Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these
additives may prevent piston ring seating. See
Engine oil
in the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information on oil usage.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the
Warranty
Guide
that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING:
Please read the section
Airbag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
in the
Seating and Safety Restraints
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
should
NEVER
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 result in loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.
Introduction
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2012 Escape
(204)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
