2016 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual When driving at slow speeds off road under
high load conditions, use a low gear when
possible. Low gear operation will maximize
the engine and transmission cooling
capability.
Under severe operating c

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual Avoid driving at excessive speeds, this
causes vehicle momentum to work against
you and your vehicle could become stuck
to the point that assistance may be
required from another vehicle. Remember,
you

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating.
Do not descend in neutral. Disengage
overdrive or move the transmission
s

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual We recommend that you use caution when
your vehicle has either a high load or device
(i.e. ladder or luggage racks). Any
modifications to your vehicle that raise the
center of gravity may cause your v

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:
Occasional brake noise is normal. If
a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or
continuous squeal sound is present, the
brake linings may be worn-out and an
authorized dealer s

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure you shift the gearshift
lever to park (P). Switch the ignition
off and remove the key whenever you leave
your vehicle. Note:
Do n

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual 2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle
is on a slope, the system will activate
automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle will remain
on the slope without rolli

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FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when need