2022 FORD ESCAPE fuel

WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not pry open the
fuel tank filler valve. This could damage
the fuel system. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in fire, personal
injury or death.
WARNING: Do not remove the fuel
pump nozzle from its fully inserted
position when refueling.
WARNING: Stop refueling when
the fuel pump nozzle automatically
shuts off for the first time. Failure to
follow this will fill the expansion space
in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel
overflowing.
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel
tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.
WARNING: Wait at least five
seconds before removing the fuel pump
nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain
into the fuel tank.
WARNING: Read and follow all the
instructions on the pump island.
1. When you stop your vehicle, shift into park (P) and switch the ignition off.
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2. Press the button on the left side of theinstrument panel next to the headlamp
switch to open the fuel filler door. The
fuel filler door can take up to 15
seconds to open before you can insert
a fuel filler nozzle.
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3. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to thefirst notch on the nozzle A. Keep it
resting on the cover of the fuel tank
filler pipe opening.
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A
B
4. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in positionB when refueling. Holding the fuel
pump nozzle in position A can affect
the flow of fuel and shut off the fuel
pump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.
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5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle withinthe area shown.
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6. When the nozzle shuts off, wait at least5 seconds, then slightly raise the fuel
pump nozzle and slowly remove it.
7. Fully close the fuel filler door.
Note: Leaving the fuel door open could set
a check engine lamp. See Fuel and
Refueling – Troubleshooting (page 196). Complete the refueling process within 20
minutes. If 20 minutes elapses, press the
button on the left side of the instrument
panel again. Fuel pump nozzle automatic
shut off could occur if you do not press the
button on the left side of the instrument
panel.
Do not attempt to start the engine if you
have filled the fuel tank with incorrect fuel.
Incorrect fuel use could cause damage not
covered by
the vehicle Warranty. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.
MANUALLY OPENING THE FUEL
FILLER DOOR - EXCLUDING:
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler
cap.
1
Left-hand side. To open the fuel
filler door, press the center rear
edge of the fuel filler door and
then release.
A
Right-hand side. To open the
fuel filler door, press the center
rear edge of the fuel filler door
and then release.
B
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Left-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.
C
Right-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.
D
MANUALLY OPENING THE FUEL
FILLER DOOR
WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.
Note: The transmission must be in park (P)
or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever do
the following:
1. Switch the ignition on.
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Note: The manual override lever is in the
driver side rear wheel well area.
2. Pull the manual override lever.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Complete the refueling process within 20 minutes.
Note: Only follow this procedure if the fuel
filler door fails to open. If the problem
remains, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
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In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.
Note:The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.FUEL AND REFUELING –
TROUBLESHOOTING
FUEL AND REFUELING –
WARNING LAMPS
If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - EXCLUDING:
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(PHEV)
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
A reminder to close the fuel door. Failure to follow this
instruction can cause the check engine light to illuminate.
Fuel door ajar Close fully
to avoid ""CheckEngine"" light
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.
Refuel Error See Manual
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FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
The information message appears while the fuel system is
depressurizing with the fuel filler door closed. Wait for the fuel
system to depressurize and for the fuel filler door to unlatch.
Please wait for fuel door
to open
The information message appears when the fuel system has
depressurized and opened the fuel filler door. Fully open the
fuel filler door to refuel and fully close the fuel filler door when
refueling is complete.
Fuel Door Open
Your vehicle is equipped with a sealed fuel system that
requires the fuel filler door to be fully closed after refueling.
This warning message appears when the fuel filler door is ajar.
Please fully close the fuel filler door to avoid a "Check Engine"
Light.
Fuel door ajar Close fully
to avoid ""CheckEngine"" light
If you see this message and a "Check Engine" lamp illumin-
ates, please fully close the fuel filler door. The "Check Engine"
Light should clear within five seconds. If the "Check Engine"
light persists, please see your dealer.
The information message appears when the fuel system fails
to depressurize, or the fuel filler door fails to open. You could
have to use the fuel filler door manual override lever when
opening the fuel door.
