2020 FORD ESCAPE emergency towing

Note:
If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power is available, you could
use an external power to apply the parking
brake. 2. Locate the manual park release cable
access cover on the lower instrument
panel dash to the bottom left hand
side of the steering column.
3. Using a tool or the key blade, carefully open the access cover.
Note: Do not pull the tether until you are in
the driver seat.
4. Switch the ignition on, but do not start
your vehicle.
5. Once in the driver seat, fully press the brake pedal and hold. Do not release.
Pull the orange tether towards the
driver seat until the tether gets locked
in the override position. Then leave the
tether.
6. If done correctly a message should display on the instrument cluster
screen. See information messages later
in this chapter.
Note: Your vehicle is now out of the park
(P) position and is free to roll.
7. With your foot still fully applied on the
brake pedal, disengage the parking
brake. See Electric Parking Brake
(page 218). 8. Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for
emergency towing purposes.
9. Switch off the ignition.
10. Once safe to do so, and there is no risk that your vehicle will roll,
disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable from the battery.
Returning Your Vehicle to Normal
Mode
1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the negative (black) battery cable to the
battery.
2. Apply the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake
(page 218).
Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power is available, you could
use an external power to apply the parking
brake.
3. Fully apply the brake pedal and hold. Do not release. Pull the orange tether
outward towards the driver seat to
release it from the override position.
4. The cable will release and retract back
to its original rest position.
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•
Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in park (P).
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
•
Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or other axle repair is required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - 8-SPEED
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
– 8F24
Emergency Towing
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or, if you are a
member of a roadside assistance program,
your roadside assistance service provider.
Recreational Towing
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
You must place the front wheels on a
two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow
dolly, follow the instructions specified by
the equipment provider.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - 8-SPEED
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
– 8F35
Emergency Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock make sure the
ignition is in the accessory or on position
when being towed.
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:
• Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
• Refer to the Manual Park Release
procedure. See
Automatic
Transmission (page 204). Failing to
do so could result in damage to the
transmission.
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Note: If you are unsure of the vehicle ’s
configuration, contact an authorized dealer.
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel
Drive Vehicles
(If Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. Place the front wheels on a
two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow
dolly, follow the instructions specified by
the equipment provider. Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel
Drive Vehicles
(If Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. We recommend towing your vehicle
with all four wheels off the ground, such
as when using a car-hauling trailer.
Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow
your vehicle.
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel
and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
(If
Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. We recommend towing your vehicle
with all four wheels off the ground, such
as when using a car-hauling trailer.
Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow
your vehicle.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION – HF45
Emergency Towing
In the event your vehicle becomes disabled
(without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport
vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels
on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain/transmission configuration)
under the following conditions:
•
The vehicle is facing forward so that it
is towed in a forward direction.
• Shift the transmission into neutral (N).
If you cannot shift the transmission into
neutral (N), you may need to override
the shifter and enable Stay in Neutral
mode. Failing to do so may result in
damage to the transmission. See
Transmission (page 204).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 137).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged.
You can tow your vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground using the
Neutral
Tow mode in the information display.
Alternatively, if you have a front-wheel
drive vehicle, you can tow with the front
wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you have an all-wheel drive vehicle, you
can tow with all four wheels off the ground
using a vehicle transport trailer. If you are
using a tow dolly or a vehicle transport
trailer, follow the instruction specified by
the equipment provider.
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
• Place your vehicle in
Neutral Tow
mode with the following steps:
• Switch your vehicle on in accessory
mode.
• Press the menu button on the
controls on the steering wheel.
• Select
Settings.
• Select
Neutral Tow.
• Follow the instructions on the
information display.
• Fully press the brake pedal.
• Shift into neutral (N).
• Switch the ignition off.
• Do not exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
Note: Switching on
Neutral Tow mode
requires battery power.
Note: If the parking brake is applied, a
message appears in the information display.
Note: If your vehicle has an ignition key, you
cannot remove the key from the ignition
when the transmission is in neutral (N) and
your vehicle is off.
Note: Start the engine and allow it to run
for a few minutes at the beginning of each
day, and every six hours or fewer. With the
engine running and your foot on the brake,
shift into drive (D) and then into reverse (R)
before shifting back into neutral (N). Before
continuing to tow, re-enable
Neutral Tow
mode.
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Switching Automatic High Beam Control
On and Off......................................................91
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control.................................................................. 91
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................237
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 237
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 237
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control
.......................................246
Switching Lane Centering On and Off..................................................................246
Activating Lane Centering............................... 247
System Alerts and Automatic Cancellation.................................................... 247
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC
3........................................................................\
157
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With:
SYNC...............................................................157
Symbols Glossary
.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................435
General Information......................................... 435
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................470 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 482
Apps........................................................................\
477
Navigation............................................................. 476
Personal Profiles............................................... 480
Phone..................................................................... 474
Resetting the System...................................... 482
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................... 471
Voice Recognition.............................................. 470
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 479
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................422
911 Assist............................................................... 422
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 424
SYNC™............................................................418 General Information.......................................... 418
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................426
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............376 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................299
Tire Care
...........................................................351
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 353
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 351
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 354
Temperature A B C............................................ 352
Traction AA A B C............................................... 352
Treadwear............................................................. 352
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................345
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..........365
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 366
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 367
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................345
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 347
General Information......................................... 346
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 349
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 346
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed............................................................... 349
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.........347
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 343
Towing a Trailer.............................................276 Load Placement................................................. 276
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission –
8F24................................................................281
Emergency Towing............................................. 281
Recreational Towing.......................................... 281
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission –
8F35...............................................................282
Emergency Towing............................................ 282
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles........................ 282
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 282
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Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive
Vehicles............................................................ 282
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - Automatic Transmission – HF45........283
Emergency Towing............................................ 283
Recreational Towing......................................... 283
Towing..............................................................276
Traction Control............................................222
Principle of Operation...................................... 222
Trailer Sway Control
....................................277
Transmission Code Designation............382
Transmission.................................................204
Transporting the Vehicle...........................295
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................314
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................315
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................316
Unique Driving Characteristics.................175
Universal Garage Door Opener...............159 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........159
USB Port
...........................................................417
Locating the USB Ports.................................... 417
Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................212
Driving in Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive............................................... 212
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................64
Using Snow Chains.....................................364
Using Stability Control
...............................224
Using Summer Tires...................................364
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................425
Audio Voice Commands................................. 426
Media Sources.................................................... 425
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............421 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 422
Pairing a Phone................................................... 421
Phone Controls................................................... 422
Phone Voice Commands................................. 421
Using Traction Control
...............................222
Switching the System Off............................... 222System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 222
Using a Switch..................................................... 222
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................ 222
Using Voice Recognition............................419 Audio Voice Commands................................. 438
Climate Voice Commands............................. 439
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 419
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 442
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 441
Phone Voice Commands................................ 439
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 443
System Interaction and Feedback..............420
Voice Settings Commands............................ 443
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................300
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................335
General Information......................................... 335
Vehicle Certification Label.......................382
Vehicle Identification Number.................381
Vehicle Storage
............................................340
Body....................................................................... 340
Brakes..................................................................... 341
Cooling system.................................................... 341
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............341
Engine..................................................................... 341
Fuel system........................................................... 341
General.................................................................. 340
Miscellaneous..................................................... 342
Plugging in Your HYBRID................................. 341
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 342
Tires........................................................................\
. 341
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................407
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............381
Voice Control...................................................80
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105 Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
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