Ford Escape: Waxing - Cleaning - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord Escape: Waxing

• Wash the vehicle first.
• Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.

    Washing the exterior
    Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong house ...

    Paint chips
    Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the c ...

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    Selecting turn signal lights operation
    When the remote keyless entry system is used, the turn signal lights flash. However, the turn signal lights flashing operational non-operational setting can be changed. Models with genuine SUBA ...

    Connecting iPod®
    To connect an iPod® to the vehicle so that the iPod® can be controlled with the audio system controls and display screen, use the USB jack located in the center console. Open the protectiv ...

    Correct driving posture
    1 Sit upright and well back in the seat. 2 Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached and easily depressed to the extent required. 3 Adjust the s ...