2020 FORD ESCAPE tire type

control and increased risk of
injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat!
You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as
automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. We
recommend the use of a digital or
dial-type tire pressure gauge
rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge. Use the
recommended cold inflation
pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns.
Always inflate your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
even if it is less than the maximum
inflation pressure information
found on the tire. You will find a
Tire Label containing the
manufactures recommended tire
inflation pressure by the tire size
and other important information
located on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver ’s door. The recommended tire inflation
pressure is also found on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the
door-latch on the B-pillar, or on
the edge of the driver
’s door.
Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles.
Inspecting Your Tires and
Wheel Valve Stems
Periodically inspect the tire treads
for uneven or excessive wear and
remove objects such as stones,
nails or glass that may be wedged
in the tread grooves. Check the tire
and valve stems for holes, cracks,
or cuts that may permit air
leakage and repair or replace the
tire and replace the valve stem.
Inspect the tire sidewalls for
cracking, cuts, bruises and other
signs of damage or excessive
wear. If internal damage to the tire
is suspected, have the tire
demounted and inspected in case
it needs to be repaired or replaced.
For your safety, tires that are
damaged or show signs of
excessive wear should not be used
because they are more likely to
blow out or fail.
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U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number
Both United States and Canada
Federal regulations require tire
manufacturers to place
standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and
describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire
Identification Number for safety
standard certification and in case
of a recall.
This begins with the letters DOT
and indicates that the tire meets
all federal standards. The next
two numbers or letters are the
plant code designating where it
was manufactured, the next two
are the tire size code and the last
four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 317 mean
the 31st week of 1997. After 2000,
the numbers go to four digits. For
example, 2501 means the 25th
week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes
used for traceability. This
information is used to contact
customers if a tire defect requires
a recall.
Tire Replacement
Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed to provide a safe ride
and handling capability.
WARNING: Only use
replacement tires and wheels
that are the same size, load
index, speed rating and type
(such as P-metric versus
LT-metric or all-season versus
all-terrain) as those originally
provided by Ford. The
recommended tire and wheel
size may be found on either the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or
the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), or the
Tire Label which is located on
the B-Pillar or edge of the
driver's door. If this information
is not found on these labels, then
you should contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Use of any tire or wheel
not recommended by Ford can
affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle,
which could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
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How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2
–4 psi (14– 28 kPa)
from a cold start situation. If the vehicle is
stationary overnight with the outside
temperature significantly lower than the
daytime temperature, the tire pressure may
decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of
30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value may be detected by
the tire pressure monitoring system as
being significantly lower than the
recommended inflation pressure and
activate the system warning light for low
tire pressure. If the low tire pressure
warning light is on, visually check each tire
to verify that no tire is flat. If one or more
tires are flat, repair as necessary. Check
the air pressure in the road tires. If any tire
is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle
to the nearest location where air can be
added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to
the recommended inflation pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
(IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING:
The tire pressure
monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury. WARNING:
If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function. Note:
Only use tire sealants in roadside
emergencies as they may cause damage to
the tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 365). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
the authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that we provided with the
vehicle. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, replace it instead of repairing
it.
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A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.
T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•
Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and the ground. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and your
vehicle.
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Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 334
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs.........333
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly Bulbs.................................................................. 333
Changing a Fuse...........................................310 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 310
Fuse Types.............................................................. 311
General Information.......................................... 310
Changing a Road Wheel...........................369 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 369
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 370
Changing the 12V Battery.........................326 Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............327
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........320
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................319
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
...................................407
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................330
Front Wiper Blades........................................... 330
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 330
Charging the High Voltage Battery........196 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 196
Checking MyKey System Status...............63 MyKey Distance.................................................... 63
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 64
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 64
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................330
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................31
Child Safety......................................................22
General Information............................................ 22
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................339
Cleaning Products
.......................................335
Materials............................................................... 335
Cleaning the Engine....................................337 Cleaning the Exterior..................................336
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 336
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 336
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 336
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 336
Underbody............................................................ 337
Under Hood.......................................................... 337
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................338
Cleaning Discolored Area(s) on the Instrument Panel Surface......................... 339
Cleaning the Interior...................................338 Mirrors.................................................................... 338
Cleaning the Wheels..................................340
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................337
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate Control
..............................................137
Collision, Damage or Fire Event.............294 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries..................... 294
Connected Vehicle.....................................404 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................... 404
Connected Vehicle Limitations.............404
Connected Vehicle Requirements
........404
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.......................................
405
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................404
Connecting FordPass to the Modem........404
Enabling and Disabling the Modem..........404
What Is the Modem......................................... 404
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................404
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 321
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........51
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 63
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........407 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................ 407
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 407
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Fuel........................................................................\
...
124
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 124
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 124
Lane Keeping System........................................ 125
Maintenance......................................................... 126
MyKey...................................................................... 127
Park Aid................................................................... 127
Park Brake............................................................. 128
Power Steering.................................................... 129
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 129
Remote Start....................................................... 130
Seats....................................................................... 130
Starting System ................................................. 130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 131
Trailer........................................................................\
131
Transmission.........................................................132
Installing Child Restraints...........................24
Child Restraints..................................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 26
Using Tether Straps............................................. 28
Instrument Cluster
........................................98
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................87
Instrument Panel
...........................................20
Interior Lamps.................................................89
Interior Lamp Function...................................... 89
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Off........................................................................\
. 89
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On........................................................................\
. 89
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 90
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 90
Interior Mirror
...................................................95
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 96
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 96
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........289
Connecting the Jumper Cables ................... 289
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 289
Removing the Jumper Cables...................... 290Starting the Engine...........................................
290
Jump Starting the Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................291
Connecting the Jumper Cables ................... 292
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 291
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 293
Starting the Engine........................................... 293
K
Keyless Entry...................................................69 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 69
Keyless Starting.............................................167 Ignition Modes..................................................... 168
Keys and Remote Controls.........................54
L
Lane Keeping System
.................................251
Switching the System On and Off...............252
Liftgate................................................................71
Lighting Control..............................................86 Flashing High Beam Headlamps.................... 87
Lighting Control Selections.............................. 86
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 86
Lighting..............................................................86 General Information........................................... 86
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............269
Load Carrying
................................................268
Load Limit.......................................................270
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 274
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 270
Locking and Unlocking................................66 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 67
Autolock.................................................................. 68
Battery Saver......................................................... 69
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 68
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 69
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 66
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside...........67
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