2015 FORD ESCAPE tire type

C.
80: Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
D. D:
Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Label
containing tire inflation pressure
by tire size and other important
information located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver door.
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Remember that
a tire can lose up to half of its air
pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to
check pressure of all tires and
adjust if required.
At least once a month and before
long trips, inspect each tire and
check the tire pressure with a tire
gauge (including spare, if
equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended
by Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as
automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. Ford
recommends the use of a digital
or dial-type tire pressure gauge
rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge.
Use the recommended cold
inflation pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns.
WARNING
Under-inflation is the most
common cause of tire failures
and may result in severe tire
cracking, tread separation or
blowout, with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the
Ford recommended inflation
pressure even if it is less than the
maximum inflation pressure
information found on the tire. The
Ford recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
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3.
Add enough air to reach the
recommended air pressure.
Note: If you overfill the tire, release
air by pressing on the metal stem
in the center of the valve. Then
recheck the pressure with your tire
gauge.
4. Replace the valve cap.
5. Repeat this procedure for each
tire, including the spare.
Note: Some spare tires operate at
a higher inflation pressure than the
other tires. For T type mini-spare
tires, see the Dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly information for
a description. Store and maintain
at 60 psi (4.15 bar). For full-size
and dissimilar spare tires, see the
Dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly information for a
description. Store and maintain at
the higher of the front and rear
inflation pressure as shown on the
Tire Label.
6. Visually inspect the tires to
make sure there are no nails or
other objects embedded that
could poke a hole in the tire
and cause an air leak.
7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts
or bulges. Inspecting Your Tires and
Wheel Valve Stems
Periodically inspect the tire treads
for uneven or excessive wear and
remove objects such as stones,
nails or glass that may be wedged
in the tread grooves. Check the tire
and valve stems for holes, cracks,
or cuts that may permit air
leakage and repair or replace the
tire and replace the valve stem.
Inspect the tire sidewalls for
cracking, cuts, bruises and other
signs of damage or excessive
wear. If internal damage to the tire
is suspected, have the tire
demounted and inspected in case
it needs to be repaired or replaced.
For your safety, tires that are
damaged or show signs of
excessive wear should not be used
because they are more likely to
blow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to
wear abnormally. Inspect all your
tires, including the spare,
frequently, and replace them if
one or more of the following
conditions exist:
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describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire
Identification Number for safety
standard certification and in case
of a recall.
This begins with the letters DOT
and indicates that the tire meets
all federal standards. The next
two numbers or letters are the
plant code designating where it
was manufactured, the next two
are the tire size code and the last
four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 317 mean
the 31st week of 1997. After 2000,
the numbers go to four digits. For
example, 2501 means the 25th
week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes
used for traceability. This
information is used to contact
customers if a tire defect requires
a recall.
Tire Replacement
Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed to provide a safe ride
and handling capability.
WARNINGS
Only use replacement tires
and wheels that are the same
size, load index, speed rating and
type (such as P-metric versus
LT-metric or all-season versus
all-terrain) as those originally
provided by Ford. The
recommended tire and wheel size WARNINGS
may be found on either the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), or the Tire Label which
is located on the B-Pillar or edge
of the driver ’s door. If this
information is not found on these
labels then you should contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. 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. If you
have questions regarding tire
replacement, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. To reduce the risk of serious
injury, when mounting
replacement tires and wheels, you
should not exceed the maximum
pressure indicated on the sidewall
of the tire to set the beads without
additional precautions listed
below. If the beads do not seat at
the maximum pressure indicated,
re-lubricate and try again.
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How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28
kPa) from a cold start situation. If the
vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower
than the daytime temperature, the tire
pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21
kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient
temperature. This lower pressure value
may be detected by the tire pressure
monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation
pressure and activate the system warning
light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
pressure warning light is on, visually check
each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one
or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive
the vehicle to the nearest location where
air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the
tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be
used. The tire pressure monitoring system
sensor and valve stem on the wheel must
be replaced by an authorized dealer after
use of the sealant. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 255). If the tire
pressure monitor sensor becomes
damaged, it will no longer function. Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 255). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
the authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
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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 mph (80 km/h).
• 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
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 mph (113 km/h).
• 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
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.
Tire Change Procedure WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent your vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N). To help prevent your vehicle from
moving when you change a tire, be
sure to place the transmission in park
(P) or neutral (N), set the parking brake,
and block (in both directions) the wheel
that is diagonally opposite (other side and
end of your vehicle) to the tire being
changed.
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B
Blind Spot Information System..............162
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................ 162
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check.........................................219
Brakes................................................................147 General Information........................................... 147
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................109
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications
................264
Technical Specifications................................. 268
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 231
Center Console
..............................................124
Changing a Bulb...........................................224 Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 224
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 226
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 225
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 225
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb..................................................................... 227
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........227
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly............227
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 226
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 227
Changing a Fuse..........................................209 Fuses...................................................................... 209
Changing a Road Wheel...........................258 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 258
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 259
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines.................. 229
2.5L Engine........................................................... 230Changing the Wiper Blades
......................221
Front Wiper Blades............................................. 221
Rear Wiper Blade............................................... 222
Checking MyKey System Status...............55
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................221
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................37
Child Safety
.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 30
Right-Hand Side................................................... 30
Child Seat Positioning
..................................28
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................234
Cleaning Products
........................................231
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................235
Cleaning the Engine
....................................232
Cleaning the Exterior...................................231 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...................... 232
Exterior Chrome................................................... 231
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped).................231
Underbody............................................................ 232
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................233
Cleaning the Interior...................................233
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................233
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................54
Climate............................................................379 Climate Control Voice Commands............380
Climate Control
.............................................103
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 216
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey............................................53 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 54
Cruise Control
..................................................70
Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 161
Customer Assistance
..................................194
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
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Information....................................................370
911 Assist............................................................... 376
Alerts....................................................................... 376
Calendar................................................................ 376
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 373
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................... 371
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 378
Information Messages.................................93
Airbag....................................................................... 94
Alarm........................................................................\
94
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 94
Battery and Charging System......................... 95
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 95
Doors........................................................................\
96
Engine...................................................................... 96
Hill Start Assist...................................................... 97
Keyless Vehicle...................................................... 97
Lighting.................................................................... 98
Maintenance.......................................................... 98
Message indicator................................................ 93
MyKey....................................................................... 98
Park Aid................................................................... 99
Park Brake............................................................... 99
Power Steering.................................................... 100
Starting System ................................................. 100
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 102
Traction Control.................................................. 102
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive..........100
Installing Child Seats....................................20 Child Seats.............................................................. 20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 25
Instrument Cluster
........................................84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 75
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Interior Lamps
..................................................77
Front Interior Lamp ............................................. 77
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 77
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 82
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................191
Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 191
Jump Starting....................................................... 192
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 191
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 192
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................65
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 65
Keyless Starting.............................................125 Ignition Modes..................................................... 126
Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............169
Load Carrying.................................................168
Load Limit
........................................................170
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 177
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 170
Locking and Unlocking
.................................58
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 59
Autolock.................................................................. 60
Battery Saver.......................................................... 61
Illuminated Entry................................................... 61
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 61
Mechanical Key..................................................... 59
Opening a Rear Door from Inside................... 59
Power Door Locks................................................ 58
Remote Control.................................................... 58
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 60
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
....... 60
Locks...................................................................58
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