2014 FORD ESCAPE fuel

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change automatic transmission fluid. Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs. Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.*Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag. Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
**Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid. Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* This is an optional feature.**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 211).
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel. Every oil change
407
Scheduled Maintenance

Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......397SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............399
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................397
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................140Principle of Operation......................................140Front Fog Lamps.............................................75
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling.......................................128
Fuel Consumption........................................134
Calculating Fuel Economy..............................134
Filling the Tank.....................................................134
Fuel Filter.........................................................216
Fuel Quality.....................................................129
Choosing the Right Fuel...................................129
Octane Recommendations............................129
Fuel Shutoff....................................................187
Fuses.................................................................196
Fuse Specification Chart............................197
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........203
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................200
Power Distribution Box.....................................197
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................197
G
Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener............116Gauges...............................................................83Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............84
Fuel Gauge.............................................................84
Information Display.............................................83
General Information on Radio
Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access.................................................44General Maintenance Information.......400Multi-Point Inspection.....................................402
Owner Checks and Services..........................401
Protecting Your Investment..........................400
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................400
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?....................................................400
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada..........................................................193
Getting the Services You Need...............190
Away From Home..............................................190
H
HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................146Hazard Warning Flashers...........................187
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74
Head Restraints............................................109
Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................110Heated Seats...................................................115
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................107
Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................107
Heated Rear Window........................................107
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................101Hill Start Assist..............................................138Using Hill Start Assist.......................................138Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................104
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................105
General Hints.......................................................104
Heating the Interior Quickly............................104
Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................107
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........105
Recommended Settings for Heating..........105
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather............................................................106
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods
during Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................106
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................145
Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........206
I
Ignition Switch...............................................123
In California (U.S. Only)..............................191
Information Display Control......................68
Multimedia Controls...........................................69Information Displays....................................88General Information...........................................88
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Index

Phone...............................................................353Making Calls........................................................355
Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................355
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time........354
Phone Menu Options.......................................355
Phone Settings....................................................357
Phone Voice Commands................................358
Receiving Calls....................................................355
Text Messaging...................................................356
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................55Power Liftgate.................................................59Obstacle Detection.............................................62
Opening and Closing the Liftgate..................60
Setting the Liftgate Open Height....................61
Power Seats.....................................................112Power Lumbar.......................................................113Power Steering Fluid Check......................215
Power Windows..............................................78
Accessory Delay....................................................79
Bounce-Back.........................................................78
One-Touch Down.................................................78
One-Touch Up.......................................................78
Window Lock.........................................................78
R
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................115
Rear Seats........................................................114
Folding the Seatback.........................................114
Recline Adjustment............................................114
Unfolding the Seatback....................................114
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................166Adjustable Load Floor......................................166
Cargo Management System..........................166
Passenger Compartment Floor....................166
Rear View Camera.......................................156Using the Rear View Camera System.........156Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................156Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71Rear Window Washer..........................................72
Rear Window Wiper..............................................71
Recommended Towing Weights.............177
Refueling..........................................................130
Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.................131
Remote Control..............................................44Car Finder................................................................46
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................44
Intelligent Access Key.........................................45
Remote Start .........................................................47
Replacing the Battery.........................................45
Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................47
Remote Start..................................................107Automatic Settings...........................................108
Heated and Cooled Devices...........................108
Last Settings........................................................108
Removing a Headlamp..............................222
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............228
Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs.....................................................11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs...................................................................11
Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control............................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)...............................................................195
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................194
Roadside Assistance..................................186
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................186
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside
Assistance........................................................186
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................186
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside
Assistance........................................................186
Roadside Emergencies..............................186
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................167
Adjusting the Crossbar.....................................167Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................183Running Out of Fuel.....................................129Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................129
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Belt-Minder®..........................................................31
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Index

Tire Pressure Monitoring System............251Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.......................................252
Understanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ......................................252
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................234Towing a Trailer..............................................176Load Placement..................................................176Towing Points.................................................181Installing the Recovery Hook..........................181
Recovery Hook Location...................................181
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.............181
Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels...........................................................182
Emergency Towing.............................................182
Recreational Towing..........................................182
Towing...............................................................176
Traction Control.............................................147
Principle of Operation.......................................147Trailer Sway Control.....................................177
Transmission Code Designation............264
Transmission..................................................136
Transmission
See: Transmission..............................................136Transporting the Vehicle.............................181
Trip Computer.................................................90
All Value....................................................................91
Average Fuel...........................................................91
Distance to E...........................................................91
Resetting the Trip Computer...........................90
Trip Odometer........................................................91
Trip Timer.................................................................91
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L
EcoBoost™................................................208
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™................................................209
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................210
Universal Garage Door Opener................116
HomeLink Wireless Control System.............116USB Port.........................................................284
Using Cruise Control....................................159
Switching Cruise Control Off.........................159
Switching Cruise Control On..........................159
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................140Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................140
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems...........................................................51
Using Snow Chains.....................................250
Using Stability Control...............................149
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
(RSC®)..............................................................149
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player.............................................................307
Accessing Your Play Menu................................311
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the
USB Port...........................................................307
Media Menu Features......................................309
Media Voice Commands.................................307
System Settings..................................................312
What's Playing?.................................................307
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........290Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu..................................................................294
Accessing Your Phone Settings....................297
Making Calls........................................................293
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................291
Pairing Subsequent Phones...........................291
Phone Options during an Active Call.........293
Phone Voice Commands.................................291
Receiving Calls....................................................293
System Settings.................................................298
Text Messaging..................................................296
Using Traction Control................................147System Indicator Lights and
Messages...........................................................147
Using Voice Recognition...........................288Initiating a Voice Session................................288
System Interaction and Feedback..............289
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).........................192
V
Vehicle Care....................................................227General Information..........................................227Vehicle Certification Label.......................263
Vehicle Identification Number................263
423
Index

Vehicle Storage.............................................232Battery....................................................................232
Body........................................................................232
Brakes.....................................................................233
Cooling system...................................................232
Engine.....................................................................232
Fuel system..........................................................232
General...................................................................232
Miscellaneous.....................................................233
Removing Vehicle From Storage..................233
Tires.........................................................................233
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................101VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............263Voice Control...................................................68MyFord Touch® Controls..................................68
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................84Airbag - Front........................................................84
Anti-Lock Braking System................................85
Battery......................................................................85
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................85
Brake System.........................................................85
Cruise Control........................................................85
Direction Indicator...............................................85
Engine Oil................................................................85
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................85
Fog Lamps - Front...............................................86
High Beam..............................................................86
Information............................................................86
Low Fuel Level......................................................86
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................86
Parking Lamps......................................................86
Service Engine Soon...........................................86
Traction and Stability Control.........................87
Traction and Stability Control Off..................87
Washer Fluid Check.....................................216
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................227
See: Wipers and Washers.................................70
Waxing.............................................................228
Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................255
Wheels and Tires.........................................234General Information.........................................234
Technical Specifications.................................259
Windows and Mirrors....................................78
Windshield Washers.......................................71
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Intermittent Wipe.................................................70
Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped)...........................................................70
Wipers and Washers.....................................70
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