Ford Escape: Starting
- Positions of the ignition
- Preparing to start your vehicle
- Starting the engine
- Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
- Guarding against exhaust fumes
- Important ventilating information
Driving
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Positions of the ignition
1. Off— locks the gearshift lever
and allows key removal. Note: In
order to switch off the engine while
the vehicle is in motion, shift to
neutral and use the brakes to bring
the vehicle to a s ...
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Exterior care
Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the label directions
when using any chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warning and caution statements
that appear on the label. Finish mai ...
Automatic car wash
• We do NOT recommend washing your car
in an automatic wash during the first few
months (because the paint will not have
hardened sufficiently).
• An automatic wash is a simple and quick
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Checking tire pressure electronically
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 () in the ignition
lock.
Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
select the Service menu.
Press the or
button to select Tire Pres ...