2010 FORD ESCAPE checking oil

Changing rear window wiper blade
The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reduces
the risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash.
To replace the wiper blade:
1. Grab the wiper arm with one
hand close to the arm/blade joint
and pull it as far away from the
glass as possible. Do not use
excessive force because it can break
the wiper arm at the heel. Hold it
there until the next step.
2. Grab the primary structure of the
blade with the other hand close to
the arm/blade joint.
3. Grip tightly and press on the arm/blade joint from beneath and
separate the blade from the arm.
4. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
If you find this procedure too
difficult, please see your dealer.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick.
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•3.0L V6 engine
•If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer toAdding engine oil
in this chapter.
•Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above the upper
hole or upper line may cause engine damage.If the engine is
overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized
dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX, FULL or upper hole/mark (depending on application) on the
engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn until it is seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester. The level of
coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add
coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Proper function of calibrated gauges.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant should be at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE as listed on the engine coolant reservoir
(depending upon application).
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Child safety seats ......................157
attaching with tether straps ..164
in front seat ............................158
in rear seat ..............................158
LATCH .....................................161
recommendations ...................155
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................166
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............284
instrument panel ....................286
interior .....................................287
plastic parts ............................285
washing ....................................282
waxing .....................................283
wheels ......................................283
wiper blades ............................285
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 49
Clock ............................................28
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................321
operation while driving ..........227
recommended shift speeds ....228
Compass, electronic ....................67
calibration .................................69
set zone adjustment .................68
Console ........................................69
overhead ....................................67
Controls
power seat ...............................114
steering column ........................77
Coolant
checking and adding ..............302
refill capacities ................305, 328
specifications ..........................328Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................74
Customer Assistance ................246
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................336
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................279
Getting roadside assistance ...246
Getting the service
you need .................................275
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................280
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................279
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................55
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................321
engine oil .................................296
Driving under special
conditions ..................227, 240, 243
sand .........................................241
snow and ice ...........................244
through water .................242, 245
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Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................267
running out of fuel .........267, 313
Emergency Flashers .................247
Emission control system ..........318
Engine ........................................331
cleaning ...................................284
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coolant .....................................302
fail-safe cooling .......................306
idle speed control ...................300
lubrication specifications .......328
refill capacities ........................328
service points ..................292–293
starting after a collision .........248
Engine block heater .................212
Engine oil ..................................296
checking and adding ..............296
dipstick ....................................296
filter, specifications ........299, 327
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................328
specifications ..........................328
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................212
F
Fail safe cooling ........................306
Fleet MyKey programming ......105
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....307
Fluid capacities .........................328
Fog lamps ....................................54
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................222
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 315
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................328
choosing the right fuel ...........312
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................318
detergent in fuel .....................313
filler funnel .............................313filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................307, 310, 315
filter, specifications ........307, 327
fuel pump shut-off switch .....248
improving fuel economy ........315
octane rating ...................312, 331
quality ......................................313
running out of fuel .........267, 313
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................307
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................307, 312
Fuses ..................................248–249
G
Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................315
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................56
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Hood ..........................................291
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