center will displayACTIVE PARK SEARCHING. Todesignate what side of the street tosearch on, use the turn signal. Thearrow symbols >> and << in themessage center indicate on which...

Automatic Steering into Parking Space Automatic steering is activated when you stop the vehicle, remove yourhands from the steering wheel and select the R (Reverse) gear. Be surethe steering wheel motion is not obstructed by any objects. The vehiclewill steer itself from this point on as you follow ...

Troubleshooting Why isn’t APA searching for a parking space? • You may have deactivated the AdvanceTrac 威 system. • One of the doors (except the driver’s door) may not be securelyclosed. Why doesn’t APA offer a particular parking space? • Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors....

Driving with blind spot mirrors Before a lane change, check themain mirror first, then check theblind spot mirror. If no vehicles arepresent in the blind spot mirror andthe traffic in the adjacent lane is ata safe distance, signal that you aregoing to change lanes. Glance overyour shoulder to verify...

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud andrough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhatdifferent from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck ...

• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highwayreflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt asudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slidesideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and thesafety of others should be yo...

Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turnmust be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoidthe emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,not more...

Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. Ifthe ignition system gets wet, thevehicle may stall. Once throu...

slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverseover a hill witho...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the...

Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guidefor information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase exten...

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. Press in the flasher control and allfront and rear direction signals willflash. Press th...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the front passenger’sfootwell, behind a flip-up cover. The high voltage shut-off switch islocated in the cargo area on thepassenger side of the vehicle in thejack compartment, behind the jackaccess door. The switch is locatedbehind the jack. To reset the sw...

If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the fuel pump shut-off or try to startyour vehicle; you could injure yourself or others. Have all the passengersget out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicleare not ...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on theright-hand side of the centerconsole, by the instrument panel.Remove the panel cover to accessthe fuse cover. Press the tabs on thetop and bottom of the fuse cover toremove. Roadside Emergencies 248 2010 Escape Hybrid (ehv) Owners Guid...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the low voltage (underhood) battery before servicing high curren...

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that isdifferent in one or...

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead toimpairment 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 (...

Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped) 1. Insert the lug wrench through theaccess hole in the rear bumper. 2. Turn the handle counterclockwiseand lower the spare tire until it canbe slid rearward and the cable isslack. 3. Slide the retainer through thecenter of the wheel. If ...

6. If not replacing the spare or flattire to the underbody storage area,raise winch up into the installedposition. 7. Use the attached fastener strap(2) to tie the tether end to thewinch actuator shaft (if equipped). Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the ...

2. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front View shown from rear of front tire.Position the jack directly below theprotruding bolt. Roadside Emerg...

• Rear View shown from forward of reartire. Position the jack directly belowthe stud on the rear trailing arm. 3. Position the jack according to theguides and turn the jack handleclockwise until the tire is amaximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off theground. Be sure to place the jack awayfrom the rear edge of...

4. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainerthrough the center of the wheel.5. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its originalposition underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handleincreases significantly as the tire contacts the frame. ...

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there isvisible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,remove loose particles by wipingwith clean rag and apply grease.Apply grease only to the wheel pilothole surface by smearing a “dime”(1 square cm) sized glob of greasearound the wheel pilot sur...

Preparing your vehicle If your low voltage (underhood) battery becomes disconnected ordisabled for any reason, the vehicle controller must relearn the engine’soperating characteristics in order to operate it at maximum efficiency.This relearning process occurs the first time the vehicle is driven af...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Emergency towing In case of a...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearestauthorized dealer. If the authorized dealer cannot help you, contact: FORD MOTOR COMPANYFORD EXPORT OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen ...

Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby writing to:Ford Motor Company of Canada, LimitedService Publications CHQ202The Canadian RoadP.O. Box 2000Oakville, ON, CanadaL6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your v...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can ...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

• Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portionof the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect thedriver from undesirable windshield reflection. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products such as insect...

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. WARN...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Infor...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bugwash. They may cause s...

Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as thewindshield. CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and armaway from the glass. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs torelease the blade from the arm andpull the blade away from t...

Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reducesthe risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash. To replace the wiper blade: 1. Grab the wiper arm with onehand close to the arm/blade jointand pull it as far away from theglass as possib...

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick.6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within the lower and upper holes/lines, the oil level isacceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole/line, engine ...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above thefull mark on the engine oil level dipstick. 4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until it is seated. To avoid possibl...

WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle orbattery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands onopposite corners. WARNING: Keep batteri...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

Checking engine coolant The concentration and level ofengine coolant should be checked atthe intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information . The coolant concentration should bemaintained at 50/50 coolant anddistilled water, which equates to afreeze point of -34°F (-36°C).Coolant concentratio...

Checking motor/electronics (M/E) coolant The M/E coolant reservoir is locatedbehind the engine coolant reservoir.Refer to the following enginecoolant sections for all information,instructions and warnings related tocooling systems. The two systemsuse the same coolant and operatesimilarly, with the M...

If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not u...

Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a lowlevel of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible enginedamage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; ...

Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the tank to the point that the fuel is able to bypass the fuelfiller nozzle. The overfilled fuel may run down the drain located belowand in front of the fuel filler door. If the check fuel fill inlet lamp or CHECK ...

Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metalliccompounds, including manganese-based additives. Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may notbe covered under warranty. Octane recommendations...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine....

1. Locate the white plastic funnel. Itis attached to the inside of the rearpassenger side cargo compartmentaccess door. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into theEasy Fuel™ system. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container. 4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Ext...

Filling the tank When the fuel gauge indicates empty, there is still a small reserve of fuelin the fuel system. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gaugeindicates empty, you might not be able to refuel the full amount of theadvertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve stillpr...

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Since it is able to operate in electric mode and to collect braking energy,your hybrid vehicle may get better fuel economy in city driving than onthe highway. This is contrary to conventional vehicles. However, many ofthe same actions that improve...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 300 lb [136 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bugdef...

WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Illumination of the service engine soon indicator, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light,...

vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consistingof mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idleperiods. Allow the vehicle to sit for at...

AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter elementlisted. Refer to Motorcraft 威 part numbers in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.5L I4 engine Oil filter FL-910 Spark plugs 1 Engine air filter element FA-1772 2 Cabin air filter FP-66 Low voltage (underhood)battery BXT-96R 1 For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information chapter for the appr...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintDevices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant ...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

Peace of mind Keyless entry keypad Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehi...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for yourvehicle. Carefully following this schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay also help to increase the value of ...

Genuine Ford Parts and Service When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford andLincoln Mercury dealership for all your vehicle’s needs. Get the most from your service and maintenance visits There are a lot of reasons why visiting your Ford or Lincoln MercuryDealership for all your ser...

WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW? Owner Checks and Services Refer to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performedby the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Serviceinformation and supporting...

Multi-point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you havethe systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify anypotential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Companysuggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation (whichever comes first) Change engine oil and replace filter Every 5,000 miles Inspect tires and rotateInspect wheel ends for end play and noise Extensive I...

Special Operating Conditions Log D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discoveredthe powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up to ...

A Accessory delay ..........................77 Active Park Assist .....................229 AdvanceTrac ..............................217 Air cleaner filter ...............317–318 Air conditioning automatic temperaturecontrol system ..........................53 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ......

W Warning lights (see Lights) .......18 Washer fluid ..............................291 Water, Driving through .............242 Windows power .........................................76rear wiper/washer .....................70 Windshield washer fluid andwipers ...........................................