Ford Escape: Parking brake
Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops.
The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned on) until the parking brake is released.
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer.
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy.
Brake over accelerator
This vehicle is equipped with a brake over accelerator feature. In the
event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, applying steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal will both slow the ...
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC Stability Enhancement System
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
• Traction control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel spin
an ...
See also:
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise
(cool).
If is not pressed, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heate ...
Reporting safety defects
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Tr ...
Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light illuminates
when the tank is nearly empty approximately
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp
gal). It only operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” po ...
