2013 FORD ESCAPE transmission

Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................135
Ignition Switch...............................................135
Keyless Starting.............................................135
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137
Engine Block Heater....................................138
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................140
Fuel Quality......................................................141
Running Out of Fuel......................................141
Refueling..........................................................142
Emission Control System..........................143
Fuel Consumption........................................145
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................147
Hill Start Assist..............................................149
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................151
Brakes
General Information....................................156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................156
Parking Brake..................................................157
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................158
Using Traction Control................................158
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................159
Using Stability Control...............................160
Parking Aids
Parking Aid.......................................................161 Active Park Assist.........................................163
Rear View Camera........................................167
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................170
Using Cruise Control....................................170
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Monitor........................................171
Eco Mode.........................................................175
Steering............................................................176
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................177
Luggage Covers..............................................177
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................178
Load Limit........................................................179
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................188
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Recommended Towing Weights............188
Essential Towing Checks..........................190
Towing Points.................................................191
Transporting the Vehicle............................192
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......192
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................194
Economical Driving......................................194
Driving Through Water...............................194
Floor Mats.......................................................195
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................197
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198
Fuel Cut-Off Switch....................................198
Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................198
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Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............201
In California (U.S. Only)............................202
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................203
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................203
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................204
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................205
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................205
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................206
Fuses
Changing a Fuse...........................................207
Fuse Specification Chart..........................208
Maintenance
General Information.....................................217
Opening and Closing the Hood................217
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L EcoBoost®..................................................218
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost®..................................................219
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................220
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost®..................................................221
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L/2.0L EcoBoost®..................................................221
Engine Oil Check...........................................221
Engine Coolant Check................................222
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ............................................................225
Brake Fluid Check........................................225
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................225
Fuel Filter........................................................225
Washer Fluid Check....................................225
Changing the Vehicle Battery.................226
Checking the Wiper Blades......................227 Changing the Wiper Blades......................227
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................228
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................229
Removing a Headlamp...............................231
Changing a Bulb............................................231
Bulb Specification Chart...........................235
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................236
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior..................................236
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............237
Waxing..............................................................237
Cleaning the Engine....................................237
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................238
Cleaning the Interior...................................238
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................239
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................239
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................240
Vehicle Storage............................................240
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................243
Tire Care..........................................................245
Using Snow Chains.....................................256
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257
Changing a Road Wheel...........................260
Technical Specifications...........................265
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications.................................267
Motorcraft Parts...........................................267
Vehicle Identification Number...............269
Vehicle Certification Label.......................270
Transmission Code Designation............270
Technical Specifications............................271
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Three warning chimes will sound once as
the liftgate begins to power close. Five
short chimes indicate a problem with the
open or close request, caused by:
•the ignition is on and the transmission
is not in P (Park);
• or the battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage;
• or the vehicle speed is at or above 3
mph (5 km/h).
If the liftgate falls to the closed direction
after the liftgate has stopped in the open
position, four short warning chimes
indicate excessive weight on the gate or a
possible gas strut failure. See your
authorized dealer if you still have the issue
after the load is removed.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate
WARNING
Make sure all persons are clear of the
power liftgate area before using the
power liftgate control.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
To open or close from the
instrument panel: Press the
instrument panel button.
To open or close with the
remote control: Press the
remote control button twice
within three seconds.
To open or close using the hands-free
liftgate feature (if equipped):
1. Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter within 3 feet (1
meter) of the liftgate.
2. Raise and lower your leg, moving yourfoot toward and under, then away
from, the rear bumper (similar to a
kicking motion).The liftgate will power
open or close.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system ’s obstacle
detection feature and stops the power
operation.
Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the
intelligent access transmitter away from the
rear bumper detection area while washing
your car.
To open with the outside liftgate
control button:
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control.
If the intelligent access transmitter (if
equipped) is within 3 feet (1 meter) of
the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock
when you press the liftgate release
button.
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Locks
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Power Steering
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
The power steering system is not working. Stopthe vehicle a safe place. Contact your author- ized dealer.
Red
Steering loss Stop safely
The power steering system is not working. Stopthe vehicle a safe place. Contact your author- ized dealer.
Amber
Steering assist fault
Service required
The power steering system has detected a
condition within the power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Amber
Steering fault Service
now
Starting System
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminderto apply the brake.
-
Press brake to start
Displays when the vehicle fails to start.
-
Cranking time exceeded
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive
Action
Message
Indicator
Message
See your authorized dealer.
-
Transmission fault
Service now
The transmission is overheating and needs tocool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s
possible.
Amber
Transmission overtem-
perature Stop safely
See your authorized dealer.
Amber
Transmission Service
required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it coolor speed up.
-
Transmission Hot Stop
or Speed Up
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Information Displays

