2017 FORD ESCAPE brake fluid

Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (AWD).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 148
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 104
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 153
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 153
Accessories....................................................433 Exterior Style....................................................... 433
Interior Style........................................................ 433
Lifestyle................................................................. 433
Peace of Mind..................................................... 433
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............175
Active Park Assist.........................................165 Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature.............................................................. 169
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist............................... 165
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 169
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................251
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 253
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 251
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal
...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 104
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............259
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65
Appendices....................................................456 Apps.................................................................406
........................................................................\
......... 406
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 88
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 87
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 88
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 87
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88
Audio Control
..................................................66
Type One.................................................................. 67
Type Two................................................................. 67
Audio System
.................................................312
General Information........................................... 312
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................315
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD....................................................................313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................320
Autolamps.........................................................73 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 73
Automatic Climate Control......................105 Temperature Control......................................... 107
Automatic High Beam Control
..................75
Activating the System......................................... 75
Manually Overriding the System.................... 76
Automatic Transmission
...........................144
Brake-Shift Interlock Override....................... 146
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 147
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 145
Transmission Selector Positions.................. 144
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................247
Auto-Start-Stop............................................133 Disabling Auto StartStop................................ 134
Enabling Auto StartStop.................................. 133
Autowipers.......................................................69
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Auxiliary Power Points................................125
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 125
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 125
Locations................................................................ 125
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 248
Blind Spot Information System..............185 Switching the System Off and On................187
System Errors....................................................... 187
Using the System............................................... 185
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................247
Brakes
...............................................................153
General Information.......................................... 153
Breaking-In....................................................209
Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................110
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................301
Specifications...................................................... 301
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................304
Specifications..................................................... 305
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L................................................................308
Specifications..................................................... 309
Capacities and Specifications................294
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
Center Console
...............................................127
Changing a Bulb...........................................253 Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 253
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 255
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 254
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 255
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 257Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........257
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........256
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................
255
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 256
Changing a Fuse
...........................................234
Fuses...................................................................... 234
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................288
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 288
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 289
Changing the 12V Battery.........................248 Battery Management System....................... 249
Changing the Engine Air Filter................259 Duratec Engines................................................. 260
EcoBoost Engines............................................. 259
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................250 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 250
Rear Window Wiper Blade.............................. 251
Checking MyKey System Status................51 MyKey Distance...................................................... 51
Number of Admin Keys....................................... 51
Number of MyKeys............................................... 51
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................250
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................265
Cleaning Products........................................261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................265
Cleaning the Engine....................................263
Cleaning the Exterior...................................261 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 262
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 262
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 262
Underbody........................................................... 262
Under Hood.......................................................... 262
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................264
Cleaning the Interior...................................264
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................263
Clearing All MyKeys
........................................51
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Airbag - Front.........................................................
85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 85
Battery...................................................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 85
Brake System......................................................... 85
Cruise Control....................................................... 86
Direction Indicator............................................... 86
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 86
Engine Oil................................................................ 86
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 86
Fog Lamps - Front............................................... 86
High Beam.............................................................. 86
Information............................................................ 86
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 86
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 86
Parking Lamps....................................................... 87
Service Engine Soon............................................ 87
Traction and Stability Control......................... 87
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 87
Washer Fluid Check....................................248
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 69
Waxing.............................................................262
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
Wheels and Tires.........................................268 General Information......................................... 268
Technical Specifications................................. 292
Windows and Mirrors....................................78
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Windshield Wipers........................................69 Intermittent Wipe................................................ 69
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 69
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................250
Wipers and Washers.....................................69
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