Ford Escape: Jump starting - Roadside Emergencies - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord Escape: Jump starting

exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage.

eyes and clothing, if contacted. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted.

Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage.

Running out of fuel
If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable fuel container, see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using ...

Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This opera ...

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Powered tailgate opening height
The maximum opening height can be set as required. This is useful in parking areas with low ceiling heights or just for ease of use. 1. Open the tailgate to the position which you want to set as t ...

Engine compartment cover
■ Removing the engine compartment cover ■ Installing the clips NOTICE ■After installing an engine compartment cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its orig ...

Trailer Towing
Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have to do with weight: ○ The weight of the trailer ○ The weight of the trailer tongue ○ The total weight ...