Ford Escape: Important ventilating information
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time, open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air.
Guarding against exhaust fumes
WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Ta ...
Engine block heater (if equipped)
WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions
could result in property damage or physical injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrou ...
See also:
Starting on a steep uphill
1 Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
2 Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is rai ...
Replacing batteries in the headphones
The headphones use two AAA batteries.
It is advisable to have extra batteries on hand
during long trips.
Battery cover and retaining screw
1. Unscrew the retaining screw and remove
the batter ...
Problems with the engine
Problem
The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard.
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
There is a malfunction in the fu ...
