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3. Flip seat forward.

Attach the safety belt web snap
button to the quarter trim panel
snap button. This will ensure that
safety belt does not get caught by
staying out of the seat back folding
path.

4. To release seatback, pull the
seatback release lever (on top of
seat) toward the front seat. This is
common for both 60% and 40%
seatbacks.

Note:

When the seatback release

lever is pulled, slowly lower
seatback to the flat position.

Seating and Safety Restraints

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Summary of Contents for 2011 Escape Hybrid

Page 1: ... 51 SYNC威 51 Climate Controls 52 Dual automatic temperature control 52 Rear window defroster 56 Lights 57 Headlamps 57 Turn signal control 61 Bulb replacement 63 Driver Controls 69 Windshield wiper washer control 69 Steering wheel adjustment 70 Power windows 76 Mirrors 77 Speed control 79 Moon roof 82 Locks and Security 95 Keys 95 Locks 101 Anti theft system 111 Table of Contents 1 2011 Escape Hyb...

Page 2: ...ceTrac威 219 Transmission operation 227 Reverse sensing system 229 Rear view camera system 231 Roadside Emergencies 246 Getting roadside assistance 246 Hazard flasher control 248 Fuel pump High voltage shut off switches 248 Fuses and relays 250 Changing tires 257 Wheel lug nut torque 268 Jump starting 269 Wrecker towing 273 Customer Assistance 275 Reporting safety defects U S only 282 Reporting saf...

Page 3: ...Maintenance Guide 338 Normal scheduled maintenance and log 344 Index 357 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obl...

Page 4: ...lar vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump and high voltage battery shut off switches In the event of an accident the fuel pump shut off switch may automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine and the high v...

Page 5: ...bol CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer ...

Page 6: ...the lower right corner of the instrument cluster to indicate the vehicle is on This indicator will remain on while the vehicle is on whether the engine is running or not to indicate the vehicle is capable of movement using its electric motor engine or both The message center on the cluster will also momentarily display Ready to Drive when the vehicle is successfully started The vehicle s computer ...

Page 7: ... start in the N Neutral position Also the engine cannot provide power to the hybrid system in N Neutral Low Gear L Low gear is designed to mimic the enhanced engine braking available in non hybrid vehicles L Low gear will produce high engine speeds to provide necessary engine braking This is normal and will not damage your vehicle Reverse R Reverse Gear vehicle speed is limited to 22 mph 35 km h U...

Page 8: ... vehicle This is the normal operation of the electric generator in the hybrid system During certain events such as vehicle servicing your low voltage underhood battery may become disconnected or disabled When this occurs and after reconnecting the low voltage underhood battery and driving the vehicle the engine may continue to operate for 3 5 seconds after the key is turned to the off position Thi...

Page 9: ...y in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more fuel saving tips Frequently asked questions Question Answer What are the series of clicks from the cargo area when I first turn the key in the ignition The high voltage battery is electrically isolated from the rest of the vehicle when the key is off When the key is turned to on high voltage contactors inside the battery are closed to make t...

Page 10: ...ld as soon as a driver requests it the engine coolant temperature has to be kept sufficiently hot Keeping the engine on is required to maintain the correct minimum temperature Why does my engine rev up so high sometimes when I accelerate Your vehicle s engine and transmission are designed to deliver the power you need at the most efficient engine speed This may be higher than expected during heavy...

Page 11: ...e chapter Can I put E10 or E85 in my vehicle and how will it affect my fuel economy Your hybrid vehicle can use E10 10 ethanol 90 gasoline fuel but you may notice slightly reduced fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy per gallon than gasoline Your hybrid vehicle is not designed to use E85 85 ethanol How long will my high voltage battery last Does it need maintenance The high voltage ba...

Page 12: ...EVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Before you drive your vehicle please read this Owner s Guide carefully Your vehicle is not a passenger car As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may r...

Page 13: ...equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The E...

Page 14: ...the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or in certain vehicles the activation of the fuel pump shut off Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location such as latitude and longitude and or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the o...

Page 15: ...may take your focus off the road Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws EXPORT UNIQUE NON UNITED STATES CANADA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the featu...

Page 16: ...er Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Introduction 16 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 17: ...t Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 17 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 18: ... I M testing Normally the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumination a...

Page 19: ...tely by your authorized dealer WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury Anti lock brake system If ...

Page 20: ...e refer to Jump starting low voltage underhood battery only in the Roadside Emergencies chapter Ready indicator light Illuminates once the vehicle has successfully started Indicates the vehicle is ready to drive even when you don t hear the engine running Charging system Illuminates when the 12 volt battery is not charging properly If it stays on while the engine is running there may be a malfunct...

Page 21: ...anceTrac威 Flashes momentarily when the AdvanceTrac威 traction control is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately refer to the Driving chapter for more information AdvanceTrac威 off Illuminates solid when the traction control has been disabled by the driver Flashes for 3 seconds and turns solid when trailer sway is disabled by driver Refer to the Driving chapter for more i...

Page 22: ...en the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver s door is opened Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamp...

Page 23: ...engine may be off when the vehicle is stopped yet the key is on and the engine can turn on at any time Message center activation chime Sounds when a warning message except PARK BRAKE ENGAGED while parked appears in the message center display for the first time GAUGES Shown in standard measure Metric similar Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Instrument Cluster 23 2011 Escape Hybrid eh...

Page 24: ...ne speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine The pointer will indicate engine RPMs when the engine is running and point at the EV symbol when the engine is off and the vehicle is running on pure electrical power Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ...

Page 25: ...mation refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter MILES km TO E This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km to empty Press RESE...

Page 26: ... for future reference It is important to press the RESET button press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the function after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter MPG L km This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from poor...

Page 27: ...3 BRAKE SYSTEM 4 LIFTGATE AND GLASS 5 DTE FUEL LEVEL 6 MYKEY DISTANCE if a MyKey is programmed 7 MYKEY S PROGRAMMED 8 ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED 9 PARK AID if equipped Note Some systems show a message only if a condition is present OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule USE ON...

Page 28: ...motion Press RESET to turn autolock on or off AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off Press RESET to turn autounlock on or off PARK AID if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper and functions only when R Reverse gear is selected Press...

Page 29: ...ay need to take action on or be informed of Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message DRIVER ...

Page 30: ...onics coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible READY TO DRIVE Momentarily displayed once the vehicle has successfully started Indicates the vehicle is ready to drive even when you don t hear the gasoline engine running PARK BRAKE ENGAGED Displayed when the manual park brake is set the en...

Page 31: ...GE SOON Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 or less OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0 MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY Displayed at startup when MyKey is in use Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys Refer to MyKey in the Locks...

Page 32: ... park assist in the Driving chapter for more information CANCELLED BY OVER SPEED if equipped Displayed when the active park assist feature self cancels due to vehicle speed over the preset limit allowed by the active park assist system Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information CANCELLED BY DRIVER INPUT if equipped Displayed when the autopark feature has been canceled ...

Page 33: ... equipped May display when using the active park assist system See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information ACTIVE PARK FINISHED if equipped May display when using the active park assist system See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE if equipped May display when using the active park assist system See Active park assist i...

Page 34: ...ndheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened Setting the clock To set the time press CLOCK The display will read SET TIME Use the memory preset n...

Page 35: ...ired radio frequency i e 93 9 using the memory preset numbers 0 9 SEEK TRACK Press SEEK TRACK to access the previous next strong radio station SCAN Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations MEMORY PRESETS 0 9 When tuned to any station press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET SAVED appears in the display You can save up to 30 stations 10 in AM 10 in FM1 and FM2 Sa...

Page 36: ...F you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the station name or type CAT FOLD Category Folder This feature allows you to select from various music categories To change RDS categories Press MENU repeatedly until RBDS ON OFF appears in the display Use to turn RDS to ON Press CAT PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will appear in the display Press to scroll through all poss...

Page 37: ... DIRECT and the memory preset buttons 0 9 of the desired folder The system will advance to that specific folder TEXT In MP3 mode only Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album AL Folder FL Song SO and Artist AR in the display if available In TEXT MODE Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed When the indicator is active press TEXT and then press SEEK TRACK to view the additional di...

Page 38: ...ter three digits the system will automatically go to that channel if available You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT If an invalid station number is entered INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station SEEK TRACK Press SEEK TRACK to seek to the previous next channel If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SEEK TRACK ...

Page 39: ...or SAT3 Refer to Satellite radio menu for further information on selecting a satellite radio category SATELLITE RADIO MENU Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu Press to cycle through the following options CATEGORY MENU Press OK to enter category mode Press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS威 channel Categories Pop Rock...

Page 40: ...read ARE YOU SURE Press OK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED Note If there are no songs presently saved the display will read NO SONGS d DISABLE ALERTS ENABLE ALERTS Press OK to enable disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel The system default is disabled SONG ALERTS ENABLED DIS...

Page 41: ...he following features BASS Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the level of bass TREBLE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the level of treble BALANCE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers FADE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME if equipped With this feature on radio volume automatically gets louder with incre...

Page 42: ...tion Phone If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威 press to access SYNC PHONE features Refer to the SYNC威 information included with your vehicle for further information If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC威 the display will read NO PHONE Auxiliary input jack Line in WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers ...

Page 43: ... 8 in 3 5 mm connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack 1 Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off 2 Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off 3 Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extension c...

Page 44: ...ts replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player 4 The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause etc over the attached portable music player 5 For safety reasons connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving Also ...

Page 45: ...nadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights...

Page 46: ...ended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached Entertainment Systems 46 2011 Esc...

Page 47: ...k MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the str...

Page 48: ...ic news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the...

Page 49: ...US威 satellite radio system include hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle For information on extended subscription terms the online media player and other SIRIUS威 features please contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete programming including canceling moving or adding ...

Page 50: ... channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist information not available Artist information not available at this time on this channel The system is working properly NO TEXT Song title information no...

Page 51: ... 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS威 Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information SYNC姞 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC威 a hands free communications and entertainme...

Page 52: ...play 2 R Rear defroster Press to activate deactivate the rear window defroster Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information 3 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Press this button again ...

Page 53: ...front passenger seat the climate control system may default to single zone operation to improve fuel economy This smart zone feature will turn off the passenger temperature display and the temperature control will be based on the driver s temperature setting If dual zone operation is desired without a front passenger present press PASS TEMP or adjust the passenger temperature normally The system w...

Page 54: ...r to fully maintain interior cabin comfort 13 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency Engages automatically in AUTO defrost and floor defrost 14 Driver heated seat control if equipped Press to activate deactivate the driver heated seat See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter Outside temperature ...

Page 55: ...c operation 2 Do not override A C or recirculated air 3 Set the temperature to 60 F 16 C Manual operation 1 Select A C 2 Select or 3 Select recirculated air to provide colder airflow 4 Set the temperature to 60 F 16 C 5 Set highest fan setting initially then adjust to maintain comfort To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the temperature control t...

Page 56: ...nition is turned off or to the accessory position the rear window defroster will not function To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any time press R again If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors the same button will activate both Refer to Heated outside mirrors in the Driver Controls chapter Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the ins...

Page 57: ...essage center To turn autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to the off position Note If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature If the windshield wipers are turned on for a brief period of time the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the autolamp position A...

Page 58: ...p to three minutes has been reached Fog lamp control if equipped The headlamp control also operates the fog lamps The fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the or positions and the high beams are not turned on Pull the headlamp control towards you to turn the fog lamps on The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to acti...

Page 59: ...ing Lamp DRL system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation Move the control to the full up...

Page 60: ...et 7 6 meters away 1 8 feet 2 4 meters 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 25 feet 7 6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well The center of the lamp is marked by a 3 mm circle on the headlamp lens 3 T...

Page 61: ...n signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats The dome lamp is preset to illuminate when a door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is closed To manually turn on the dome lamp rotate the panel dimmer control located on the instrument panel to the full u...

Page 62: ...e the lamps Press the button again to turn off the lamps The map lamps will illuminate whenever a door is opened After the door is shut the lamps will remain illuminated for 25 seconds Cargo and dome lamp Rear cargo lamp equipped with an ON OFF DOOR control will light when the doors are closed and the control is in the ON position the control is in the DOOR position and any door is open When the c...

Page 63: ...e on position BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can form on the interior of ...

Page 64: ...l provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps high and low beams 2 H13 Park turn lamps front 2 3457A amber Side marker front 2 194 Rear stop tail sidemarker 2 3157K 4157K Backup lamp 2 921 Fog lamp front 2 PS24WFF Center High mount stop lamp 5 W5WL Rear license plate lamp 2 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument ...

Page 65: ... the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 6 Connect the electrical connector on the new bulb 7 Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned turn the new bulb clockwise to install Replacing front parking lamp turn signal bulbs 1 Make sure that the headlamp control is in...

Page 66: ... bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and then open the liftgate to expose the lamp assembly screws 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 3 Carefully remove the lamp assembly away from the vehicle by pulling the assembly straight out to expose the bulb socket 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 5 Pull bulb straight out of socket a...

Page 67: ...sembly 4 Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb 5 Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise 6 To install carefully press the lamp assembly into liftgate Replacing high mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly 1 Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from the liftgate 2 Remove the bulb holder from the lamp assembly by depressing ...

Page 68: ...ake sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position 2 From underneath the vehicle carefully disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb 3 Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by pulling out on the bulb while squeezing on the upper and lower snap clips at the same time Install the new bulb in reverse order Lights 68 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 69: ... operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing weather be sure the wiper bl...

Page 70: ...her control to either position From either position the control will automatically return to the INT 2 or O off position TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull down the steering column tilt lever 2 Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location 3 Push the steering column tilt lever up This will lock the steering wheel in position WARNING Never adjust the st...

Page 71: ...roadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass calibration adjustment Most geographic ...

Page 72: ... until the correct zone appears in the center stack display 6 The direction will display after the RESET control is released The zone is now updated Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle doors...

Page 73: ...equipped with a variety of console features These include 1 Cupholders 2 Utility compartment console lid has a CD holder a business card holder and two pen holders The utility compartment has a removable bin with coin holder slots a sliding tray a cell phone holder and CD holders 3 Rear power point 4 Rear cupholders 5 Small storage trays and if equipped an ambient light control switch WARNING Use ...

Page 74: ...accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations On the instrument panel On the rear side of the center console Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s o...

Page 75: ...tion from inserting any object into the power point other than the 110V AC electrical device plug The safety cap should always be in a closed position whenever the power point outlet is not in use The 110V AC power point is located in the floor console in front of the gearshift The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances they may not work properly Cathode ray tube type t...

Page 76: ...oint is ready to supply power Green light is off Power point power supply is off Ignition is not on Green light is blinking Power point is in fault mode POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously injure themselves WARNING When closing the power windows you should verify they are free of ob...

Page 77: ...MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror has an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal high reflective state to the n...

Page 78: ...Rearview camera system in the Driving chapter EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to loc...

Page 79: ... you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Using speed control The speed controls are located on the steering wheel The following buttons work with speed control OFF Press to turn speed control off ON Press to turn speed control on SET Press to set a speed or...

Page 80: ... normal Resuming a set speed Press and release RES This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed Increasing speed while using speed control To set a higher speed Press and hold SET until you get to the desired speed then release You can also use SET to operate the tap up function Press and release SET to increase the set speed in 1 mph 1 6 km h increments Use the accelerat...

Page 81: ...Press to select the next previous radio station preset CD track or satellite radio preset channel if equipped depending on which media mode you are in MEDIA Press repeatedly to scroll through available audio modes Navigation system hands free control features if equipped Press and hold control briefly until the voice icon appears on the navigation display to use the voice command feature Press to ...

Page 82: ...control features if equipped Press control briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press and hold to exit phone mode or end a call For further information on the Navigation system SYNC威 system refer to the Navigation System and SYNC威 supplements MOON ROOF IF EQUIPPED You can move the glass p...

Page 83: ...ay being active during bounce back the moon roof will move until the bounce back position is reached Bounce back override To override bounce back press and hold the front portion of the control For example Bounce back can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals If during a bounce back condition the control is released to the neutral position then held in the one touch p...

Page 84: ...oor opener with a three button transmitter that is integrated into the interior of your vehicle After being programmed for garage doors the Car2U威 system transmitter can be programmed to operate security devices and home lighting systems WARNING Make sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming Do not program the Car2U威 system with the vehicle in...

Page 85: ...e coded signal every time It is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code If you do not know if your garage door opener is a rolling code or fixed code device open your garage door opener s remote control battery cover If a panel of DIP switches is present your garage door opener is a fixed code device If not your garage door opener is a rolling code device Rolling cod...

Page 86: ... system help line at 1 866 57Car2U 1 866 572 2728 3 Return to your vehicle Press and hold the Car2U威 system button you would like to use to control the garage door You may need to hold the button from 5 20 seconds during which time the selected button indicator light will blink slowly Immediately within 1 second release the button once the garage door moves When the button is released the indicato...

Page 87: ...mmed If you need to change or replace any of the three devices after it has been initially programmed it is necessary to erase the current settings using the Erasing the Car2U威 Home Automation System buttons procedure and then programming all of the devices being used Fixed code programming Note Do not program the Car2U威 system with the vehicle in the garage Make sure that your key is on and engin...

Page 88: ...conds and then release to put the device into programming mode The indicator lights will blink slowly Within 2 5 minutes enter your corresponding DIP switch settings from left to right into your Car2U威 system by pressing and releasing the buttons corresponding to the settings you circled 4 After inputting switch settings simultaneously press and release all three Car2U威 system buttons The indicato...

Page 89: ...on will turn on to confirm that the Car2U威 system is responding to the button command Erasing the Car2U姞 Home Automation System buttons Note The system allows for three devices to be programmed If you need to change or replace any of the three devices after it has been initially programmed it will be necessary to erase the current settings using the procedure below and then reprogramming all of th...

Page 90: ...terfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal To remove the floor mat reverse the installation procedure LIFTGATE To open the liftgate window unlock the liftgate with the power doo...

Page 91: ...so prevent passengers and cargo from falling out If you must drive with the liftgate door or window open keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo shade if equipped If your vehicle has a cargo shade you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle To install the shade Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the mounting features located behi...

Page 92: ...g evenly distributed on the crossbars Ensure that the load is securely fastened When the rail system is loaded check the tightness of the load including the thumbwheels before driving and at each fuel stop WARNING When loading the roof rail crossbars it is recommended to evenly distribute the load as well as maintain a low center of gravity Loaded vehicles with higher centers of gravity may handle...

Page 93: ...il Be sure to check that the thumbwheels are tight each time load is added or removed from the roof rack and periodically while traveling Always ensure the load is secure before traveling Note When the cross bars are installed and unloaded noise can be minimized by removing or re positioning the cross bars Position the forward cross bar rearward of the center of the roof rail system by 2 5 in 63 5...

Page 94: ...t arrow facing towards the front of the vehicle 2 Use a long flat object to press the tongue in the endcaps on both sides of the cross bar 3 Slide the cross bar assemblies over the end cap tongue and into the side rails 4 Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross bar Driver Controls 94 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 95: ...hrough your authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehicle s IKTs were issued ...

Page 96: ...r a detailed description of Belt Minder威 operation Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles 120 km The reverse sensing system cannot be turned off Optional settings These settings can be changed Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph 130 km h Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has r...

Page 97: ... cycle that it was created otherwise a standard key administrator key is required to clear the MyKey programming To clear all MyKeys go to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey section Programming MyKey optional settings Turn the ignition on using an admin key To program the optional settings use the message center buttons to do the following 1 Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed 2 Press a...

Page 98: ... be used to detect deletion of a MyKey ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to the vehicle Can be used to detect if an additional spare key has been programmed to the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey system warnings displays Using MyKey with remote start systems MyKey is not compatible with non Ford approved aftermarket remot...

Page 99: ...ob 3 Follow Steps 1 4 in the Clear MyKey section Troubleshooting Condition Potential Causes Can t create a MyKey Key in the ignition is already a MyKey Key in the ignition is the last remaining admin key there always has to be at least one admin key SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKe...

Page 100: ... recognized as an admin key Refer to the Using MyKey with remote start systems section to reset all MyKeys as admin keys MyKey Programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Admin Keys Programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key ...

Page 101: ...ting the vehicle in motion and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h The autolock feature repeats when any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position and the vehicle speed is 9 mph 15 km h or lower and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h Deactivating activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled There are fou...

Page 102: ...n the ignition from the on to the off position 5 Press the power door unlock control three times 6 Turn the ignition back to the on position The horn will chirp 7 Press the unlock control then press the lock control The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autolock was activated 8 Turn the ignition to the off position The horn will chirp once to...

Page 103: ...cally locked before the driver door is opened Deactivating activating autounlock Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated There are four methods to enable disable this feature Through your authorized dealer or by using the power door unlock lock sequence Performing the keyless entry keypad procedure if equipped or Performing the message center procedure Note The autounlock feature ...

Page 104: ...e 1 Turn the ignition to the off position 2 Close all doors 3 Enter factory set 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press and release the 7 8 While still holding the 3 4 press and release the 7 8 a second time 5 Release the 3 4 The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been en...

Page 105: ...OTE ENTRY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly ap...

Page 106: ... lamp is in the DOOR position 2 Press and release again within three seconds to unlock the passenger doors the liftgate and liftgate glass The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to the off position One step door unlocking If the one step door unlocking feature is activated press and release once to unlock all of the doors the liftgate and...

Page 107: ...when the control is pressed Opening the liftgate glass if equipped Press twice within three seconds to open the liftgate glass Car finder Press twice within three seconds The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle rather than using the panic alarm Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm To deactivate the feature pr...

Page 108: ...operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional IKTs you can either reprogram them yourself or take all IKTs to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs To program a...

Page 109: ...minated exit system to operate SECURICODE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM You can use the keyless entry keypad to lock or unlock the doors without using a key activate or deactivate the Autolock and Autounlock feature if equipped release the liftgate glass The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5 digit entry code this code is located on the owner s wallet card in the glove box and is available from ...

Page 110: ...ode Erasing personal code 1 Enter the factory set 5 digit code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad and release 3 Press and hold the 1 2 for two seconds This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2 Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5 digit code will work Anti scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times 35 consecutive button presses...

Page 111: ...sed from your authorized dealer if desired The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key Note The SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems ...

Page 112: ...icator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily the vehicle will not start contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position The theft indicator will flash every two seconds to act as a theft deterrent when the vehicle is armed Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after...

Page 113: ...ode and the remote entry transmitter portion of the IKT to your vehicle Note A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle only four of these eight can be IKTs with remote entry functionality Tips Only use integrated keyhead transmitters IKTs or standard SecuriLock威 keys You must have two previously programmed coded keys keys that already operate your vehicle s engine and the new...

Page 114: ...at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and will operate the remote entry system if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter The theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming If the key was not successfully progra...

Page 115: ...become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver ...

Page 116: ...nt Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is oc...

Page 117: ...table head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position Seati...

Page 118: ...atback Adjusting the front power seat if equipped WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Seating and Safety Restraints 118 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owner...

Page 119: ...atback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console if equipped Check the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp for proper airbag status Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS section for additional details Failu...

Page 120: ...t with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thoroughly To operate the heated seats Press the button...

