Ford Escape: Breaking-in your vehicle
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.
Perchlorate material
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material – Special handling may apply for service or vehicle e ...Special Notices
New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to ...See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment
if possible. Do not p ...
Tightening the cargo net
Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
Insert belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down ring 2 in the direction of the
arrow.
Pull tensioning strap 3 by the loose end in the direction of the ar ...
Introduction
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer
hitches that are specially designed for the vehicle.
NOTE
See page 353 for the maximum trailer and
tongue weights recommended by Volvo.
• Observe the ...