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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System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis.
WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
the indi ...
Three-way catalyst
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
- Th ...
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illumination of the road over a wide
angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends,
for example. It can only be acti ...
