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 ...See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes- Benz for your vehicle model to avoid
damage to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly ...
Warning and indicator lights
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light
Brake warning light
Charge warning light
Electric power steering warning
light
Engin ...
Automatic air conditioner
1. Air flow control dial
2. Temperature control dial
3. Fan speed control dial
4. Rear window defroster button (See “Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch” in the “2. Instrum ...