2007 FORD ESCAPE mileage

When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not
exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the
tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If the
beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and
try again.
If a pressure in excess of the maximum pressure indicated is required,
the following additional precautions must be taken to protect the
person mounting the tire:
First check to ensure that you have the correct tire and wheel size.
For mounting pressures up to 20 psi greater than the maximum
pressure on the tire sidewall: When inflating the tire:
1. First, again lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area
2. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet away from the tire wheel assembly
3. Use both eye and ear protection
For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi greater than the maximum
pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the
mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person
inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft. away from the tire wheel
assembly.
Important:Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road
tires are replaced on your vehicle.
It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on
your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company
may affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your TPMS is malfunctioning. Your
replacement tire might be incompatible with your TPMS, or some
component of the TPMS may be damaged.
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
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
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checking and adding ..............245
dipstick ....................................245
filter, specifications ........248, 273
recommendations ...................248
refill capacities ........................274
specifications ..........................274
Exhaust fumes ..........................175
F
Fail safe cooling ........................255
Fluid capacities .........................274
Foglamps .....................................45
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................190
indicator light .........................189
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................178
Fuel ............................................257
calculating fuel
economy ............................64, 262
cap ...........................................259
capacity ...................................274
choosing the right fuel ...........260
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................265
detergent in fuel .....................261
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................257, 259, 262
filter, specifications ........257, 273
fuel pump shut-off switch .....199
improving fuel economy ........262
octane rating ...................261, 277
quality ......................................261
running out of fuel .................261
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................257
Fuses ..................................199, 201
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............259Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................262
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................198
Head restraints .....................89, 92
Headlamps ...................................42
aiming ........................................45
autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................44
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................42
Heating
heater only system ...................39
Hood ..........................................241
I
Ignition ...............................172, 277
Illuminated visor mirror .............55
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................131
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................267
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................237
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................45
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......218
K
Keyless entry system .................83
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