•
For automatic transmission vehicles, start the engine and allow it to
run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and every six hours
thereafter. With the engine running and your foot on the brake, shift
into (D) Drive and then into (R) Reverse before shifting back into N
(Neutral).
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles:
Tow your Four Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or
with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer.
Do
not tow your Four Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off
the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the
ground.
This will cause damage to your 4WD system. If you are using a
vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by the
equipment provider.
Note:
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow
these instructions:
•
For automatic transmission vehicles, have your transmission
fluid level checked by an authorized dealer.
For the correct
transmission fluid level when flat towing (all four wheels on the
ground), refer to
Transmission fluid
in the
Maintenance and
Specifications
chapter.
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
•
Release the parking brake.
•
Place the transmission shift lever in (N) Neutral.
•
Place the ignition to the accessory position (refer to
Starting
in the
Driving
chapter).
•
Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) for automatic transmission vehicles
and 70 mph (113 km/h) for manual transmission vehicles.
•
For automatic transmission vehicles, start the engine and allow it to
run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and every six hours
thereafter. With the engine running and your foot on the brake, shift
into (D) Drive and then into (R) Reverse before shifting back into N
(Neutral).
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2010 Escape
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Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
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