FORD 2013 Escape v.2 User Manual
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Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................198
Getting the Services You Need...............201
In California (U.S. Only)............................202
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).....................203
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).......................203
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.......................................................204
Literature....................................................205
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)............................................................205
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................206
Changing a Fuse...........................................207
Fuse Specification Chart..........................208
General Information.....................................217
Opening and Closing the Hood................217
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L
EcoBoost®..................................................218
EcoBoost®..................................................219
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................220
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L
EcoBoost®..................................................221
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L/2.0L
EcoBoost®..................................................221
Engine Oil Check...........................................221
Engine Coolant Check................................222
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................225
Brake Fluid Check........................................225
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................225
Fuel Filter........................................................226
Washer Fluid Check....................................226
Changing the 12V Battery.........................226
Checking the Wiper Blades......................227
Changing the Wiper Blades......................227
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................228
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................229
Removing a Headlamp...............................231
Changing a Bulb............................................231
Bulb Specification Chart...........................235
General Information....................................237
Cleaning Products........................................237
Cleaning the Exterior...................................237
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............238
Waxing.............................................................238
Cleaning the Engine....................................238
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................239
Cleaning the Interior...................................239
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................240
General Information...................................244
Tire Care..........................................................246
Using Snow Chains....................................260
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............261
Changing a Road Wheel...........................264
Technical Specifications..........................268
Engine Specifications.................................270
Motorcraft Parts...........................................270
Vehicle Identification Number.................272
Vehicle Certification Label........................272
Transmission Code Designation.............273
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