Refuel Error See Manual
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WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
The catalytic converter is part of your
vehicle's emissions system and filters
harmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not park, idle or
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is
very high. Never work around or attempt
to repair any part of the exhaust system
until it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short
period of engine operation and stays hot
after the engine is switched off.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:
• Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time.
• Do not run the engine with a spark plug lead disconnected.
• Do not push-start or tow-start your vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle (page 311). • Use the correct fuel. See Fuel and
Refueling (page 187).
• Do not switch the ignition off when your vehicle is moving.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
Note: Do not make any unauthorized
changes to your vehicle or engine. By law,
vehicle owners and anyone who
manufactures, repairs, or services a fleet of
vehicles are not permitted to intentionally
remove an emission control device or
prevent it from working.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
TROUBLESHOOTING
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
WARNING LAMPS
Your vehicle has an on-board diagnostics
system that monitors the emission control
system. If any of the following warning
lamps illuminate, this may indicate that
the on-board diagnostics system has
detected an emission control system
malfunction.
Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause
reduced power or the engine to stop.
Failure to respond to a warning lamp may
cause damage that your vehicle Warranty
may not cover. Have y our vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
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Catalytic Converter

This position allows your vehicle to move
backward. Come to a complete stop
before shifting into and out of reverse (R).
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) your
vehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to
the driven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
This position, drive (D), is the normal
driving position, and allows your vehicle to
move forward.
LOW (L)
This mode is for driving on steep slopes.
The transmission will hold low gear for
maximum torque driving uphill and
maximum engine braking driving downhill.
You can enter this mode at any vehicle
speed.
Note: Prolonged use of this mode could
lower fuel economy. With your vehicle in
drive (D), press the L button to enter this
mode.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
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Your vehicle has an electronic transmission
selector. The transmission selector is on
the center console. The gears are selected
by rotating the transmission selector to
PRNDL.
• Park (P)
• Reverse (R)
• Neutral (N)
• Drive (D)
• Low (L)
Putting your vehicle in gear:
1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
2. Rotate the transmission selector to the position you want and release.
3. The transmission position you select illuminates.
4. Release the brake pedal and your transmission remains in the selected
gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the current
position.
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Note:Drive mode changes may not be
available when the ignition is off.
Note: Button icon shown may vary from
your vehicle.
Note: Selected drive mode displays in the
information cluster display.
DRIVE MODES
DEEP SNOW/SAND (If Equipped)
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Use this mode to aid you in
getting your vehicle unstuck
from deep snow or sand.
Note: The intent of your all-wheel drive
vehicle is not for off-road use. The all-wheel
drive feature allows for driving on relatively
level surfaces, obstruction free and similar
to normal on-road driving conditions.
Operating your vehicle in other conditions
could lead to excessive stress that could
result in damage not covered by the
warranty.
Note: This mode is not intended for driving
on snowy roads. For snowy roads use
slippery mode.
Note: Using deep snow/sand mode on dry,
hard surfaces could produce some vibration,
driveline bind up, and potential excessive
tire wear. This mode is for slippery and loose
surfaces.
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For efficient driving. This mode
helps deliver maximum fuel
efficiency and helps to increase
driving range.
NORMAL
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For everyday driving. This mode
is a perfect balance of
excitement, comfort and
convenience. This is the default mode after
each ignition cycle.
SLIPPERY
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For less than ideal road
conditions such as snow or ice
covered roads. T his mode lowers
throttle response, adjusts transmission
shift points, and optimizes vehicle stability
controls to help mitigate wheel spin and
maintain vehicle control when driving in
winter conditions.
Note: Using slippery mode on dry, hard
surfaces could produce some vibration,
driveline bind up, and potential excessive
tire wear.
SPORT
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For sporty driving with improved
performance handling and
response. This mode increases
accelerator pedal response, enhances
steering to provide a sportier feel, and
adjusts transmission shift points for quicker
vehicle acceleration.
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Drive Mode Control