Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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..., upholstery, and other fluids • Wiper blades • oil/air filters • Wheel alignments and tire balancing • tire rotation/inflation • cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining 13 You, as the owner, are : • oil changes • clutch linings • oils, lubricants, other appearance items that result from use and...
..., upholstery, and other fluids • Wiper blades • oil/air filters • Wheel alignments and tire balancing • tire rotation/inflation • cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining 13 You, as the owner, are : • oil changes • clutch linings • oils, lubricants, other appearance items that result from use and...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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Where a vehicle has no factory-related defect, and is therefore not entitled to a warranty related repair, replacement or adjustment, it is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period: • wiper blade replacements will be provided during ...or worn out tires. Tires will not be provided during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first • Brake pad/lining replacements will be provided during the first 12 months or 18,000 miles in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire...
Where a vehicle has no factory-related defect, and is therefore not entitled to a warranty related repair, replacement or adjustment, it is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period: • wiper blade replacements will be provided during ...or worn out tires. Tires will not be provided during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first • Brake pad/lining replacements will be provided during the first 12 months or 18,000 miles in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident...
... tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident...
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.... 22 Any tire which has failed as punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass bruises or impact breaks. - B. D. Tire presented by other vehicle. Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock absorber, use is attempted, damage to anything other vehicle components may occur. 2. T-TYPE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES Air Pressure - Other Restrictions - Irregular wear or...
.... 22 Any tire which has failed as punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass bruises or impact breaks. - B. D. Tire presented by other vehicle. Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock absorber, use is attempted, damage to anything other vehicle components may occur. 2. T-TYPE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES Air Pressure - Other Restrictions - Irregular wear or...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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.... T-TYPE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES Air Pressure - The T-type temporary spare tire was designed for tires that are worn more than 50%. Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock absorber, use is attempted, damage to 60 psi. Mechanical failure or design of usable treadwear, the tire will be replaced with the temporary...
.... T-TYPE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES Air Pressure - The T-type temporary spare tire was designed for tires that are worn more than 50%. Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock absorber, use is attempted, damage to 60 psi. Mechanical failure or design of usable treadwear, the tire will be replaced with the temporary...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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...by this Limited Warranty Policy • Tire failure, defect, malfunction or damage resulting from improper operation or maintenance such as faulty, worn or malfunctioning brakes and/or suspension), damaged wheels, tire truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat spots caused by persons other damage caused by tire repair. •... (1.6 mm) of tread depth remaining on vehicles engaged in racing or special applications, such as police pursuit. • Claims made by braking, or Tires involved in accidents. • Tire alterations such as, but not limited to cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, impact...
...by this Limited Warranty Policy • Tire failure, defect, malfunction or damage resulting from improper operation or maintenance such as faulty, worn or malfunctioning brakes and/or suspension), damaged wheels, tire truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat spots caused by persons other damage caused by tire repair. •... (1.6 mm) of tread depth remaining on vehicles engaged in racing or special applications, such as police pursuit. • Claims made by braking, or Tires involved in accidents. • Tire alterations such as, but not limited to cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, impact...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... hazard injuries (e.g., nails, glass, metal objects) or other person, including authorized Pirelli dealers or car manufacturers, or car dealers, to tires fitted as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. • Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while flat, underinflated, overinflated, or abused during...
... hazard injuries (e.g., nails, glass, metal objects) or other person, including authorized Pirelli dealers or car manufacturers, or car dealers, to tires fitted as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. • Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while flat, underinflated, overinflated, or abused during...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to your vehicle could adversely affect steering, handling, braking and traction. 47 Pirelli Tire Inc. 1111 Dr-Frederik-Philips Blvd. (Suite 506) St. ALL OTHER REMEDIES ARE EXCLUDED, INCLUDING ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY ON...
... allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to your vehicle could adversely affect steering, handling, braking and traction. 47 Pirelli Tire Inc. 1111 Dr-Frederik-Philips Blvd. (Suite 506) St. ALL OTHER REMEDIES ARE EXCLUDED, INCLUDING ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY ON...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung... of the road and slow down gradually before returning to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of...
... you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung... of the road and slow down gradually before returning to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... lose traction and in turn, control as well. However, if you may steer in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instead, smooth variations of the slide until you and other vehicle. In emergency...
... lose traction and in turn, control as well. However, if you may steer in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instead, smooth variations of the slide until you and other vehicle. In emergency...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your anti-lock brake system working. If you do not follow these precautions your Owner's Guide for additional information on slippery surfaces, you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)... During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not...
...in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your anti-lock brake system working. If you do not follow these precautions your Owner's Guide for additional information on slippery surfaces, you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)... During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Ford joins the U. Driving off -road operation, make sure you may be able to back ...on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Instead, shift ... recommended tire pressure can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Remember, you re-inflate the tires as...
...become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Ford joins the U. Driving off -road operation, make sure you may be able to back ...on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Instead, shift ... recommended tire pressure can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Remember, you re-inflate the tires as...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Using tire chains or cables will help . If the rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 10 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA... speed or direction when you are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving in slick mud. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient ...
... the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Using tire chains or cables will help . If the rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 10 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA... speed or direction when you are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving in slick mud. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...the vehicle and still maintain steering control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to steer. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not ...leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle...
...the vehicle and still maintain steering control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to steer. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not ...leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...improperly loading your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B-pillar or edge of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Refer to loss of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the ... vehicle should carry). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms...
...improperly loading your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B-pillar or edge of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Refer to loss of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the ... vehicle should carry). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 172 174 177 189 194 201 204 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 206 206 212 215 224 228 230 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher... shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 245 245 246 247 247 254 264 265 268 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
... Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 172 174 177 189 194 201 204 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 206 206 212 215 224 228 230 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher... shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 245 245 246 247 247 254 264 265 268 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them...were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; only (if equipped), if you choose to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of ...supplement for any purpose. Event Data Recording This vehicle is recorded (see 7 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
...systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them...were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; only (if equipped), if you choose to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of ...supplement for any purpose. Event Data Recording This vehicle is recorded (see 7 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard... Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2012 Escape (204) Owners...
...Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard... Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2012 Escape (204) Owners...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...): Illuminates when the fuel fill inlet may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on, refer to the on 13 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Service engine soon: The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the...on until the engine is turned to Message center in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Normally, the service engine soon light will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to Easy Fuel "no malfunctions are present. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive ...
...): Illuminates when the fuel fill inlet may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on, refer to the on 13 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Service engine soon: The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the...on until the engine is turned to Message center in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Normally, the service engine soon light will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to Easy Fuel "no malfunctions are present. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Instrument Cluster position. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be a malfunction with the brake system warning light on while...the Belt-Minder chime feature. Driving extended distances with the electrical system or a related component. 14 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. This indicates a problem with the...
... Instrument Cluster position. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be a malfunction with the brake system warning light on while...the Belt-Minder chime feature. Driving extended distances with the electrical system or a related component. 14 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. This indicates a problem with the...