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Question posted by simpHana on January 30th, 2014

Can You Use Regular Unleaded In Escape Flex Fuel Car

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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 82

... release the button again. If you programmed to hold the Car2U௡ system button you used . 82 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls 3. If your Car2U௡...indicator light will blink slowly. You may need to change or replace any of the devices being used for three devices to be able to the button command. The garage door should move, confirming ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 166

... toward the front of the vehicle. 3. If the safety seat is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. 166 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. If your child restraint system is...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 170

If the booster seat slides on the shoulder during use. 170 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Check with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat. The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of the shoulder. For this condition. The drawings below compare the ideal...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 209

... the key to crank with unleaded gasoline). As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade...to the off and wait 30 seconds before trying again. 209 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) After releasing ... performance when the engine is flooded with fuel. If summer grade ethanol is used in case the engine is cold when ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 210

... in exhaust fumes. Driving Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 210 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing ...use starting problems on E85 ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of E85 ethanol nor an engine block heater is available, the addition of unleaded gasoline to your vehicle immediately. See Choosing the right fuel...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 274

...vehicle back into the U.S. 274 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA...Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. The use of improper fuel. If you continue to feel that the efforts by ...you cannot find unleaded fuel. Customer Assistance UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to find unleaded fuel or can inform...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 278

... regularly during exposure to strong, direct sunlight. • Always use a clean sponge or car ...Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Use Motorcraft௡ Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) which is available from your authorized dealer. Exterior chrome • Wash the vehicle first, using...use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads as gasoline, diesel fuel...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 279

.... • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft௡ Bug and Tar... rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may require agitation with a clear coat paint finish. When washing: • Take care when using the products. Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 281

... These products are present, use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to remove decals, as Motorcraft௡ Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from automated car wash facilities. If the... water. Cleaning PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to the rear window defroster's heated grid lines. 281 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 304

...for use . Flex fuel vehicles have been developed for the treatment of plants such as "Fuel Ethanol." Winter blends may contain up to 75% denatured ethanol (Ed75) and up to 25% unleaded gasoline...ethanol is the alcohol which is more chemically active than unleaded regular or premium gasoline and this allows the design of engines with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. • Be...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 305

...fumes. Do not use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position. 305 2012 Escape (204) Owners...fuel or refueling your vehicle - Maintenance and Specifications WARNING: Flexible fuel components and standard unleaded gasoline fuel components are not interchangeable. Keep children away from fuel; Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is pumped into an ungrounded fuel...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 307

... be covered under warranty. Maintenance and Specifications Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet If your vehicle is flex fuel capable, it is designed to use Fuel Ethanol (Ed75-Ed85), "Regular" unleaded gasoline or any fuel other than five gallons (18.9L) when refueling. Octane recommendations "Regular" unleaded gasoline with a maximum of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 308

... , rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start , try a different brand of fuel: • You may not be used . Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of "Regular" unleaded gasoline. If the driveability problems continue, fill the vehicle with regular unleaded gasoline at each scheduled oil change. These products have not been approved for your...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 320

...cover away. 3. Be careful not to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. 320 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) The customer warranty may result in severe engine ... engine 2. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may be void for any dirt or debris and to enter the engine if not ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 323

Refer to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 323 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Battery Oil filter Spark Plugs Windshield wiper blade 1 2....
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 349

...28,751 miles (46,270 km); delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery) As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated... come on at 25,000 miles [40,000 km].) 349 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance Extensive...800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in heavy commercial use (i.e. Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on but the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 350

... (80,000 km) Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel 350 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only) Every oil change ;
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 357

... capacity ...324 choosing the right fuel ...307 detergent in fuel ...308 filler funnel ...308 filling your vehicle with fuel ...303, 306, 310 filter, specifications ...303, 323 fuel pump shut-off ...53 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...49 manual heating and air conditioning system ...46 Hood ...286 357 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 360

...323, 327 Special notice ambulance conversions ...6 utility-type vehicles ...6 Specification chart, lubricants ...324 Speed control ...74 Starting a flex fuel vehicle ...209 Starting your vehicle ...206-207, 209 jump starting ...265 Steering wheel controls ...76 tilting ...66 Stereo CD...USB port ...39 V Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...328 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 1

...•  Car finder: Press twice...Escape May 2011 First Printing Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide Ford Escape Ford Motor Company | Customer Relationship Center | P.O. C. The Easy Fuel® system is equipped with SYNC® - Do not use "Regular" unleaded...Fuel® system and fill the tank with SYNC®). Flex fuel vehicles have a flex fuel vehicle, then only use...

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