2019 FORD ESCAPE belt

Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your
Vehicle
Ford Protect extended service plan also
offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that
covers all scheduled maintenance, and
selected wear items. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
the cost of your vehicle
’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
• Cabin air filter replacement every
20,000 mi (32,000 km) (electric
vehicles only).
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Ford Protect
extended service plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved
with no credit check or hassles. To learn
more, call our Ford Protect extended
service plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 Ford Protect Extended Service
Plan (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Protect
extended service plan. Ford Protect
extended service plan is the only service
contract backed by Ford Motor Company
of Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan
you purchase, Ford Protect extended
service plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Ford Protect extended
service plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations.
Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving
needs, including reimbursement for towing
and rental. When you purchase Ford
Protect extended service plan, you receive
added peace-of-mind protection
throughout Canada, the United States and
Mexico, provided by a network of
participating authorized Ford Motor
Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of
Canada, the United States and Mexico are
not eligible for Ford Protect extended
service plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information; visit your local Ford of
Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the
Ford Protect extended service plan that is
right for you.
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Check Every Month
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 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.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) 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. Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Change engine coolant.2
At
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
Replace timing belt (1.5L engine).
1 Perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil
and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or
50,000 mi (80,000 km).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement.
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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 267
Catalytic Converter.......................................151 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 152
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 152
Center Console..............................................133
Changing a Bulb............................................261 Cornering Lamp (HID Headlamps) ...........263
Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 261
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 263
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 262
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs.................. 263
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 265
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........265
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........265
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 263
Replacing Turn, Tail and Brake Signal Bulbs................................................................. 264
Changing a Fuse...........................................242 Fuses....................................................................... 242
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................295
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 295
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 296
Changing the 12V Battery.........................256 Battery Management System...................... 258
Changing the Engine Air Filter................265 Duratec Engines................................................. 266
EcoBoost Engines............................................. 265
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................259 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 259
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 259
Checking MyKey System Status
...............57
MyKey Distance..................................................... 57
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 58
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 58
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................258
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning.........................29
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32Cleaning Leather Seats...............................271
Cleaning Products.......................................267
Materials................................................................ 267
Cleaning the Engine...................................269
Cleaning the Exterior..................................267 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 268
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 268
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 268
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 268
Underbody........................................................... 268
Under Hood......................................................... 268
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................270
Cleaning the Interior...................................270
Mirrors.................................................................... 270
Cleaning the Wheels...................................272
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................269
Clearing All MyKeys........................................57
Climate Control..............................................110
Collision Warning System.........................201 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 201
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 251
Cornering Lamps
............................................82
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey...........................................56 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 57
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................198 Blocked Sensors................................................ 200
Switching the System Off and On..............200
System Errors..................................................... 200
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 200
System Limitations.......................................... 200
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........198
Cruise Control
..................................................73
Principle of Operation.......................................184
Type One.................................................................. 73
Type Two.................................................................. 74
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 184
Customer Assistance
.................................226
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Data Recording..................................................9
911 Assist Privacy Notice..................................... 13
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................80 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 80
Type Two - Configurable................................... 80
Declaration of Conformity.......................494 Radio Frequency Statement......................... 494
Digital Radio
..................................................326
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 328
Direction Indicators.......................................83
Doors and Locks............................................60
Driver Alert
.......................................................191
Using Driver Alert................................................. 191
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42 Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driver Knee Airbag..........................................47
Driving Aids
......................................................191
Driving Hints...................................................218
Driving Through Water................................219
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 80
E
Economical Driving
......................................218
Electric Parking Brake.................................164
Applying the Electric Parking Brake............164
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 165
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................. 164
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 165Electromagnetic Compatibility
.............466
Emission Law.................................................150
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........151
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 150
End User License Agreement.................468 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 468
Engine Block Heater.....................................137 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 138
Engine Coolant Check
.................................251
Adding Coolant.................................................... 251
Coolant Change.................................................. 253
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 254
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 253
Recycled Coolant............................................... 252
Severe Climates................................................. 253
Engine Emission Control...........................150
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check..........................................249 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 249
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™
.................................................249
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L................................................................249
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................301
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 301
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................301
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 302
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................302 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 303
Entertainment...............................................391 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 392
Apps....................................................................... 400
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 399
CD........................................................................\
.... 398
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 395
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 393
Sources................................................................... 391
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information............................... 400
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USB Ports............................................................
