FORD 2013 Escape v.2 User Manual
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General Information....................................135
Ignition Switch...............................................135
Keyless Starting.............................................135
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137
Engine Block Heater....................................138
Safety Precautions......................................140
Fuel Quality......................................................141
Running Out of Fuel......................................141
Refueling..........................................................142
Emission Control System..........................144
Fuel Consumption.......................................146
Automatic Transmission...........................148
Hill Start Assist..............................................150
General Information....................................156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................156
Parking Brake..................................................157
Principle of Operation.................................159
Using Stability Control...............................160
Parking Aid.......................................................161
Active Park Assist.........................................163
Rear View Camera........................................167
Blind Spot Monitor........................................171
Eco Mode.........................................................175
Steering............................................................176
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................177
Luggage Covers..............................................177
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................178
Load Limit........................................................179
Towing a Trailer.............................................188
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Recommended Towing Weights............188
Essential Towing Checks...........................189
Towing Points.................................................191
Transporting the Vehicle............................192
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......193
Breaking-In.....................................................194
Economical Driving......................................194
Driving Through Water...............................194
Floor Mats.......................................................195
Roadside Assistance...................................197
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198
Fuel Cut-Off Switch....................................198
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