Ford Escape: Basic operating principles - Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System (if equipped) - Driving - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord 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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    Transporting children
    Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their age, height and weight. All children are shaped differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds pro ...

    When CD is in the player (type C and D)
    Each brief press of the button changes the modes in the following sequence. *: For type C audio, “BT-A” is displayed. When the CD mode is selected, the player will start playback. ...

    Drive belts
    1. Alternator 2. Water pump 3. Drive belt auto-tensioner 4. Crankshaft pulley 5. Air conditioner compressor Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing ...