Ford Escape: Basic operating principles
• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by
loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your
vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without
getting hung up or damaging underbody components.
The d ...
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
• If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering ...
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Climate control air filter (in front of blower unit)
(If installed)
The climate control air filter is located in front of
the blower unit behind the glove box.
It operates to decrease the amount of pollutants
entering the car.
CAUTION:
o Rep ...
Fuel consumption
The fuel consumption figures shown below have been calculated using a
standard testing
procedure (the new EC test procedure from Directive 99/100/EC), and produced in
accordance with
The Passeng ...
Folding second seats
Folding down the second seats will enlarge the luggage compartment.
■ Before folding the second seats
1 Stow the second center seat belt.
Make sure the outside seat belt
passes through the ...
