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Maintenance
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2012
Escape
Hybrid
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Guide,
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USA
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Congratulations
4
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
Perchlorate material
6
Breaking-in your vehicle
6
Hybrid operation
6
Normal vehicle operation
6
Unique Hybrid operating characteristics
8
Driving to optimize fuel economy
9
Frequently asked questions
10
Special Notices
13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
13
Special instructions
13
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
13
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
14
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
14
Data Recording
14
Service Data Recording
14
Event Data Recording
14
Cell phone use
16
Export unique (NonâUnited States/Canada) vehicle specific information
17
Instrument Cluster
20
Warning lights and chimes
20
Gauges
25
Message center
27
Info
27
System check and vehicle feature customization
29
System warnings/information
31
Entertainment Systems
36
Audio systems
36
AM/FM/single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
36
Setting the clock
36
AM/FM Radio
37
RDS Radio
38
CD/MP3 Player
38
Satellite Radio
40
Sound Adjustments
43
Extra Features
44
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
45
USB port (if equipped)
47
General audio information
47
Satellite radio information
50
Navigation system (if equipped)
53
SYNC (if equipped)
53
Climate Controls
54
Dual automatic temperature control
54
Operating tips
56
Rear window defroster
58
Lights
59
Headlamp Control
59
Autolamp control (if equipped)
59
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
59
Fog lamp control (if equipped)
60
High beams
60
Flash-to-pass
60
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
61
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
61
Aiming the headlamps
62
Vertical aim adjustment
62
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
63
Interior Lamps
63
Dome lamps and map lamps
63
Cargo and dome lamp
64
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
65
Bulb Replacement
65
Lamp assembly condensation
65
Using the right bulbs
66
Replacing interior bulbs
66
Replacing exterior bulbs
66
Replacing headlamp bulbs
67
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
67
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
68
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
68
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
69
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
69
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
70
Driver Controls
71
Multi-function lever
71
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)
71
Rear window wiper/washer controls
72
Tilt Steering Wheel
72
Illuminated visor mirror
73
Electronic compass
73
Compass zone adjustment
74
Compass calibration adjustment
74
Center console
75
Auxiliary power point (12V)
76
Power point (110V AC)
77
Power Windows
78
One-touch down
79
Window lock
79
Accessory delay
79
Interior mirror
79
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
79
Exterior Mirrors
80
Power side view mirrors
80
Blind spot mirrors
80
Fold-away mirrors
80
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
81
Speed control
81
Using speed control
81
Setting speed control
81
Disengaging speed control
82
Resuming a set speed
82
Increasing speed while using speed control
82
Reducing speed while using speed control
82
Turning off speed control
83
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
83
Radio control features
83
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
84
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)
86
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)
86
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)
87
Rolling code programming
87
Fixed code programming
89
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons
91
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
91
Positive Retention Floor Mat
92
Liftgate
93
Cargo Area Features
94
Cargo shade (if equipped)
94
Roof Rack System (if equipped)
94
95
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:
95
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:
95
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:
96
Locks and Security
97
Keys
97
MyKey
98
Power door locks
103
Door key unlocking/locking
103
Unlocking the doors
103
Locking the doors
103
Autolock
103
Deactivating/activating autolock
103
Power door unlock/lock procedure
104
Keyless entry keypad procedure
104
Message center procedure
105
Autounlock
105
Deactivating/activating autounlock
105
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
105
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure
106
Message center procedure
106
Smart unlocking feature
106
Childproof door locks
107
Remote entry system
107
Two step door unlocking
108
One step door unlocking
108
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
109
Locking the doors
109
Opening the liftgate glass (if equipped)
109
Car finder
109
Sounding a panic alarm
109
Replacing the battery
110
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
110
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
110
Illuminated entry
111
Illuminated exit
111
SecuriCode⢠keyless entry system
111
Programming your own personal entry code
111
Erasing personal code
112
Anti-scan feature
112
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry
113
Securilock passive anti-theft system
113
Anti-theft indicator
114
Automatic arming
114
Automatic disarming
114
Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and coded keys
115
Programming spare keys
115
Seating and Safety Restraints
117
Front seats
117
Adjustable head restraints
117
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
120
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
121
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
121
Heated seats (if equipped)
123
Rear seats
123
Second row adjustable head restraints
123
Folding down second row seats
126
Returning the second row seats to upright position
128
To remove the second row cushion
129
To install the second row cushion
129
Personal Safety Systemâ¢
129
How does the Personal Safety System⢠work?
