2016 FORD ESCAPE oil reset

Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature. •
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See (page 88).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or 5000 miles (8000
kilometers) from your last oil change.
Never exceed one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 217). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid. 4
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Replace accessory drive belt(s). 5
Replace timing belt (1.6L engine).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 Rear-wheel drive vehicles only.
5 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
message appearing in your information
display prompting you to change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 217). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off (PTO) units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
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Cross Traffic Alert.........................................164
False Alerts............................................................ 167
Switching the System Off and On................167
System Errors....................................................... 167
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 166
System Limitations............................................ 166
Using the System............................................... 164
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 161
Customer Assistance.................................196
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................76 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 76
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 76
Digital Radio
..................................................298
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 299
Direction Indicators
........................................77
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags.......................................... 36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Driving Aids
.....................................................162
Driving Hints...................................................188
Driving Through Water...............................189
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 76
E
Eco Mode
.........................................................167
Resetting Eco Mode.......................................... 168
Type 1...................................................................... 168
Type 2 and 3......................................................... 168
Economical Driving......................................188 Emission Control System
..........................135
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 136
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 136
End User License Agreement.................365 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 365
Engine Block Heater
....................................128
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 129
Engine Coolant Check
................................218
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 219
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 218
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 219
Severe Climates................................................. 220
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 220
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Engine Oil Check............................................217 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 217
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost™...................................................217
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L..................................................................217
Engine Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................268
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 268
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................268
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 269
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................269 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 270
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................182 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 184
Hitches.................................................................... 182
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 185
Safety Chains....................................................... 183
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 183
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 184
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 184
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................344 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............345
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 344
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K
Keyless Entry....................................................63
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 63
Keyless Starting.............................................124 Ignition Modes..................................................... 125
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............171
Load Carrying
.................................................170
Load Limit........................................................172 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 178
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 172
Locking and Unlocking.................................55 Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 56
Autolock................................................................... 57
Battery Saver......................................................... 58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 58
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 58
Mechanical Key..................................................... 56
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.................. 56
Power Door Locks................................................ 55
Remote Control.................................................... 55
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 57
Locks...................................................................55
Luggage Covers.............................................170
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 262
M
Maintenance...................................................212 General Information........................................... 212Manual Climate Control
.............................101
Manual Liftgate..............................................59
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 59
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 59
Manual Seats
..................................................110
Adjusting the Height of the Driver Seat........111
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward.............................................................. 110
Recline Adjustment............................................. 111
Media Hub
......................................................303
Memory Function...........................................113 Saving a PreSet Position................................... 113
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 88
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............106
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof............................................................81 Bounce-Back......................................................... 82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............82
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 82
Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................270
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...................................................
271
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L...............................272
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................53
MyKey ™.............................................................49
Principle of Operation........................................ 49
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........349 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 349
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 350
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 217
Opening and Closing the Hood...............212 Closing the Hood ................................................. 213
Opening the Hood.............................................. 212
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................200
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........200
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