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...and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your anti-lock brake system working. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic... (Neutral) position. 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 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in gear.
...and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your anti-lock brake system working. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic... (Neutral) position. 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 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in gear.
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...vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in order to be able to a lower gear. WARNING: Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Do not descend in the... N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you won't be rolling in gear. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA ...
...vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in order to be able to a lower gear. WARNING: Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Do not descend in the... N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you won't be rolling in gear. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Failure to prevent interior lamps from illuminating when the doors are opened. 55 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) To activate: • the ignition must be released. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the ...) (if equipped) Turns the low beam headlamps on position. • the headlamp control must be in the off, parking lamps or autolamp position. • with manual transmission, the parking brake must be in the vehicle during these conditions may not provide adequate lighting during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Move the...
Failure to prevent interior lamps from illuminating when the doors are opened. 55 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) To activate: • the ignition must be released. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the ...) (if equipped) Turns the low beam headlamps on position. • the headlamp control must be in the off, parking lamps or autolamp position. • with manual transmission, the parking brake must be in the vehicle during these conditions may not provide adequate lighting during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Move the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... second for three seconds. • This will enable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it is complete. 136 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off position • The driver and ... the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The gearshift is in N (Neutral) (manual transmission) • The ignition switch is in the unbuckled state. • After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will be completed...
... second for three seconds. • This will enable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it is complete. 136 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off position • The driver and ... the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The gearshift is in N (Neutral) (manual transmission) • The ignition switch is in the unbuckled state. • After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will be completed...
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... and allow slack for towing a trailer and make sure it is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight as possible if you . 201 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as specified; If you use...trailer's safety chains to check state regulations for trailers over a specified weight. lb (kg)2 5000 (2268) 1500 (680) 2WD 2.5L w/manual transmission 2WD 2.5L w/automatic 5060 (2295) 1500 (680) transmission 4WD 2.5L 5200 (2359) 1500 (680) 2WD 3.0L 7140 (3239) 3500 (1588) 4WD 3.0L 7300 (3311) 3500 (1588) ...
... and allow slack for towing a trailer and make sure it is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight as possible if you . 201 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as specified; If you use...trailer's safety chains to check state regulations for trailers over a specified weight. lb (kg)2 5000 (2268) 1500 (680) 2WD 2.5L w/manual transmission 2WD 2.5L w/automatic 5060 (2295) 1500 (680) transmission 4WD 2.5L 5200 (2359) 1500 (680) 2WD 3.0L 7140 (3239) 3500 (1588) 4WD 3.0L 7300 (3311) 3500 (1588) ...
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... the wiring to the Climate Controls chapter for more information. 203 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmissions). • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), ... lower gear. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during boat launching or retrieval: • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ...
... the wiring to the Climate Controls chapter for more information. 203 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmissions). • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), ... lower gear. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during boat launching or retrieval: • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ...
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... km/h) if equipped with a manual transmission. • If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, start the engine and allow it is hooked-up to your vehicle with all four wheels on the brake, shift into D (Drive) and then into R (Reverse) before shifting back into N (Neutral). 204 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing...
... km/h) if equipped with a manual transmission. • If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, start the engine and allow it is hooked-up to your vehicle with all four wheels on the brake, shift into D (Drive) and then into R (Reverse) before shifting back into N (Neutral). 204 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing...
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Turn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to the floor and put the gearshift lever in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is in N (Neutral). 3. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Press and hold the clutch pedal to 4 (start). 207 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Turn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to the floor and put the gearshift lever in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is in N (Neutral). 3. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Press and hold the clutch pedal to 4 (start). 207 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
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See your vehicle will be adversely affected. 213 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) P BRAKE WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes ... The BRAKE warning lamp in an emergency. Driving Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). WARNING: Always set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. Since...
See your vehicle will be adversely affected. 213 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) P BRAKE WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes ... The BRAKE warning lamp in an emergency. Driving Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). WARNING: Always set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. Since...
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... gear selection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas but is fully set. 225 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that you return to provide the best fuel economy... and transmission function. Make sure the parking brake is not intended for ...
... gear selection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas but is fully set. 225 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that you return to provide the best fuel economy... and transmission function. Make sure the parking brake is not intended for ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Pull back the carpet away from under the vehicle. 257 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) E P RELEAS BRAKE Removing the jack and tools 1. Unbuckle the strap and remove the jack and tools by pulling ... lever in order to remove the spare tire from the liftgate, and remove the hardboard cover. Remove the tools from the jack in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission) and turn engine off. If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo management system, the jack and tools are located under a lid. 3.
Pull back the carpet away from under the vehicle. 257 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) E P RELEAS BRAKE Removing the jack and tools 1. Unbuckle the strap and remove the jack and tools by pulling ... lever in order to remove the spare tire from the liftgate, and remove the hardboard cover. Remove the tools from the jack in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission) and turn engine off. If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo management system, the jack and tools are located under a lid. 3.