130
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
130
Front crash severity sensor
130
Driverâs seat position sensor
130
Front passenger sensing system
131
Front safety belt usage sensors
131
Front safety belt pretensioners
132
Safety belt energy management retractors
132
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
132
Safety Belt System
133
Combination lap and shoulder belts
134
Restraint of pregnant women
135
Energy Management Feature
135
Safety belt locking modes
135
Safety belt height adjustment
137
Safety belt pretensioner
137
Safety belt extension assembly
138
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
138
Conditions of operation
138
Belt-Minder
139
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
141
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
143
Important SRS precautions
143
Children and airbags
145
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
145
Front passenger sensing system
147
Determining if the system is operational
151
Seat-mounted side airbag system
152
How does the side airbag system work?
153
Determining if the system is operational
154
Safety Canopy System
155
How does the Safety Canopy System work?
156
Determining if the system is operational
158
SOS Post-Crash Alert Systemâ¢
158
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
158
Safety restraints for children
159
Important child restraint precautions
159
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
161
Transporting children
162
Safety seats for children
163
Infant and/or toddler seats
163
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
164
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments
167
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)
169
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats
169
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
170
Child booster seats
172
When children should use booster seats
173
Types of booster seats
174
The importance of shoulder belts
175
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
176
Tires, Wheels and Loading
177
Notice to utility vehicle and truck owners
177
Vehicle characteristics
178
4 WD system (if equipped)
178
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
178
Information about uniform tire quality grading
179
Treadwear
180
Traction AA A B C
180
Temperature A B C
180
Tires
181
Glossary of tire terminology
181
Inflating your tires
182
Tire care
184
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems
184
Tire wear
184
Damage
184
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
185
Tire replacement requirements
185
Safety practices
187
Highway hazards
187
Tire and wheel alignment
188
Tire rotation
188
Information contained on the tire sidewall
189
Information on âPâ type tires
189
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
192
Information on âTâ type tires
193
Location of the tire label
193
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
194
Changing tires with a TPMS
195
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
195
When your temporary spare tire is installed
196
When you believe your system is not operating properly
196
When inflating your tires
197
How temperature affects your tire pressure
197
Snow tires and cables
198
Vehicle loading â with and without a trailer
199
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles
205
Trailer towing
206
Preparing to tow
207
Hitches
207
Safety chains
207
Trailer brakes
208
Trailer lamps
208
Driving while you tow
208
Trailer towing tips
209
Launching or retrieving a boat
209
Recreational towing
210
Driving
211
Starting
211
Positions of the ignition
211
Preparing to start your vehicle
211
Important safety precautions
212
Starting the vehicle
213
Guarding against exhaust fumes
214
Important ventilating information
214
Engine block heater (if equipped)
214
Brakes
216
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
216
Using ABS
217
ABS warning lamp
217
Brake over accelerator
217
Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
217
Parking brake
218
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control⢠(RSC) stability enhancement system
219
Steering
225
Preparing to drive
225
Brake-shift interlock
226
Automatic transmission operation
227
Understanding the gearshift positions of the electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)
227
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
228
Reverse sensing system (if equipped)
229
Rearview camera system (if equipped)
231
Active Park Assist (APA) (if equipped)
233
Blind spot mirrors
238
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) system (if equipped)
239
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
239
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
239
Basic operating principles
239
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
240
If your vehicle gets stuck
240
Emergency maneuvers
241
Sand
241
Mud and water
242
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
243
Driving on snow and ice
243
Maintenance and modifications
244
Driving through water
245
Roadside Emergencies
246
Roadside Assistance