Page 121: ...straints consist of a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure 1 two steel stems 2 a guide sleeve adjust remove button 3 To adjust the head restraint do the following 1 Adjust the seatback to an upright driving riding position 2 Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint 3 Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust remove button and pushing down o...

Page 122: ...ition WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied To remove the adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position 2 Press and hold the adjust remove button then pull up on the head restraint Seating and Safety Restraints 122 20...

Page 123: ...ure adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly Folding down second row seats 1 Remove the second row head restraint See Second row adjustable head restraints in this chapter Note Place the head restraint underneath the back of the front seat for storage 2 Pull the seat release stra...

Page 124: ...taying out of the seat back folding path 4 To release seatback pull the seatback release lever on top of seat toward the front seat This is common for both 60 and 40 seatbacks Note When the seatback release lever is pulled slowly lower seatback to the flat position Seating and Safety Restraints 124 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 125: ...ing sure seatback locks into place and the red seat unlatched indicator on release paddle is not visible 2 Rotate seat cushion down into the seating position making sure that the seat cushion is locked into place and that the safety belt buckles are exposed Seating and Safety Restraints 125 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 126: ...l the head restraints and pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision 3 Unsnap the safety belt webbing from the quarter trim panel 4 Remove the second row head restraint from underneath the front seat and reinstall See Second row adjustable head restraints in this chapter To remove the second row cushion...

Page 127: ...l crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System consists of Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Front safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor Front passenger sensing system Passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp Front crash severity sensor Restraints Control Module R...

Page 128: ...ate in frontal and in side collisions and rollovers Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy A lower less forceful energy level is provided for more common moderate severity impacts A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section...

Page 129: ...t passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the passenger front airbag The system is designed to help protect small child size occupants from airbag deployments when they are improperly seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child seating or restraint usage recommendations Even with this technology parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain c...

Page 130: ...ter or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required The restraints control module RCM monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt buckle ...

Page 131: ...ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt ...

Page 132: ...latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle 2 To unfasten press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle Restraint of pregnant women WARNING Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be...

Page 133: ...ety belt has the first locking mode and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follows Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicl...

Page 134: ...cking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract comp...

Page 135: ...belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To adjust the shoulder belt height squeeze and hold the buttons on the side and slide the height adjuster up or down Release the buttons and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place WARNING Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt pro...

Page 136: ...ety belt extension assembly can be added part numbers 611C22 A and 611C22 B respectively These assemblies can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended W...

Page 137: ...s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating the Belt Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the f...

Page 138: ...g light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph 5 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt...

Page 139: ...don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts wrinkle my clothes Possibly but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes particularly if you are unbelted The people I m with don t wear be...

Page 140: ...isabled it will be re enabled after the use of MyKey Refer to MyKey in the Locks and security chapter The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 features can be deactivated activated by performing the following procedure Before following the procedure make sure that The parking brake is set The gearshift is in P Park The ignition switch is in the off position The driver and front passenger safety...

Page 141: ...n unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the Belt Minder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled As confirmation the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds This will enable the Belt Minder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled As confirmation the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for t...

Page 142: ...to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag 4X4 Seating and Safety Restraints 142 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 143: ...dals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position WARNING Do not put anything on or over the airbag module Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its ...

Page 144: ... How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the airbag sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not su...

Page 145: ...t occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of driver and passenger airbag modules which include the inflators and airbags seat mounted side airbags Refer to Seat mounted side airbag system later in this chapter Safety Canopy威 System Refer to Safety Canopy威 System later in this chapter one or more impact and s...

Page 146: ...ct the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or has small medium objects in the front seat the system determines that an infant is present in ...

Page 147: ...as been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front...

Page 148: ...y can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front p...

Page 149: ...senger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in seat...

Page 150: ... is no longer illuminated If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center ...

Page 151: ...eatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident WARNING Do not lean your...

Page 152: ...f severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions...

Page 153: ...d chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the side airbag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as for front airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will r...

Page 154: ...ARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety Canopy威 System its fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy威 Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety Canopy威 System is provided WARNING To reduce risk...

Page 155: ...rning light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags Two crash sensors mounted at lower B Pillar one on each side Two crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the rear doors one on each side Rollover sensor in the restraints control module RCM The Safety Canopy System in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a sign...

Page 156: ...isions or rollover events not in rear impact frontal or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood WARNING Several Safety Canopy System components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation WARNING If the Safety Canopy System has deployed the safety canopy will not function again unless replaced The Safety Canopy System...

Page 157: ...vent of a serious impact that deploys an airbag front side side curtain or Safety Canopy威 or the safety belt pretensioners The system can be turned off when any one of the following actions are taken by the driver or any other person pressing the hazard control button or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of pow...

Page 158: ...Safety Technician CPST and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or on the internet at http www nhtsa dot gov In Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for f...

Page 159: ...feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child re straint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seat back upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces r...

Page 160: ...g X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back When possible all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children ca...

Page 161: ...o boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop which may increase the risk of serious injury WARNING Never place or allow a child to place the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it reduces ...

Page 162: ... your child safety seat or booster manufacturer fits the restraint and can be restrained properly then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt positioning booster Remember that child seats and belt positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children of different heights ages and weights Children who are too large for child safety seats or belt positioning boosters as...

Page 163: ...n the largest child in the front seat When installing a child safety seat with combination lap shoulder belts Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongu...

Page 164: ...ard facing child seat the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together Seating and Safety Restraints 164 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 165: ... is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automati...

Page 166: ... forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than 1 inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 11 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make certain the child restraint is p...

Page 167: ... for children in this chapter for more information Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments Follow the instruct...

Page 168: ...hed to that anchor WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm 11 inches center to center Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those of this vehicle Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower...

Page 169: ...or as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system you can attach the top tether strap If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle sea...

Page 170: ...rap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Child booster seats The belt positioning booster booster seat is used to improve the fit of ...

Page 171: ...to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder and across the center of the chest Moving the child closer a few centimeters or inches to the center of the vehicle but remaining in the same seating position may help provide a good shoulder belt fit When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for th...

Page 172: ...position has a low seat back or no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you c...

Page 173: ...t placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason you s...

Page 174: ...afety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and an a...

Page 175: ... crash you must Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers Drive at safe speeds for the conditions Keep tires properly inflated Never overload or improperly load your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat belts and children infants mus...

Page 176: ...nt wheel drive WARNING Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD vehicles Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate better than a two wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations it won t stop any faster than two wheel drive vehicles Always drive at a safe speed How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways Your vehi...

Page 177: ...e Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires light truck or LT type tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49...

Page 178: ...of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehic...

Page 179: ...ry and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile 1 6 km Recommended inflation pressure The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door B pillar The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door Bead area of the tire Area of the...

Page 180: ...e even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle hand...

Page 181: ...he pressure with your tire gauge 4 Replace the valve cap 5 Repeat this procedure for each tire including the spare Note Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires For T type mini spare tires see the Dissimilar spare tire wheel information section for description Store and maintain at 60 psi 4 15 bar For full size and dissimilar spare tires see the Dissimilar spare...

Page 182: ...When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these wear bars the tire is worn out and must be replaced Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage such as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during of...

Page 183: ... requires a recall Tire replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on e...

Page 184: ... other tire service professional should do the mounting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair ...

Page 185: ...carefully you drive there s always the possibility that you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of traffic This may further damage the flat tire but your safety is more important If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged immediately reduce your speed Drive with caution u...

Page 186: ...cted by an authorized dealer Front wheel drive FWD vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension if equipped may require alignment of all four wheels The tires should also be balanced periodically An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter will...

Page 187: ...ppearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place stand...

Page 188: ...ates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this information ...

Page 189: ...umbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall 9 M S or M S Mud and Snow or AT All Terrain or AS All ...

Page 190: ...esenting the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufa...

