2013 FORD ESCAPE snow chains

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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Table of Contents

After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.
Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating
driveshafts causes an imbalance that
could damage drive components.
Note:Driving through deep water may
damage the transmission. If the front or rear
axle is submerged in water, the axle
lubricant and power transfer unit lubricant
should be checked and changed if
necessary.
“Tread Lightly ” is an educational program
designed to increase public awareness of
land-use regulations and responsibilities
in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and
the Bureau of Land Management in
encouraging you to help preserve our
national forest and other public and private
lands by “treading lightly ”.
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Although natural obstacles may make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down
a hill or steep incline, you should always
try to drive straight up or straight down.
Note: Note: Avoid driving crosswise or
turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies
in losing traction, slipping sideways and
possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a
hill, determine beforehand the route you will
use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill
without seeing what conditions are on the
other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill
without the aid of an observer.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start
in a lower gear rather than downshifting to
a lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling. If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround
because you might roll over. It is better to
back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power will cause
the tires to slip, spin or lose traction,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating.
Do not descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually shift to a
lower gear. When descending a steep hill,
avoid sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. The front wheels have to be
turning in order to steer the vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore
apply the brakes steadily. Do not
“pump”
the brakes.
Driving on snow and ice
WARNING
If you are driving in slippery
conditions that require tire chains or
cables, then it is critical that you drive
cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for
longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances
of a loss of vehicle control which can lead
to serious injury or death. If the rear end of
the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in
the direction of the slide until you regain
control of the vehicle.
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Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
E143950
E143949

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be
corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,
load index, speed rating as those
originally provided by Ford. Use of
any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need
to use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and
specifications) be used, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices •
If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions.
• Use 10 mm cables or chains ONLY on
front axle with 235/55R17 tires.
• Not all S-class snow chains or cables
meet these restrictions. Chains of this
size restriction will include a tensioning
device.
• The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on the front axle.
• Do not use chains or cables on
235/50R18 and 235/45R19 tires.
• Install cables securely, verifying that
the cables do not touch any wiring,
brake lines or fuel lines.
• When driving with tire cables do not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables
rub or bang against the vehicle, stop
and retighten them. If this does not
work, remove the cables to prevent
vehicle damage.
• Remove the cables when they are no
longer needed. Do not use cables on
dry roads.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
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Wheels and Tires
E142548

1.T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel: This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed 50 miles per hour (80
kilometers per hour)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if
applicable).
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly,
do not:
• Exceed 70 miles per hour (113
kilometers per hour).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if
applicable).
• Load leveling adjustment (if
applicable).
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
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Wheels and Tires

Scheduled Maintenance..........................396Engine Coolant Change Record.................... 410
Exceptions........................................................... 409
General Maintenance Information.............396
Normal Scheduled Maintenance................399
Special Operating Conditions...................... 405
Seats...................................................................121
Security..............................................................62
Side Airbags.....................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position...................121
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 256
Special Notices.................................................11 New Vehicle Limited Warranty.......................... 11
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
Special Instructions............................................... 11
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 170
Stability Control............................................159 Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 135
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................138
Important Ventilating Information...............138
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........135 General Information.......................................... 135
Steering............................................................176 Electric Power Steering..................................... 176
Steering Wheel...............................................64
Storage Compartments.............................134
Sun Visors..........................................................77 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 77
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC® Applications and Services.......295 911 Assist............................................................... 295
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)......................................... 298
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 297
SYNC®.............................................................279 General Information.......................................... 279
SYNC® Troubleshooting..........................308 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications.............267
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................203
Tire Care..........................................................245 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 246
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 245
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 246
Temperature A B C............................................ 245
Traction AA A B C............................................... 245
Treadwear............................................................. 245
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257 Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 258
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 258
Tire Pressures See: Technical Specifications....................... 265
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 243
Towing a Trailer.............................................188
Towing Points.................................................191 Installing the Towing Eye.................................. 191
Towing Eye Location........................................... 191
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.............191
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................192
Emergency Towing............................................. 192
Recreational Towing.......................................... 193
Towing..............................................................188
Traction Control............................................158 Principle of Operation....................................... 158
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Transmission Code Designation............270
Transmission ...................................................147
Transporting the Vehicle............................192
Trip Computer.................................................86 All Value................................................................... 87
Average Fuel........................................................... 87
Fuel Used................................................................. 87
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 86
Trip Odometer....................................................... 86
Trip Timer................................................................ 86
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Index

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Under Hood Overview - 1.6LEcoBoost®...................................................218
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost®...................................................219
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................220
Universal Garage Door Opener...............128 Homelink® Wireless Control System.........128
USB Port...........................................................110
Using Cruise Control....................................170 Switching Off Cruise Control.......................... 170
Switching On Cruise Control.......................... 170
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................151 Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive........................................... 152
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................50
Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)................................ 51
Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys....................................................................... 51
Using Snow Chains.....................................256
Using Stability Control...............................160 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................. 160
Using SYNC® With Your Media Player.............................................................301
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 305
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 301
Media Menu Features...................................... 303
Media Voice Commands................................. 301
System Settings................................................ 306
What's Playing?.................................................. 301
Using SYNC® With Your Phone.............283 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 288
Accessing Your Phone Settings..................... 291
Making Calls........................................................ 286
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............283
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 284
Phone Options during an Active Call.........286
Phone Voice Commands................................ 284
Receiving Calls................................................... 286
System Settings................................................. 292
Text Messaging.................................................. 289Using Traction Control................................158
System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 158
Using Voice Recognition............................281 Helpful Hints........................................................ 281
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 281
System Interaction and Feedback..............282
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................203
V
Vehicle Care...................................................236 General Information......................................... 236
Vehicle Certification Label.......................270
Vehicle Identification Number................269
Vehicle Storage............................................240 Battery.................................................................... 241
Body........................................................................\
. 241
Brakes...................................................................... 241
Cooling system.................................................... 241
Engine...................................................................... 241
Fuel system........................................................... 241
General.................................................................. 240
Miscellaneous...................................................... 241
Removing Vehicle From Storage..................242
Tires........................................................................\
. 241
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 113
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............269
Voice Control...................................................66 MyFord Touch® Controls.................................. 66
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