2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID belt

Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service advisor
or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a
comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s
your checklist that gives you immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. You’ll know what’s been checked, what’s okay,
as well as those things that may require future or immediate attention.
The multi-point vehicle inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle
running great!
Multi-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
❑Check and top-up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (if equipped with an
underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window washer
❑Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material.
❑Check battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses.
❑Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
❑Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
❑Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
❑Inspect engine air filter.
❑Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped.
❑Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
❑Inspect steering and linkage.
❑Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑Inspect clutch operation, if equipped.
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Every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter
(if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km)Change engine coolant and motor/electronics
coolant
1
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
1Initial replacement at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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A
Accessory delay ..........................77
Active Park Assist .....................233
AdvanceTrac ..............................219
Air cleaner filter .......320–321, 324
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................52
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................142, 151, 154
and child safety seats ............144
description ..............142, 151, 154
disposal ....................................157
driver airbag ............144, 152, 155
indicator light .........150, 153, 156
operation .................144, 152, 155
passenger airbag .....144, 152, 155
side airbag ...............................151
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................238
Ambient mood/lighting ...............63
Ambulance packages ..................12
AM/FM .........................................34
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................216
Anti-theft system ......................111
Audio system (see Radio) .........34
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................320
fluid, checking ........................320
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
fluid, specification ..................325
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....42Auxiliary power point .................74
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........325
refill capacities ........................325
B
Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....269
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...324
servicing ..................................300
Belt-Minder.............................137
Blind spot mirror ......................237
Booster seats .............................171
Brakes ........................................216
anti-lock ...................................216
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................217
fluid, checking and adding ....320
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
fluid, specifications .................325
lubricant specifications ..........325
parking ....................................218
shift interlock ..........................226
Bulbs ............................................63
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....325
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................84
Cargo area shade ........................91
CD ................................................34
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................257
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Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........324
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................129
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................253
Power door locks ......................101
Power mirrors .............................78
Power point .................................74
Power steering ..........................224
Power Windows ...........................76
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................225
R
Radio ............................................34
Rear-view camera system .........231
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................160
Relays ........................................250
Remote entry system .......105–106
illuminated entry ............108–109
locking/unlocking
doors ................................106–107
opening the trunk ...................107
panic alarm .............................107
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................108
replacing the batteries ...........107
Reverse sensing system ...........229
Roadside assistance ..................246
Roof rack .....................................92S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........127, 131–133, 135
Safety Canopy ...........151–152, 154
Safety defects, reporting ..........282
Safety
restraints ...........127, 131–133, 135
Belt-Minder...........................137
extension assembly ................136
for adults .........................132–133
for children .............................157
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................129
warning light and
chime ...............................136–137
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................166
Safety seats for children ..........162
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................329
Satellite Radio .............................34
Satellite Radio Information ........48
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............344
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................340
Seats ..........................................115
child safety seats ....................162
cleaning ...................................288
heated ......................................120
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................109
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................111
Servicing your vehicle ..............291
Setting the clock .........................34
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