Page 191: ...2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure w...

Page 192: ...general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Locatio...

Page 193: ...is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined ...

Page 194: ...e valve stem The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed Care must be taken when changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer The tire pressure should be checked periodically at least monthly using an accurate tire gauge refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter Und...

Page 195: ...ing system Low tire pressure warning light Possible cause Customer action required Solid warning light Tire s under inflated 1 Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter 2 After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended infla tion pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar t...

Page 196: ...perature affects your tire pressure The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the...

Page 197: ...teel wheels of the same size and specifications be used as cables may chip aluminum wheels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle SAE class S cables should ONLY be used on the front axle for P235 70R16 tires Install cables securely verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Do not exceed 30 mp...

Page 198: ...self with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight ratings with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment It does not include passengers cargo or optional equipment Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you pi...

Page 199: ...ket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once...

Page 200: ...Example only Tires Wheels and Loading 200 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 201: ...B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR Note For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully load...

Page 202: ...le weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Tires Wheels and Loading 202 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 203: ...15 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch Examples For a 5 000 lb 2 268 kg conventional trailer multiply 5 000 by 0 10 and 0 15 to o...

Page 204: ...o your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1 400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load capacity to carry you 4 of y...

Page 205: ...bel found on the edge of the driver s door Special loading instructions for owners of pick up trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this owner s guide WARNING Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as s...

Page 206: ...r Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight Powertrain Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum Trailer Weight lb kg 2WD 2 5L 4880 2214 1000 454 4WD 2 5L 5040 2286 1000 454 Notes For high altitude operation reduce GCW by 2 per 1000 ft 300 m elevation Your vehicle is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight s as specified above the combined weight of the com...

Page 207: ... trailer s safety chains to the hook retainers on the vehicle To connect the trailer s safety chains cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Do not attach safety chains to the bumper Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic or surge type trailer brakes are safe i...

Page 208: ...possible for assistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation Additional electrical equipment may be required Driving while you tow When towing a trailer Do not drive faster than 70 mph 113 km h during the first 500 miles 800 km of trailer towing and don t make full throttle starts Turn off the speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades ...

Page 209: ...grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper Do not allow ...

Page 210: ... to the accessory position refer to Starting in the Driving chapter Your vehicle may be towed up to a speed of 75 mph 120 km h but you should always obey local speed limits You also have the option of trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on a dolly FWD only or trailering with all four wheels off the ground Do not tow your four wheel drive 4WD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground an...

Page 211: ...his chapter WARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system creating the risk of fire or other damage WARNING Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system which can start a fire WARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage...

Page 212: ...tically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter 2 Make sure vehicle accessories are off Make sure the parking brake is set Make sure the gearshift lever is in P Park BRAKE RELEASE P Driving 212 2011 Escape Hybr...

Page 213: ...le symbol called the Ready Indicator Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate the vehicle is ready to drive This light will remain on while the vehicle is on whether the engine is running or not to indicate the vehicle is capable of movement using its electric motor engine or both The vehicle s computer will determine if an engine start is required at key on The engine will star...

Page 214: ...t drive if you smell exhaust fumes 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 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater defroster system to res...

Page 215: ...ed electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Also ensure that the block heater especially the cord is in good condition before use Make sure that when in operation the extension cord plug engine block heater cord plug connection is free and clear of water in order to prevent possible shock or fire Be sure that areas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear of all combustibles such ...

Page 216: ... on the wheels Some brake dust is inevitable as brakes wear and does not contribute to brake noise The use of modern friction materials with emphasis on improved performance and environmental considerations can lead to more dust than in the past Brake dust can be cleaned by weekly washing with soapy water and a soft sponge Heavier deposits can be removed with Motorcraft威 Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC ...

Page 217: ... fully stop the car if regenerative braking is not available During regenerative braking the motor is spun as a generator to create electrical current This recharges the high voltage battery and slows the vehicle In effect once the accelerator pedal is released the motor changes from an energy user to an energy producer When the accelerator pedal is released or the brake pedal is applied the brake...

Page 218: ...d the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicl...

Page 219: ...tions involving braking system aftermarket roof racks suspension steering system tire construction and or wheel tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system In addition installing any stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system Install any aftermarket ...

Page 220: ... personal injury and death The AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system automatically enables each time the engine is started All features of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system TCS ESC and RSC威 are active and monitor the vehicle from start up However the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it The AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system includes a traction control off button on the instrument pa...

Page 221: ...rol Engine traction control works to limit drive wheel spin by momentarily reducing engine power Brake traction control works to limit wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is slipping Traction control is most active at low speeds During traction control events the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash If the traction control system is activated exc...

Page 222: ... Control RSC威 Roll Stability Control RSC威 may help to maintain roll stability of the vehicle during adverse maneuvers RSC威 operates by detecting the vehicle s roll motion and the rate at which it changes and by applying the brakes to one or more wheels individually During an event that activates Roll Stability Control RSC威 the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash Certain ad...

Page 223: ...nated during bulb check Enabled Button pressed momentarily Not Illuminated Enabled1 Illuminated solid Enabled Button pressed again after deactivation Not illuminated Enabled Not illuminated Enabled2 1 When the AdvanceTrac威 button is pressed momentarily traction control is disabled 2 When the AdvanceTrac威 button is pressed and held for more than five seconds trailer sway control is disabled Trailer...

Page 224: ...ystem to activate multiple times and you may experience a slight deceleration of the vehicle Disabling trailer sway control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle Pressing and holding the stability control button for more than five seconds will disable the trailer sway control feature and the stability control light will flash momentarily and then illuminate solid for that ignit...

Page 225: ... higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased ground clearance giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car WARNING Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks han...

Page 226: ... the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the on position and the brake pedal pressed it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brake lamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter If the fuse is not blown perform the following procedure 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Using a screwdriver or similar tool carefully pry out the small ...

Page 227: ...he gearshift positions of the electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission eCVT P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear 1 Start the engine 2 Release the parking brake 3 Press the brake pedal 4 Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park 1 Come to a complete stop 2 Move the ge...

Page 228: ...ed WARNING When parking do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running If you do not take these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone If your vehicle gets s...

Page 229: ...ce at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation WARNING To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in reverse and when using the RSS WARNING This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting larg...

Page 230: ...es away the radio will return to the previous value The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information Note If the system cannot be turned off refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for mo...

Page 231: ...e are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone to the yellow or red zones Use the side mirrors and rearview mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of the vehicle Image delay if displayed through the rearview mirror When shifting out of R Reverse and into any other gear the image ...

Page 232: ...iew mirror and the side mirrors for maximum coverage WARNING Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper might not be seen on the screen due to the limited coverage of the camera WARNING Backup as slow as possible since higher speeds might limit your reaction time to stop the vehicle WARNING Do not use the camera with the liftgate open If the back end of the vehicle i...

Page 233: ...ntion and judgment The driver is responsible for avoiding hazards and maintaining a safe distance and speed even when the APA is in use Conditions in which the systems may not work Something passes between the front bumper and the space such as a pedestrian or cyclist The edge of the neighboring parked vehicle is high from the ground such as a bus tow truck or flat bed truck Automatic search for p...

Page 234: ...E HANDS PUT IN REVERSE The driver should always come to a complete stop before changing gears Automatic steering into parking space Automatic steering is activated when you stop the vehicle remove your hands from the steering wheel and select R Reverse gear Be sure the steering wheel motion is not obstructed by any objects The vehicle will steer itself from this point on as you follow the instruct...

Page 235: ...UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION followed by a chime The system may offer subsequent backward and forward maneuvers before proceeding to the finish phase APA finished When active park assist has completed the automated steering the message center displays ACTIVE PARK FINISHED followed by a chime The driver is responsible to assess and correct as necessary the final parking position and put the vehicle in P P...

