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Working with the engine on, Opening the hood, Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2008 Escape v.3 User Manual

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Working with the engine on
• Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Block the wheels.
• Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in
N (Neutral).

2. Block the wheels.

To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed

and do not remove it while the engine is running.

OPENING THE HOOD

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.

2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up
on the auxiliary latch handle located
in the center between the hood and
the grille.

3. Lift the hood open and secure it
with the prop rod.

2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

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