2016 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual 3-button remote
5-button remote
1.
Hold the key next to the symbol on the
steering column.
2. With the key in this position, you can use the start button to switch the
ignition on and start your vehic

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset
the timer, at any point before the
30-second countdown has expired by
doing any of the following:
•
You can reset the timer by interacting
with your vehicl

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust f

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual •
Make sure the system is unplugged and
properly stowed before starting and
driving your vehicle. Make sure the
protective cover seals the prongs of the
block heater cord plug when not in use.
• M

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The
pressure in an overfilled tank may
cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire. The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hi

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual FUEL QUALITY
Choosing the Right Fuel
We recommend regular unleaded gasoline
with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
r

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up when filling
an ungrounded fuel container:
•
Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fue

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual WARNINGS
When refueling always shut the
engine off and never allow sparks or
open flames near the fuel tank filler
valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone
while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely
hazar