Page 236: ...used Troubleshooting Why isn t APA searching for a parking space You may have deactivated the AdvanceTrac威 system One of the doors except the driver s door may not be securely closed Why doesn t APA offer a particular parking space Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors Clear any material stuck to the sensors There may not be enough room to maneuver the vehicle into the space...

Page 237: ...be authorized for use on this vehicle The vehicle had a repair or alteration that is not authorized by the manufacturer One of the parked vehicles has a high altitude attachment i e salt sprayer snow plow moving truck high bed etc High altitude attachments may not be detected by the system The parking space length or parked objects position have changed after the vehicle has passed the parking spa...

Page 238: ...r 2 As the vehicle leaves the blind spot mirror it will transition to the driver s peripheral field of view 3 WARNING Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear FOUR WHEEL DRIVE 4WD SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4...

Page 239: ...route before driving in the area To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling not sliding or spinning Basic operating principles Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand water gravel ...

Page 240: ...k in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the ...

Page 241: ... wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If th...

Page 242: ...e are submerged in water their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary Driving through deep water may damage the transmission If the front or rear axle is submerged in water the axle lubricant should be replaced After driving through mud clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive...

Page 243: ...eating Do not descend in neutral instead disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear When descending a steep hill avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control When you brake hard the front wheels can t turn and if they aren t turning you won t be able to steer The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle Since your vehicle has anti lock brakes apply the brakes...

Page 244: ...e direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle Maintenance and modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide durable load carrying capability and predictable performance whether loaded or empty For this reason Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts such...

Page 245: ...y be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Wet brake...

Page 246: ...arge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be towed to an authorized dealer more than 35 miles 56 km from the disable...

Page 247: ... the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment In Canada the card is found in the Warranty Guide in the glove compartment U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance call 1 800 241 3673 Canadian customers who require roadside assistance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable ...

Page 248: ... is creating a safety hazard for other motorists Note With extended use the flasher may run down your low voltage underhood battery FUEL PUMP HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT OFF SWITCHES The fuel pump shut off switch stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine and the high voltage shut off switch shuts off power from the high voltage battery when your vehicle receives a substantial physical jol...

Page 249: ...ch is located behind the jack To reset the switch es 1 Turn the ignition to the off position 2 Check the fuel system for leaks 3 If no leaks are apparent reset the switch by pressing in on the reset button Both switches should be checked and reset 4 Turn the ignition to the on position 5 Wait a few seconds and return the key to the off position 6 Make another check for leaks Roadside Emergencies 2...

Page 250: ...lways replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A...

Page 251: ...he panel cover to access the fuse cover Press the tabs on the top and bottom of the fuse cover to remove The fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A 110V inverter 2 15A Brake on off switch 3 15A SYNC威 module Roadside Emergencies 251 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 252: ...spare 14 10A FCIM radio buttons Front display module GPS module 15 10A Climate control 16 15A Not used spare 17 20A All lock motor feeds Liftgate release Liftglass release 18 20A Heated seat 19 25A Rear wiper 20 15A Datalink 21 15A Fog lamps 22 15A Park lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn relay 25 10A Demand lamps 26 10A Instrument panel cluster 27 20A Ignition switch 28 5A Radio 29 5A In...

Page 253: ...Auto dimming mirror Compass Ambient lighting Moon roof Camera display in mirror 42 10A Not used spare 43 10A Rear wiper logic Heated seats relay Instrument cluster 44 10A Not used spare 45 5A Front wiper logic Blower motor relay 46 7 5A Occupant classification system OCS Passenger airbag deactivation indicator PADI 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows 48 Delayed accessory relay Power distribution ...

Page 254: ...ted refer to the Low voltage underhood battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits A 80A Midi Power steering control module B 125A Midi Passenger compartment fuse panel 1 15A Heated mirror 2 30A Rear defroster 3 20A Rear power point 4 40A Electric vacuum pump 5 10A Powertrain control module PCM ...

Page 255: ...19 30A Power seats 20 Not used 21A Rear defroster relay 21B Ignition relay 21C Blower relay 21D PCM relay 22 15A Ignition coils 23 15A Fuel injectors 24 10A Transmission control module 25 5A TBCM 26 20A Fuel pump TBCM 27 10A PCM general powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp Heater pump relay Motor electronics coolant pump relay Electronic A C compressor 28 15A Universal exhaust gas oxyg...

Page 256: ...in relay 30D Cooling fan 2 relay 31A Reverse lamp relay 31B Not used 31C Heater pump relay 31D Coolant pump relay 31E Not used 31F Liftgate latch relay 32 Not used 33 PCM diode 34 Not used 35 10A Run start Reverse lamps Rear defrost relay 36 Not used Mini fuse Cartridge fuse Roadside Emergencies 256 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 257: ...t used 2 Not used 3 Not used 4 5A Vacuum pump monitor 5 Not used 6 Not used Mini fuses Cartridge fuse CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Roadside Emergencies 257 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 258: ...ation If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it will no longer function Dissimilar spare tire wheel information WARNING Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control injury or death If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel then it is intended for temporary use only This means that if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as...

Page 259: ... at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage o...

Page 260: ...dissimilar spare tire wheel and seek service as soon as possible Stopping and securing the vehicle 1 Park on a level surface set the parking brake and activate the hazard flashers 2 Place gearshift lever in P Park and turn engine off Removing the jack and tools The jack and tools are located in the right rear of the cargo area behind an access panel BRAKE RELEASE P Roadside Emergencies 260 2011 Es...

Page 261: ...he lug wrench from the jack in order to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether if equipped 1 Insert the lug wrench through the access hole in the rear bumper 2 Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until it can be slid rearward and the cable is slack 3 Slide the retainer through the center of the wheel Roadside Emergencies ...

Page 262: ...underbody storage area raise winch up into the installed position 7 Use the attached fastener strap 2 to tie the tether end to the winch actuator shaft if equipped Tire change procedure WARNING When one of the front wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the vehicle is in P Park Roadside Emergencies 262 2011 Escape ...

Page 263: ...WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Note Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked 1 Block the diagonally opposite wheel 2 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them...

Page 264: ...ack under the vehicle NOTE the jack locations Front View shown from rear of front tire Position the jack directly below the protruding bolt Roadside Emergencies 264 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 265: ... the jack according to the guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 1 inch 25 mm off the ground Be sure to place the jack away from the rear edge of the rocker to avoid damaging the rear tire spoiler pictured Roadside Emergencies 265 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 266: ...s until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 6 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 7 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification Stowing the jack and tools Make sure the jack is f...

Page 267: ... cable or loss of spare tire If you are stowing a tire that requires reattaching it to the vehicle with a tether perform these steps first then proceed with the steps following 1 Place tire on end with valve stem facing rearward away from vehicle 2 Place tether into bolt holes in wheel and attach lug nut using lug wrench 3 Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing down If your vehicle ...

Page 268: ...the tire does not contact the bumper 7 Repeat this tightness check procedure every six months per scheduled maintenance information when servicing the spare tire pressure or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles 800 km after any wheel disturbance tire rotation ...

Page 269: ...sy Fuel no cap fuel system as it can be damaged You must use the included funnel in such circumstances WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its seal and may cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank all of which could result in serious personal injury JUMP STARTING LOW...

Page 270: ...ce and Specification chapter for more information 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan ...

Page 271: ...e manifold or electrical components as grounding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicl...

Page 272: ... negative terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions D A B C 4...

Page 273: ... front ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this fashion If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment it is required that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transmission On 4WD vehicles it is required that your vehicle be towed w...

Page 274: ...g trailer or flatbed transport vehicle your vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shi...

Page 275: ...o the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft威 parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address Ford Motor Company Customer...

Page 276: ...Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following inf...

Page 277: ...equired to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has ...

