Ford Escape: 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 recreational flat tow, your fluid level must be verified by an authorized dealer.
This fluid level is within the normal operating fluid range and does not require that you have your fluid level readjusted after recreational flat tow operation.
See the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on recreational flat towing.
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the
tra ...
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 o ...
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side panel of the
center console. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door from the passenger
side by pulling it out.
To reinsta ...
Hitch assist
Hitch assist is a user selectable touch screen
feature that can aid the process of guiding the
vehicle to the trailer tow hitch. See 109,
SURROUND CAMERA SYSTEM. ...
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood ...
