2015 FORD ESCAPE emergency towing

It is acceptable to have your front-wheel
drive vehicle towed from the front if using
proper wheel lift equipment to raise the
front wheels off the ground. When towing
in this manner, the rear wheels can remain
on the ground.
Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the
front wheels placed on a tow dolly when
towing your vehicle from the rear using
wheel lift equipment. This prevents
damage to the transmission.
Towing a four-wheel drive vehicle requires
that all wheels be off the ground, such as
using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment. This prevents damage to the
transmission, four-wheel drive system and
vehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable
(without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport
vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels
on the ground, regardless of the powertrain
and transmission configuration) under the
following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
• Place the transmission in position N. If
you cannot move the transmission into
N
, you may need to override it. See
Transmission (page 139).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 103). Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. We
designed these guidelines to prevent
damage to your transmission.
Front-wheel drive vehicles
CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
You must place the front wheels on a
two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow
dolly, follow the instructions specified by
the equipment provider.
Four-wheel drive vehicles
CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground), as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
It is recommended to tow your vehicle with
all four (4) wheels off the ground such as
when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise,
you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)
More than 32 million Ford owners have
discovered the powerful protection of Ford
Extended Service Plan. It is the only
extended service plan backed by Ford
Motor Company, and provides peace of
mind protection beyond the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and
labor – can easily exceed the price of your
Ford Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESP
you minimize your risk for unexpected
repair bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four Extended Service Plans with
different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most
comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by
all authorized Ford dealers in the U.S. and
Canada. It is the only extended service plan
authorized and backed by Ford Motor
Company. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacement
transportation if your vehicle is at your
authorized dealer for same day covered
repairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,
rental car coverage and emergency
transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Extended Service Plan coverage expires,
you can transfer any remaining coverage
to the new owner. Whenever you sell your
vehicle, prospective buyers may have a
higher degree of confidence that vehicle
was properly maintained with Ford ESP,
thereby improving resale value.
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Tire Care..........................................................240
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 241
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 240
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 242
Temperature A B C............................................. 241
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 240
Treadwear............................................................ 240
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........255 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 256
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 256
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 238
Towing a Trailer..............................................178 Load Placement.................................................. 178
Towing Points................................................183
Installing the Recovery Hook......................... 183
Recovery Hook Location.................................. 183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels............184
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................185
Emergency Towing............................................. 185
Recreational Towing.......................................... 185
Towing...............................................................178
Traction Control
............................................149
Principle of Operation....................................... 149
Trailer Sway Control.....................................179
Transmission Code Designation.............267
Transmission..................................................139
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 139
Transporting the Vehicle...........................184
Trip Computer.................................................92 All Value................................................................... 93
Average Fuel.......................................................... 93
Digital Speedo....................................................... 93
Distance to E.......................................................... 93
Instantaneous Fuel............................................. 93
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 92
Trip Odometer....................................................... 93
Trip Timer................................................................ 93U
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L
EcoBoost™..................................................212
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................214
Universal Garage Door Opener
................118
HomeLink Wireless Control System............118
USB Port
.........................................................289
Using Cruise Control.....................................161 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 161
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 161
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................142 Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive........................................... 142
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................56
Using Snow Chains.....................................254
Using Stability Control.................................151 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................... 151
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................313
Accessing Your Play Menu............................... 317
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 313
Media Menu Features....................................... 316
Media Voice Commands.................................. 314
System Settings.................................................. 319
What's Playing?.................................................. 314
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............295 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 299
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 302
Making Calls........................................................ 298
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............296
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 296
Phone Options during an Active Call.........298
Phone Voice Commands................................ 296
Receiving Calls................................................... 298
System Settings................................................. 303
Text Messaging.................................................... 301
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