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... both directions) the wheel that is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). Use the attached fastener strap (2) to tie the tether end to the underbody storage area, raise winch up into the installed position. 7. Tire change a tire, be seriously injured. 259 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 5. WARNING...
... both directions) the wheel that is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). Use the attached fastener strap (2) to tie the tether end to the underbody storage area, raise winch up into the installed position. 7. Tire change a tire, be seriously injured. 259 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 5. WARNING...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...parts are designed and built to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels. 288 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Working with an automatic transmission, set the parking brake, press and hold the clutch pedal, place the gearshift in 1 (First), ...on a hot engine. • Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts. • Do not work on a vehicle with a manual transmission, set the parking brake and shift to specifications. For vehicles equipped with the engine running in your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts ...
...parts are designed and built to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels. 288 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Working with an automatic transmission, set the parking brake, press and hold the clutch pedal, place the gearshift in 1 (First), ...on a hot engine. • Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts. • Do not work on a vehicle with a manual transmission, set the parking brake and shift to specifications. For vehicles equipped with the engine running in your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts ...
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... latch handle located in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal. 2. OPENING THE HOOD 1. For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). For vehicles equipped with the prop rod. 289 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under...
... latch handle located in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal. 2. OPENING THE HOOD 1. For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). For vehicles equipped with the prop rod. 289 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under...
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... position. Grab the wiper arm with the other hand close to the blade in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Hold it into the oil pan. 3. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 294 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) This reduces the risk of the blade with one...
... position. Grab the wiper arm with the other hand close to the blade in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Hold it into the oil pan. 3. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 294 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) This reduces the risk of the blade with one...
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...accessories contain lead and lead compounds. With the vehicle at least one minute. 5. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at a ... attention. Because your eyes when working near the battery to its adaptive strategy. To begin this , the transmission may be reset once the battery is reconnected. 299 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) This operation is electronically controlled by a computer, some ...
...accessories contain lead and lead compounds. With the vehicle at least one minute. 5. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at a ... attention. Because your eyes when working near the battery to its adaptive strategy. To begin this , the transmission may be reset once the battery is reconnected. 299 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) This operation is electronically controlled by a computer, some ...
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... opening so that meets Ford specifications. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening . 8. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the transmission, and inspect the fluid... manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. put in this chapter. AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. Remove the filler plug, located on a level surface. 2. Use only fluid that the fluid level is running. 322 2011 Escape ...
... opening so that meets Ford specifications. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening . 8. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the transmission, and inspect the fluid... manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. put in this chapter. AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. Remove the filler plug, located on a level surface. 2. Use only fluid that the fluid level is running. 322 2011 Escape ...
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...(8.5L) Motorcraft fluid MERCON LV ATF7 Manual transmission fluid 2.4 quarts (2.3L)8 Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil XT-10-QLV / MERCON LV XT-4 -QGL / WSS-M2C203-A1 and GL-4 328 Item Capacity Ford part number / Ford Specification •XO-5W20-QSP (US) •XO... with API Certification Mark XL-1 / None XY-75W140-QL / WSL-M2C192-A XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Ford part name or equivalent •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Engine oil 5.3 quarts Blend Motor Oil (US...
...(8.5L) Motorcraft fluid MERCON LV ATF7 Manual transmission fluid 2.4 quarts (2.3L)8 Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil XT-10-QLV / MERCON LV XT-4 -QGL / WSS-M2C203-A1 and GL-4 328 Item Capacity Ford part number / Ford Specification •XO-5W20-QSP (US) •XO... with API Certification Mark XL-1 / None XY-75W140-QL / WSL-M2C192-A XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Ford part name or equivalent •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Engine oil 5.3 quarts Blend Motor Oil (US...
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... vehicles) Every 100,000 miles Change engine coolant1 (160,000 km) Change manual transmission fluid (except Escape) Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles only) Replace spark plugs Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2 348 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Example #2: The OIL CHANGE... REQUIRED message has not come on (96,000 km) 5-speed TorqShift transmission; perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil ...
... vehicles) Every 100,000 miles Change engine coolant1 (160,000 km) Change manual transmission fluid (except Escape) Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles only) Replace spark plugs Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2 348 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Example #2: The OIL CHANGE... REQUIRED message has not come on (96,000 km) 5-speed TorqShift transmission; perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil ...
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... at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; consult dealer for requirements Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles) Change manual transmission fluid (Escape) Change rear axle fluid (RWD vehicles) Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km... Initial replacement at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) 349 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance Every 150,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (240,000 km) (except 5-speed TorqShift transmission) (filter not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and AWF...
... at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; consult dealer for requirements Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles) Change manual transmission fluid (Escape) Change rear axle fluid (RWD vehicles) Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km... Initial replacement at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) 349 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance Every 150,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (240,000 km) (except 5-speed TorqShift transmission) (filter not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and AWF...