2013 FORD ESCAPE checking oil

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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1. Remove the filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets the Fordspecifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 267).
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance.
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
Note: Reset the oil life monitoring only after
an oil change.
1. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Do not start the engine. For vehicles
with push-button start, press and hold
the start button for two seconds
without pressing the brake pedal. Do
not attempt to start the engine.
2. Press both the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
3. Keep both pedals fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, the Service: Oil reset in prog. message will be
displayed.
5. After 25 seconds, the Service: Oil reset
complete message will be displayed.
6. Release both the accelerator and brake
pedals.
7. The Service: Oil reset complete message will no longer be displayed.
8. Rotate the key to the off position. For vehicles with push-button start, press
the start button to turn the vehicle off
completely.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Checking the Engine Coolant
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the engine
coolant at the intervals listed in the
scheduled maintenance information. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 396). Note:
Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and MAX marks on the coolant
reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark
Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below
the MIN mark, or empty, add coolant
immediately. See Adding Engine Coolant
in this chapter.
The coolant concentration should be
maintained at 50%.
Note: For best results, coolant
concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool
ROB75240 available from your dealer. Ford
does not recommend the use of
hydrometers or coolant test strips for
measuring coolant concentrations.
Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant
or antifreeze or windshield washer fluid
outside of its specified function and vehicle
location.
Adding Engine Coolant
WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly. Also, you can
be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine
parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the
windshield washer fluid container. If
sprayed on the windshield, engine
coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield.
To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure
relief cap. The cooling system is under
pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened
slightly.
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Maintenance

Ford Part Number /Ford Specification
Ford Part Name or
Equivalent
Capacity
Item
/ WSB-M8B16-A2/--
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid (Canada)
Not applicable
Not applicable
15.1 gal (57L)
Fuel tank
1 Use only Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause brake system damage.
2 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
3 Automatic transmissions that require Motorcraft® MERCON® LV transmission fluid
should only use Motorcraft® MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 396).
4 See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
5 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet
the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A, SAE 5W-30 (2.0L engine) or
WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 (1.6L and 2.5L engines) and display the API Certification
Mark.
6 Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy
benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine.
Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced
engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
7 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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Capacities and Specifications

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Eco Mode.........................................................175Resetting Eco Mode........................................... 175
Type 1....................................................................... 175
Type 2 and 3.......................................................... 175
Economical Driving......................................194
Emission Control System..........................143 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 144
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 145
End User License Agreement.................380 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................. 380
Engine Block Heater....................................138 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 139
Engine Coolant Check................................222 Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 222
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 222
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 223
Severe Climates................................................. 224
What you Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 224
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62
Engine Oil Check...........................................221 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 221
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System.............................................................. 222
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost®...................................................221
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L/2.0L EcoBoost®...................................................221
Engine Specifications.................................267 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 267
Entertainment...............................................332 A/V Inputs............................................................. 351
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 333
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 350
Browsing Device Content................................ 332
CD........................................................................\
.... 344
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 346
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 339
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 349Essential Towing Checks..........................190
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 190
Hitches................................................................... 190
Safety Chains...................................................... 190
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 190
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 190
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 191
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors.................................................75 Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 76
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 75
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 75
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 76
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 75
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 75
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27 How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions........................................ 29
Restraint of Pregnant Women......................... 27
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 29
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 28
Floor Mats.......................................................195
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 72
Ford Credit..........................................................11 (U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......276 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............277
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only).......................... 276
Four-Wheel Drive...........................................151
Front Fog Lamps.............................................72
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling.......................................140
Fuel Consumption........................................145 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 146
Filling the Tank.................................................... 146
Fuel Cut-Off Switch....................................198
Fuel Filter........................................................225
Fuel Quality......................................................141 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 141
Octane Recommendations............................. 141
Fuses................................................................207
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