Ford Escape: Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Connecting the jumper cables
Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharge ...
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
1. Remove th ...
See also:
Trailer towing
WARNING - Towing a trailer If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly,
you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not ...
Information screen display
Brake warning display
When “RELEASE PARKING BRAKE” is displayed This warning is displayed if you drive
with the parking brake still applied. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster
only ...
Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic. ...