Page 278: ...ram The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of two parts mediation and arbitration During mediation a representative of the BBB will contact both you and Ford Motor Company to explore options for settlement of the claim If an agreement is not reached during mediation or you do not want to participate in mediation and if your claim is eligible you may participate in the arbitration process An arbitratio...

Page 279: ... by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP The CAMVAP program is a straight forward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts ...

Page 280: ...o result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Asia Pacific Region Sub Saharan Africa U S Virgin Islands Central America the Caribbean and Israel contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you contact FORD MOTOR COMPANY FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business ...

Page 281: ...ealer employees cannot help you they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office Customers in the U S should call 1 800 392 3673 ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or to order a free publication catalog call toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 6 00...

Page 282: ...ur dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your ve...

Page 283: ...eposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible ...

Page 284: ...eavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers Industrial strength heavy duty cleaners or cleaning chemicals in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and ...

Page 285: ...use internal damage Never wash or rinse any ignition coil spark plug wire or spark plug well or the area in and around these locations PLASTIC NON PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts These products are available from your authorized dealer For routine cleaning use Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A If tar or grease spots are present use Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remo...

Page 286: ...t thinner to clean any parts If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaning solution After cleaning rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water The windshield is clean ...

Page 287: ... soap and water solution or cleaning product to a clean white cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled area allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes 4 Remove the soaked cloth and if it is not soiled badly use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds 5 Following this wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seat...

Page 288: ...ly cleaned using a mild soap and water solution the leather may be cleaned using a commercially available leather cleaning product designed for automotive interiors To check for compatibility first test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous part of the leather Do not use household cleaning products alcohol solutions solvents or cleaners intended for rubber vinyl and plastics or oil petr...

Page 289: ... In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wear marks apply conditioner on the affected area following the same instructions as in the Conditioning section Conditioning Bottles of King Ranch威 Leather Conditioner are available at the King Ranch威 Saddle Shop Visit the website at www krsaddleshop com or telephone in the United States 1 800 282 KING 5464 If you are unable to obt...

Page 290: ...ight Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft威 Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft威 Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft威 Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft威 Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid Canada only CXC 37 A B D or F Motorcraft威 Premiu...

Page 291: ...s caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning material such as cigarettes away from the battery and all fuel related parts High voltage information WARNING Exposure to high voltage may result in severe personal injury or death High voltage components must be servi...

Page 292: ...ear cargo area that consist of high voltage components and or wiring 1 High voltage connector shield 2 Service disconnect 3 High voltage battery case 1 2 3 Maintenance and Specifications 292 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 293: ...of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel 2 At the front of the vehicle lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in the center between the hood and the grille 3 Lift the ...

Page 294: ...coolant reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Power distribution box 6 Low voltage underhood battery 7 Engine air filter assembly 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 294 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 295: ...ethanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase th...

Page 296: ...r for optimum performance Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield Refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element Mai...

Page 297: ... and press on the arm blade joint from beneath and separate the blade from the arm 4 Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard If you find this procedure too difficult please see your dealer ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is...

Page 298: ...emoved from the engine by an authorized dealer 7 Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil ...

Page 299: ... vehicle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance infor...

Page 300: ... can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner e g spot lights electric winch etc may adversely affect vehicle performance and durability WARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or lighted substanc...

Page 301: ...e vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the vehicle Step on the accelerator to start the engine 3 Run the vehicle until the engine reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Step on the accelerator to start the engine While the engine is running shift the vehicle to neutral 6 ...

Page 302: ... low voltage underhood battery and additional low voltage underhood battery charging may be required after 60 days If your vehicle is to be stored for 30 days or longer the low voltage underhood battery negative terminal must be disconnected Failure to do this could damage your vehicle s batteries ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR ELECTRONICS COOLANT Your vehicle is equipped with two separate coolant syste...

Page 303: ...4 F 36 C Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section When the engine is cold check the level of engine coolant in the reservoir Maintenance and Spec...

Page 304: ...nd water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly A 50 50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following Freeze protection down to 34 F 36 C Boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion Enables calibrated gauges to work properly Common instructions for coolin...

Page 305: ...n the windshield washer fluid container If sprayed on the windshield engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle Make sure the correct coolant is used DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and new unused coolant together in the vehicle Mixing of engine coolants may harm your engine s cooling system The use of an imprope...

Page 306: ...ap on the coolant reservoir a translucent plastic bottle Slowly turn cap counterclockwise left until pressure begins to release 3 Step back while the pressure releases 4 When you are sure that all the pressure has been released use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap 5 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL C...

Page 307: ...l your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates less than 34 F 36 C It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 A coolant concentration of 60 will provide freeze point protection down to 62 F 52 C Increased engine coolant concentratio...

Page 308: ...vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire WARNING The fuel system may be under pressure If you hear a hissing s...

Page 309: ...be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism Breathing gasoline vapors or skin...

Page 310: ...ngrounded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Easy Fuel no cap fuel system Your fuel tank is equipped with an Easy Fuel no cap fuel filler syst...

Page 311: ...ert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel see Refilling with a portable fuel container for funnel location provided with the vehicle several times to dislodge any debris and or allow the inlet to close properly If this action corrects the problem the check fuel fill inlet lamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message may not reset immediately It may take several driving cycles for the check ...

Page 312: ...e using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start try a different brand of Regular unleaded gasoline Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline because it may cause these probl...

Page 313: ...is out of fuel and on a steep grade more than 1 gallon 3 8L may be required The service engine soon indicator may come on For more information on the service engine soon indicator refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Refilling with a portable fuel container With the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system use the following directions when filling from a portable fuel container...

Page 314: ... included funnel has been specially designed to work safely with your vehicle ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommen...

Page 315: ... Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading in miles or kilometers 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in gallons or liters 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading 4 Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading 5 Follow one of t...

Page 316: ...en the engine is off which reduces fuel economy Using Auto mode minimizing use of defrost and Max A C and choosing a higher temperature setting when cooling can help reduce energy usage See the Climate Control chapter for more information Minimize temperature extremes when the vehicle is parked for example by storing in a garage to avoid extreme cold in winter and extreme sun loads in summer The h...

Page 317: ...ed fuel listed Avoid running out of fuel Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other...

Page 318: ...t monitors the engine s emission control system This system is commonly known as the on board diagnostics system OBD II The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards The OBD II system also assists your authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle When the service engine soon indicator illuminates the OBD II system h...

Page 319: ...r I M testing If the service engine soon indicator is on or the bulb does not work the vehicle may need to be serviced Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in this chapter If the vehicle s engine or transmission has just been serviced or the battery has recently run down or been replaced the OBD II system may indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing To determine if the vehicle is rea...

Page 320: ...Continuously Variable Transmission eCVT The eCVT does not have an underhood transmission fluid dipstick Your transmission does not consume fluid It is designed to be filled for life However the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage Transmission fluid should be checked and if required fluid should be added by an authori...

Page 321: ...unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps Note Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time 3...

Page 322: ...vent fading Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents Engine The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage as used engine oil contain contaminates that may cause engine damage Start the engine every 15 days Run at fast idle until it reaches normal operating temperature With your foot on the brake shift through all the gears while the engine is running Fuel system Fill the fue...

Page 323: ...ered with grease to prevent rust Move vehicles at least 25 feet 8 m every 15 days to lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion Removing vehicle from storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage do the following Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build up on window surfaces Check windshield wipers for any deterioration Check under the hood for any foreign material ...

Page 324: ...6R 1 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information chapter for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft威 or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark p...

Page 325: ...s and rollers seat tracks fuel filler door hinge and spring primary and auxiliary hood latches Multi Purpose Grease Lithium grease XG 4 or XL 5 or equivalent ESB M1C93 B Engine coolant 7 4 quarts 7 0L Motorcraft威 Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored Motorcraft威 Specialty Orange Engine Coolant 1 VC 7 B US CVC 7 B Canada WSS M97B51 A1 VC 3 B US CVC 3 B Canada WSS M97B44 D Motor Electronics M E...

