Ford Escape: Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully –
put in first gear.
3. Ensure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug, located on
the lower, forward driver side of the
transmission, and inspect the fluid
level.
6. Fluid level should be at bottom of the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at
the bottom of the opening.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter.
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Headlight beam select
1 To select the low beam, put the lever in the neutral
position as shown.
2 To select the high beam, push the lever forward
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