Action
Message
Indicator
Message
Transmission is hot. Wait as needed to let itcool.
-
Transmission Hot Wait
...
The system is not functioning correctly anddefaulted to front-wheel drive. See your
authorized dealer. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 151).
Amber
4WD fault Service
required
Displays when the system disables automatic-ally and enters front-wheel drive only mode to
protect driveline components. See Using Four- Wheel Drive (page 151).
Amber
4WD Off
The system has overheated and defaulted tofront-wheel drive. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 151).
Amber
4WD temporarily
disabled
Displays when system operation has been
restored. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 151).
-
4WD restored
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
-
Transmission not in Park
Select P
Displays to request the operator to apply thebrake as needed by the transmission.
-
Press brake to unlock
gearshift lever
Displays when the transmission shift lever isunlocked and free to select gears.
-
Gearshift lever unlocked
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Information Displays

The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) allows you to
connect and play music from your portable
music player through the vehicle speakers.
You can use any portable music player
designed for use with headphones. Your
audio extension cable must have male
one-eighth inch (three and one-half
millimeter) connectors at each end.
1. Make sure the vehicle, radio andportable music player are turned off
and the transmission is in position P.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the AIJ.
3. Turn on the radio. Select either a tuned
FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Turn on your portable music player and
adjust its volume to half its maximum
level.
6. Press AUX until LINE or LINE IN appears in the display. You should hear
music from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the volume
level of the FM station or CD. Do this
by switching back and forth between
the AUX and FM or CD controls.
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)The USB port allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and charge
devices (if supported). See SYNC® (page
279).
MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED)
The media hub is located in the center
console and has the following features:
A/V inputs
A
SD card slot
B
USB ports
C
See MyFord Touch® (page 315).
SATELLITE RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
SIRIUS® broadcasts a variety of music,
news, sports, weather, traffic and
entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of
SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States,
www.siriuscanada.ca in Canada, or call
SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474.
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Audio System
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Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Apply the parking brake.
Apply the parking brake.
1
Move the transmission selector lever to
position P.
Move the transmission selector lever to
position P.
2
Press the MAX A/C button.
Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.
3
Adjust the fan speed to the lowest speed
setting.
4
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the windshield defrosting and
defogging button.
Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel and footwell air vents
positions.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Press the A/C button.
2
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
3
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
4
Direct the instrument panel side air vents
toward the side windows.
5
Close the instrument panel vents.
6
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Climate Control

Homelink® Wireless Control
System (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Make sure that the garage door and
security device are free from
obstruction when you are
programming. Do not program the system
with the vehicle in the garage.
Do not use the system with any
garage door opener that does not
have the safety stop and reverse
feature as required by U.S. Federal Safety
Standards (this includes any garage door
opener manufactured before April 1, 1982).
Note: Make sure you keep the original
remote control transmitter for use in other
vehicles as well as for future system
programming.
Note: We recommend that upon the sale
or lease termination of your vehicle, you
erase the programmed function buttons for
security reasons. See Erasing the function
button codes later in this section.
Note: You can program a maximum of
three devices. To change or replace any of
the three devices after it has been initially
programmed, you must first erase the
current settings. See Erasing the function
button codes later in this section.
The universal garage door opener replaces
the common hand-held garage door
opener with a three-button transmitter
that is integrated into the driver ’s sun visor. The system includes two primary features,
a garage door opener and a platform for
remote activation of devices within the
home. As well as being programmed for
garage doors, the system transmitter can
be programmed to operate entry gate
operators, security systems, entry door
locks and home or office lighting.
Additional system information can be
found online at www.homelink.com or by
calling the toll-free help line on
1-800-355-3515.
Programming
Note:
Put a new battery in the hand-held
transmitter. This will ensure quicker training
and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.
Note: During programming, the hand-held
transmitter may stop transmitting. If this
occurs press and hold the function button
on the visor while you press and release the
hand-held transmitter every two seconds.
The indicator light will flash slowly and then
rapidly once the radio frequency signal is
accepted.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Hold the garage door hand-held transmitter 1– 3 inches (2–8
centemeter) away from the button you
want to program.
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