Page 326: ... US XO 5W20 QFS US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada CXO 5W20 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Automatic eCVT transmission fluid 5 3 quarts 5 0L 3 Motorcraft威 MERCON威 LV ATF 4 XT 10 QLV MERCON威 LV Rear axle fluid 4WD 2 96 pints 1 4L 5 Motorcraft威 SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 6 XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power Transfer Unit fluid 4WD 7 12 ounces 0 35L Motorcraft威 SAE 75W 140 Rear A...

Page 327: ...mission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transmission damage Do not use Motorcraft威 Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid blue This vehicle uses only Motorcraft威 MERCON威 LV ATF 5 Fill to 1 4 inch to 9 16 inch 6 mm to 14 mm below bottom of fill hole 6 4WD vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than 40 C 40 F should ...

Page 328: ...rk plug gap 0 049 0 053 inch 1 25 1 35mm Compression ratio 12 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DATA High voltage battery Battery chemistry Nickel metal hydride Nominal voltage 330 volts Battery system capacity 6 amp hours Maintenance and Specifications 328 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 329: ...ated The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Maintenance and...

Page 330: ...e type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission eCVT H Maintenance and Specifications 330 2011 Escape Hybrid eh...

Page 331: ...g the warranty period as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty The following is a list of several Ford Custom Accessories Not...

Page 332: ...limited warranty offered by the accessory manufacturer For maximum vehicle performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle When adding accessories equipment passengers and luggage to your vehicle do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification...

Page 333: ...ng systems amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver s side hood Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability Accessories 333 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Prin...

Page 334: ...extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs you are eligible for rental car coverage including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs or manufacturer s recalls Transferable coverage...

Page 335: ...It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Brake pads and linings Spark plugs except California Shock absorbers Clutch disc Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budg...

Page 336: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 336 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 337: ...ny dealership There are several Ford ESP plans available in various time distance and deductible combinations Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs including reimbursement for towing and rental When you purchase Ford ESP you receive peace of mind protection throughout Canada and the United States provided by a network of Ford Motor Company dealers For more information visit your loca...

Page 338: ...o assuring your continuing satisfaction Protecting your investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability durability and resale value To ensure the proper performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems it is imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated intervals Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with...

Page 339: ...rheating and or foreign material contamination should be inspected immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory trained technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Your vehicle s oils and fluids should be changed at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub systems during scheduled maintenance It is cri...

Page 340: ...ions to repairs like brake service check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can offer WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW Owner checks and services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated Service information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner s guide Any adve...

Page 341: ...uid level Check engine oil level Check every six months Check lap shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check parking brake for proper operation Check safety warning lamps brake ABS airbag safety belt for operation Check cooling system fluid levels and strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check washer spray wiper operation and clean all wiper blades replace as ...

Page 342: ...on if equipped with an underhood dipstick power steering if equipped and window washer Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure including spare Check exhaust system for leaks damage loose parts and foreign material Check battery performance Check operation of horn exterior lamps turn signals and hazard warning lights Check radiator coolers heater and air conditioning hoses Inspect windshield ...

Page 343: ...Scheduled Maintenance Guide 343 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 344: ...s schedule is presented at specific mileage kilometer intervals with exceptions noted Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter change refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter Scheduled Maintenance Guide 344 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 345: ...omatic transmission fluid level if equipped with dipstick consult dealer for requirements Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums brake linings hoses and parking brake Inspect engine cooling system and motor electronics cooling system for strength and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect half shaft boots if equipped Inspect steering linkage ball joints suspension tie rod ends drives...

Page 346: ... coolant1 Replace spark plugs Inspect accessory drive belt s 2 Every 150 000 miles 240 000 km Replace accessory drive belt s if not replaced within the last 100 000 miles 160 000 km 1 Initial replacement at 100 000 miles 160 000 km or 72 months every 50 000 miles 80 000 km or 36 months thereafter 2 Perform a follow up inspection at 120 000 miles 192 000 km Scheduled Maintenance Guide 346 2011 Esca...

Page 347: ... HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 347 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA f...

Page 348: ...MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 348 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 349: ...MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 349 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 350: ...related components for abnormal noise wear looseness or drag Rotate tires inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Extensive idling and or low speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery taxi patrol vehicle or livery This operating condition is for extensive maximum A C or heater operation with engine on in the above listed usage Inspect frequently service as...

Page 351: ... Cluster chapter Off road operation Inspect frequently service as required Replace cabin air filter if equipped Replace engine air filter Every 5 000 miles 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation whichever comes first Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise wear looseness or drag Rotate tires inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth...

Page 352: ...E RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 352 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing U...

Page 353: ...MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 353 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 354: ...L M2C192 A part number FITZ 19580 B or equivalent Add four ounces 118 mL of friction modifier XL 3 EST M2C118 A or equivalent for complete refill of Traction Lok rear axles The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water California fuel filter replacement If vehicle is registered in California the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to p...

Page 355: ... 000 km change engine and motor electronics coolant whichever comes first After initial change change engine and motor electronics coolant every 3 years or 50 000 miles 80 000 km Scheduled Maintenance Guide 355 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 356: ...O HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 356 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA ...

Page 357: ...ransmission driving an automatic overdrive 227 fluid refill capacities 325 fluid specification 325 Auxiliary input jack Line in 42 Auxiliary power point 74 Axle lubricant specifications 325 refill capacities 325 B Battery 300 acid treating emergencies 300 jumping a disabled battery 269 maintenance free 300 replacement specifications 324 servicing 300 Belt Minder威 137 Blind spot mirror 237 Booster ...

Page 358: ...6 Ford Extended Service Plan 334 337 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 280 Getting roadside assistance 246 Getting the service you need 275 Ordering additional owner s literature 281 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 279 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 59 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 320 engine oil 297 Driving under special conditions 228 240 242 sand 241 snow and ...

Page 359: ...es 248 improving fuel economy 314 octane rating 312 328 quality 312 running out of fuel 269 313 safety information relating to automotive fuels 308 Fuses 250 251 G Garage door opener 84 Gas cap see Fuel cap 310 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 314 Gauges 23 H Hazard flashers 248 Headlamps 57 aiming 60 bulb specifications 64 daytime running lights 59 flash to pass 59 high beam 58 replacing bulbs 65 tur...

Page 360: ...r 18 anti lock brakes ABS 217 Load limits 198 Loading instructions 205 Locks autolock 101 103 childproof 105 doors 101 Lubricant specifications 325 Lug nuts 268 Luggage rack 92 M Manual transmission fluid capacities 325 lubricant specifications 325 Message center 25 english metric button 29 system check button 29 warning messages 29 Mirrors 77 78 automatic dimming rearview mirror 77 fold away 78 h...

Page 361: ...2 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 127 131 133 135 Safety Canopy 151 152 154 Safety defects reporting 282 Safety restraints 127 131 133 135 Belt Minder威 137 extension assembly 136 for adults 132 133 for children 157 Occupant Classification Sensor 129 warning light and chime 136 137 Safety restraints LATCH anchors 166 Safety seats for children 162 Safety Compliance Certification Label 329 Satel...

Page 362: ...60 262 checking the pressure 181 inflating 179 label 192 replacing 183 rotating 186 safety practices 185 sidewall information 187 snow tires and chains 197 spare tire 258 260 terminology 178 tire grades 178 treadwear 177 182 Towing 205 recreational towing 210 trailer towing 205 wrecker 273 Transmission 227 brake shift interlock BSI 226 fluid checking and adding automatic 320 fluid refill capacitie...

Page 363: ...ng through 245 Windows power 76 rear wiper washer 70 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 69 checking and adding fluid 295 liftgate reservoir 295 replacing wiper blades 296 297 Wrecker towing 273 Index 363 2011 Escape Hybrid ehv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

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