400
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 164
Essential Towing Checks...........................214 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 215
Hitches.................................................................... 214
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 216
Safety Chains....................................................... 214
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 215
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 215
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 214
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 215
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 87
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 86
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 87
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 86
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86
Puddle Lamps ....................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 How to Extract Seatbelts in the Rear
Outermost Positions...................................... 36
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................35
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
Floor Mats
........................................................219
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
..................................................446
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 447
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 446
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................158
Principle of Operation....................................... 158Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid............................................171
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 172
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................141
Fuel Consumption
.......................................148
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 148
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 148
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 148
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................143
Fuel Filter
........................................................256
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................141 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 141
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 142
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................143
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 143
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................222
Fuses.................................................................233
Fuse Specification Chart...........................233 Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........239
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........237
Power Distribution Box.................................... 233
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 233
G
Garage Door Opener...................................126
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............126
Gauges...............................................................90 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............91
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 91
Information Display............................................ 90
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 154
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
General Maintenance Information
.......448
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 450
Owner Checks and Services......................... 449
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 448
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 448
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 448
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................229
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Getting the Services You Need...............226
Away From Home.............................................. 226
H
Hazard Flashers............................................222
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 259
Headlamp Exit Delay
...................................80
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 118
Head Restraints
.............................................118
Folding the Rear Seat Outermost Head
Restraint............................................................ 120
Installing the Head Restraint......................... 120
Lowering the Head Restraint......................... 120
Raising the Head Restraint............................. 120
Removing the Head Restraint....................... 120
Tilting the Front Seat Head Restraint.........120
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................116
Heated Rear Window...................................116
Heated Seats
..................................................124
Heated Steering Wheel................................74
Heated Windshield
.......................................116
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 116
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
Hill Start Assist
..............................................165
Switching the System On and Off...............166
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 166
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................113
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 115
General Hints......................................................... 113
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 115
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 114
Recommended Settings for Cooling............115
Recommended Settings for Heating...........114
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................163
Home Screen................................................383
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........244
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................134 In California (U.S. Only).............................227
Information Display Control.......................74
Information Displays
.....................................95
General Information............................................ 95
Information Messages
.................................98
Airbag....................................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 99
Auto Start-Stop.................................................. 100
Battery and Charging System....................... 100
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 101
Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................................................. 102
Doors....................................................................... 102
Engine..................................................................... 103
Four-Wheel Drive............................................... 103
Hill Start Assist................................................... 104
Keyless Vehicle.................................................... 104
Lighting.................................................................. 105
Maintenance........................................................ 105
Message Indicator............................................... 98
MyKey..................................................................... 105
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake............................................................. 106
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Remote Start........................................................ 107
Starting System .................................................. 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108
Traction Control.................................................. 108
Trailer...................................................................... 108
Transmission........................................................ 109
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Restraints..................................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
........................................90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................79
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Instrument Panel Overview.............................. 18
Interior Lamps
.................................................83
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 83
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 83
Interior Mirror...................................................88 Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 88
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 88
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Recline Adjustment...........................................
124
Unfolding the Seatback................................... 124
Rear Under Floor Storage........................204 Adjustable Load Floor..................................... 204
Cargo Management System......................... 204
Rear View Camera.......................................180 Using the Rear View Camera System..........181
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 180
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............77 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 77
Recommended Towing Weights.............212
Refueling..........................................................145 Refueling System Overview............................ 145
Refueling System Warning.............................. 147
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 146
Remote Control..............................................50 Car Finder................................................................ 52
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 50
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 50
Remote Start......................................................... 52
Replacing the Battery.......................................... 51
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 52
Remote Start..................................................116
Automatic Settings............................................. 117
Heated and Cooled Features........................... 117
Last Settings.......................................................... 117
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............272
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................54
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................231
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................231
Roadside Assistance
...................................221
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 222
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 221
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 221
Roadside Emergencies...............................221 Roof Racks and Load Carriers
................205
Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 205
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 218
Running Out of Fuel.....................................143 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 144
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 144
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................47
Safety Precautions........................................141
Satellite Radio
..............................................329
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 330
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............330
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................330
Troubleshooting.................................................. 331
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........455
Scheduled Maintenance..........................448
Seatbelt Extension
........................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Seatbelts...........................................................33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................37
Conditions of operation..................................... 37
Seats..................................................................118
Security..............................................................70
Settings.............................................................417 911 Assist............................................................... 422
Ambient Lighting............................................... 428
Bluetooth............................................................... 419
Clock....................................................................... 419
Display................................................................... 429
General.................................................................. 426
Media Player......................................................... 418
Mobile Apps......................................................... 425
Navigation............................................................ 423
Phone...................................................................... 419
Radio....................................................................... 422
Sound...................................................................... 417
Valet Mode........................................................... 430
Vehicle................................................................... 428
Voice Control...................................................... 430
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