2022 FORD ESCAPE jump start

Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert ....................................282
How Does Driver Alert Work ...................282
Driver Alert Precautions ...........................282
Driver Alert Limitations .............................282
Switching Driver Alert On and Off ........282
Driver Alert Indicators ...............................283
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting ..............283
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition ..........284
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................\
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Speed Sign Recognition Precautions ........................................................................\
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Speed Sign Recognition Limitations ........................................................................\
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Speed Sign Recognition Indicators ......284
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning ........................................285
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance .....................................285
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting ......................................285
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions ......................287
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels ...............................288
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
288
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
288
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating .........................................................288
Calculating Payload ..................................290
Calculating the Load Limit .....................290
Roof Rack ......................................................292
Luggage Compartment
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover.............................294
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions .........296
Connecting a Trailer ..................................296
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................298
Trailer Brake Precautions ........................298
Towing a Trailer Limitations ...................299
Loading Your Trailer ...................................299
Trailer Towing Hints ...................................299
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft .............................300
Towing Weights and Dimensions ..........301
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work ........................................................................\
303
Trailer Sway Control Precautions .........303
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off ................................................................303
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions ......................304
Breaking-In ...................................................304
Driving Economically ................................304
Driving in Special Conditions .................304
Driving Through Shallow Water ............306
Floor Mats .....................................................306
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance ................................308
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ........309
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off .................................................................310
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................310
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................313
Automatic Crash Shutoff .........................314
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................314
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Table of Contents

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

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit power, which may
result in difficulty maintaining speed in
traffic and could lead to serious injury.
WARNING: Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
vehicle off and remove the key or remote
control before you leave your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Move the transmission
selector lever to park (P) only when your
vehicle is stationary.
This position locks the driveline. Come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of park (P). The electric parking brake could apply
when you shift to park (P) without the
brake pedal fully pressed. The electric
parking brake applies when you shift to
park (P) on large slopes. The electric
parking brake releases with the drive away
release function. See Electric Parking
Brake (page 220).
Note:
A tone sounds if you attempt to exit
your vehicle without the transmission in park
(P).
Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park
(P) if the vehicle battery has run out of
charge. See Jump Starting the Vehicle
(page 310).
Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park
(P) if a fuse is blown. See Fuses (page 319).
Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park
(P) unless the key or remote control is inside
your vehicle.
Note: Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you
attempt to exit your vehicle without the
transmission in park (P). See How Does
Automatic Return to Park (P) Work (page
212).
Note: If you shift into park (P) without fully
pressing the brake, the parking brake could
apply. If you shift into park (P) on a slope,
the parking brake could apply. See
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake (page 221).
Note: You can start your vehicle in this
position.
Note: A tone could sound when you select
park (P).REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Move the transmission
selector lever to reverse (R) only when
your vehicle is stationary and the engine
is at idle speed.
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Automatic Transmission

AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING
THE ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
1. Close the driver door.
2. Shift into gear.
3. Press the accelerator pedal and pullaway in a normal manner.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when the parking brake is on and
your vehicle is moving. If the warning tone
continues after you have released the
parking brake, this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IF THE
VEHICLE BATTERY HAS RUN
OUT OF CHARGE
See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page
311).
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
WARNING LAMPS
Brake System
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It illuminates red when you apply
the parking brake and your
vehicle is on. If the lamp flashes
when the parking brake has been
released, this indicates the
parking brake system requires
service. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Note: Lamps may vary depending on region.
Electric Parking Brake
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When the lamp illuminates
yellow, it indicates a malfunction
in the electric parking brake.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
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Electric Parking Brake

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The service is available:
• 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period supplied withyour vehicle.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)
of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
Roadside assistance limits fuel delivery
service to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within 100 ft (30 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries. • Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within 35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than 35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of 35 mi (56 km).
• Roadside Assistance includes up to $200 for a towed trailer if the disabled
eligible vehicle requires service at the
nearest authorized dealer. If the towing
vehicle is operational but the trailer is
not, then the trailer does not qualify for
any roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the Owner's Manual kit.
United States vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, United States vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
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Crash and Breakdown Information

1. Exit the vehicle immediately.
2. Advise emergency assistance that anelectric or hybrid-electric vehicle is
involved.
3. As with any vehicle fire, do not inhale smoke, vapors or gas from the vehicle,
as they may be hazardous.
Post-Incident
1. Do not store a severely damagedvehicle with a lithium-ion battery inside
a structure or within 49 ft (15 m) of any
structure or vehicle.
2. Make sure that passenger and luggage compartments remain ventilated.
3. Call emergency assistance if you observe leaking fluids, sparks, smoke
or flames, or hear gurgling or bubbling
from the high-voltage battery.
SWITCHING THE HAZARD
FLASHERS ON AND OFF
The hazard flashers operate when the
ignition is in any position, or if the key is not
in the ignition. The battery loses charge
and may have insufficient power to restart
your vehicle if your vehicle is in use or if the
key is not in the ignition.
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The flasher control is on the instrument
panel. Use your hazard flashers when your
vehicle is creating a safety hazard for other
road users.
Switch the hazard flashers on and all front
and rear direction indicators flash.
Press the button again to switch them off.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
JUMP STARTING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Batteries normally
produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not
allow flames, sparks or lighted
substances to come near the battery.
When working near the battery, always
shield your face and protect your eyes.
Always provide correct ventilation.
WARNING: Keep batteries out of
reach of children. Batteries contain
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when
working near the battery to protect
against possible splashing of acid
solution. In case of acid contact with skin
or eyes, flush immediately with water for
a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed,
call a physician immediately.
WARNING: Use only adequately
sized cables with insulated clamps.
WARNING: Make sure that the
cables are clear of any moving parts and
fuel delivery system parts.
WARNING: Connect batteries with
only the same nominal voltage.
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Crash and Breakdown Information

WARNING: If the engine is running
while the hood is open, stay clear of
moving engine components. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Do not attempt to push-start an automatic
transmission vehicle. This could cause
transmission damage.
Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle. This could damage your
vehicle's electrical system.
PREPARING THE VEHICLE
Use only a 12 volt supply to start your
vehicle.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE -
EXCLUDING: PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNING: Do not connect the
negative jumper cable to any other part
of your vehicle. Use the ground point.
Note: If you are using a jump pack or
booster box, follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
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1. Pull the red rubber boot backward. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster vehicle battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) jumper cable to an
exposed metal part of the disabled
vehicle's engine, as shown in the
following illustration, away from the
battery and fuel injection system, or
connect the negative (-) jumper cable
to a ground connection point if
available.
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Crash and Breakdown Information

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Starting the Engine
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicleand moderately rev the engine, or
gently press the accelerator to keep
the engine speed between 2000 and
3000 RPM, as shown in your
tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run both vehicle engines for an additional
three minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
Note: Do not switch the headlamps on
when disconnecting the cables. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE -
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV)
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNING: Do not connect the
negative jumper cable to any other part
of your vehicle. Use the ground point.
Note: If you are using a jump pack or
booster box, follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
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3
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1. Pull the red rubber boot backward. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.
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Crash and Breakdown Information