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.
Checking transmission fluid level for recreational flat towoperation
Before recreational flat towing your vehicle, the transmission fluid level
may need to be set to a lower level. These guidelines are designed to
prevent damage to your transmission. Before you recre ...
Air filter
Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element
listed. Refer t ...
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Important safety notes
WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution) may require replacement of the
filter before its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged filter will reduce the
air volume to the inte ...
Seat belts
To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts be worn correctly While drive. The front seat belts have a pre-tensioner
system. These belt ...
Trip computer
To operate the trip computer, use the A
switch.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
modes of the trip computer can be selected by
pushing the switch A briefly.
Each time the ...
