2015 FORD ESCAPE automatic transmission

Refueling..........................................................134
Fuel Consumption........................................135
Emission Control System..........................136
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................139
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation.................................142
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................142
Brakes
General Information
....................................147
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................147
Parking Brake
.................................................148
Hill Start Assist..............................................148
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................149
Using Traction Control...............................149
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................150
Using Stability Control.................................151
Parking Aids
Parking Aid......................................................152
Active Park Assist
.........................................154
Rear View Camera
.......................................158
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................161
Using Cruise Control.....................................161
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............162
Eco Mode
........................................................166
Steering............................................................166 Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................168
Luggage Covers
.............................................168
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................169
Load Limit........................................................170
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................178
Trailer Sway Control.....................................179
Recommended Towing Weights
.............179
Essential Towing Checks
............................181
Towing Points
................................................183
Transporting the Vehicle...........................184
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......185
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Economical Driving
......................................186
Driving Through Water................................187
Floor Mats........................................................187
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................189
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................190
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................190
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................191
Post-Crash Alert System...........................193
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............194
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................196
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................196
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................197
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................198
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................199
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information
....................................210
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............210
Under Hood Overview -
1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................212
Under Hood Overview -
2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................214
Engine Oil Dipstick -
2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L.................................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................215
Engine Oil Check
...........................................215
Engine Coolant Check
................................216
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................219
Brake Fluid Check.........................................219
Power Steering Fluid Check......................219
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................219
Fuel Filter
.........................................................219
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................221
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................221
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................222
Removing a Headlamp..............................224
Changing a Bulb...........................................224
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229
Vehicle Care
General Information
....................................231
Cleaning Products
........................................231 Cleaning the Exterior...................................231
Waxing.............................................................232
Cleaning the Engine
....................................232
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................233
Cleaning the Interior...................................233
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................233
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................234
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............235
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................235
Vehicle Storage
.............................................235
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................238
Tire Care..........................................................240
Using Snow Chains.....................................254
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........255
Changing a Road Wheel...........................258
Technical Specifications...........................262
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
................................264
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................265
Vehicle Identification Number
................265
Vehicle Certification Label.......................266
Transmission Code Designation............267
Technical Specifications
..........................268
Audio System
General Information
....................................272
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: AM/FM/
CD..................................................................273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................275
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/
Satellite Radio.............................277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/
CD..........................................................279
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Note:
If locking was not successful or if any
door or the liftgate is open, or if the hood is
open on vehicles with a perimeter alarm or
remote start, the horn will sound twice and
the lamps will not flash.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note: The panic alarm will only operate
when the ignition is off. Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
turn the ignition on to deactivate.
Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated. Note:
Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be configured to operate when the
vehicle is remote started. See Automatic
Climate Control
(page 104).
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system is triggered
• you disable the feature •
the hood is open
• the transmission is not in
P
• the vehicle battery voltage is too low
• the service engine soon indicator was
on the last time your vehicle was
driven.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start and the horn will not
sound if you do not follow this sequence. The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to
start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start
will run the blower fan at a slower speed
to reduce noise. You can switch it on or off
in the information display. See
General
Information (page 90).
Note: If you remote start your vehicle with
an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must
switch the ignition on before driving your
vehicle. If you remote start your vehicle with
an intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the
START/STOP button on the
instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
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Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime
Sounds when you have not moved the
transmission selector lever to position P.
A message will be shown in the display.
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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 142).
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 142).
Amber
4WD Off
The system has overheated and defaulted tofront-wheel drive. See
Using Four-Wheel
Drive (page 142).
Amber
4WD temporarily
disabled
Displays when system operation has been
restored. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 142
).
-
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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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 floor air vents
positions.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Press the
A/C button.
2
Direct the instrument panel side air vents
toward the side windows.
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
3
Close the instrument panel vents.
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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Ignition Modes
The keyless starting system has three
modes:
Off: Turns the ignition off.
• Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or
when the engine is running but the
vehicle is not moving.
On:
All electrical circuits are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
• Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once.
Start:
Starts the engine.
• Press the brake pedal, and then press
and hold the button until the engine
starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases, this helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. Before starting the engine check the
following:
•
Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Move the transmission selector lever
to position
P.
• Turn the ignition key to position
II. If
your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Turn the key to position
III to start the
engine. Release the key when the
engine starts.
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: If you cannot start the engine on the
first try, wait for a short period and try again.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do the
following:
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4. Wait at least 10 seconds before
removing the fuel pump nozzle to allow
any residual fuel to drain into the fuel
tank.
Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if
overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the
tank. The fill pipe is equipped with a drain
hole. Excess fuel due to overfill may drain
through the drain hole and drip onto the
ground.
If the fuel fill inlet was not properly closed,
a service engine warning lamp may appear
on the instrument cluster.
At the next opportunity, do the following:
1. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill
opening.
3. Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel provided with the vehicle
several times to allow the inlet to close
properly. This will dislodge any debris
preventing the inlet from sealing. If this action corrects the problem, the
message may not reset immediately. It
may take several driving cycles for the
message to turn off. A driving cycle
consists of an engine start-up (after 4 or
more hours with the engine off) followed
by city or highway driving. Continuing to
drive with the message on may cause the
service engine soon lamp to turn on as
well.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Note:
The amount of usable fuel in the
empty reserve varies and should not be
relied upon to increase driving range. When
refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge
indicates empty, you might not be able to
refuel the full amount of the advertised
capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
reserve still present in the tank.
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. Do not rely on this fuel for
driving. The usable capacity of the fuel
tank is the amount of fuel that can be put
into the tank after the gauge indicates
empty. The advertised capacity is the total
fuel tank size – it is the combined usable
capacity plus the empty reserve.
Filling the Tank
For consistent results when filling the fuel
tank:
• Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.
• Allow no more than two automatic
click-offs when filling.
Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.
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