246
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance
246
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance
247
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance
247
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance
247
Hazard flasher control
247
Fuel pump/High voltage shut-off switches
248
Fuses and relays
249
Fuses
249
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
249
Passenger compartment fuse panel
250
Power distribution box
253
Auxiliary relay box
257
Changing the tires
258
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
258
Stopping and securing the vehicle
260
Removing the jack and tools
260
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)
261
Tire change procedure
263
Stowing the jack and tools
266
Stowing the flat/spare tire
267
Wheel lug nut torque specifications
268
Running out of fuel
269
Jump starting (Low voltage [underhood] battery only)
270
Preparing your vehicle
270
Connecting the jumper cables
271
Jump starting
272
Removing the jumper cables
272
Wrecker towing
273
Emergency towing
274
Customer Assistance
275
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
275
Away from home
275
Additional assistance
276
In California (U.S. only)
277
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)
278
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)
279
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
279
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
281
Obtaining a French Ownerâs Guide
281
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
282
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)
282
Cleaning
283
Washing the exterior
283
Waxing
283
Paint chips
284
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers
284
Engine
284
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts
285
Windows and wiper blades
286
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens
286
Interior
287
Leather seats (if equipped)
288
Underbody
288
Ford and Lincoln car care products
289
Maintenance and Specifications
290
Service recommendations
290
Precautions when servicing your vehicle
290
High voltage information
290
Working with the engine off
292
Working with the engine on
292
Opening the hood
292
Identifying components in the engine compartment
293
Windshield washer fluid
294
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
294
Changing the wiper blades
295
Changing rear window wiper blade
296
Engine oil
296
Checking the engine oil
296
Adding engine oil
297
Engine oil and filter recommendations
298
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
298
Low voltage (underhood) battery
299
Low and high voltage battery â storage
301
Engine coolant and motor/electronics coolant
301
Checking engine coolant
302
Checking motor/electronics (M/E) coolant
303
Factory fill and coolant specifications
303
Common instructions for cooling systems
303
Adding engine coolant
304
Recycled engine coolant
306
Coolant refill capacity
306
Severe climates
306
Fuel Filter
307
What you should know about automotive fuels
307
Important safety precautions
307
Refueling
309
Easy Fuel âno capâ fuel system
309
Choosing the right fuel
310
Octane recommendations
311
Fuel quality
311
Cleaner air
311
Running out of fuel
312
Refilling with a portable fuel container
312
Essentials of good fuel economy
313
Measuring techniques
313
Filling the tank
314
Calculating fuel economy
314
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
315
Habits
315
Maintenance
315
Conditions
316
Emission control system
316
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)
317
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
318
Brake fluid
319
Transmission fluid
319
Checking electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT)
319
Air filter
320
Changing the air filter element
320
Vehicle storage
321
Motorcraft part numbers
323
Maintenance product specifications and capacities
324
Engine data
327
Engine drivebelt routing
327
High voltage battery data
327
Identifying your vehicle
328
Safety Compliance Certification Label
328
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
328
Transmission code designations
329
Accessories
330
Ford Custom Accessories for your vehicle
330
Exterior style
330
Interior style
330
Lifestyle
330
Peace of mind
330
Ford Extended Service Plan
332
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)
332
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)
335
Scheduled Maintenance
336
General maintenance information
336
Why maintain your vehicle?
336
Protecting your investment
336
Oils, fluids and flushing
337
Genuine Ford parts and service
338
Convenience
338
Factory-trained technicians
338
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts
338
Value shopping for your vehicleâs maintenance needs
338
Owner checks and services
339
Multi-point inspection
340
Normal scheduled maintenance and log
342
Maintenance schedule log
344
Special operating conditions
347
Special operating condition log
349
Exceptions
351
Engine coolant change record
352
Engine coolant change log
352
Index
353
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