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How Do You Reset The Intelligent Oil Life Monitor On A 2012 Escape
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing
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Driving
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
...not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) only) Reporting safety defects (Canada ...only)
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Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications
Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of life disposal. Information in this respect is imperative that you consult ...birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 5
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
... special break-in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for snowplowing. See Engine oil in oils since these additives may result in personal injury. Special instructions For your added... more information on oil usage. Using your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is fitted with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. 6
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
...oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is working. Flashes for more information on this chapter). Refer to on at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this system, refer to the Driving chapter for 3 seconds and turns solid when OFF trailer sway is disengaged.
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2012 Escape...to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
...on your tank under normal driving conditions. MILES (km) TO E This displays an estimate of monitoring many vehicle systems and will return at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 ... It will alert you to clear this feature to reset. Instrument Cluster
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle's message center is disconnected. 20
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
... KEYS PROGRAMMED Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present. Press RESET to display "OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW". 2. REAR PARK AID (if equipped) 6. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change between English and Metric.
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Press and release the SETUP button to...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
... and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is 10% or less. Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY - Refer to Brake fluid in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Displayed when one or more information. 25
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Displayed...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 189
...that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Tires, Wheels and Loading
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be ... to the proper pressure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. When the malfunction ...2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 238
...equipped with an intelligent 4WD System that ... wheels on the ground and they must have operating characteristics that continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts the power distribution between the front and ...on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 238
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) It combines transparent all road ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 294
...information. They are designed for added engine protection and long life. Change your engine oil and filter according to the current engine and emission system ...oil meeting all requirements for your engine application.
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) To protect your engine and engine's warranty, use oils certified for your vehicle's engine. An oil...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 314
... a computer that monitors the engine's emission...on or near the engine. Temporary malfunctions may misfire or run poorly. 314
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) An improperly operating or damaged... leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are essential to the life and performance of engine power could indicate that your vehicle and to intentionally remove ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 326
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Maintenance and Specifications
17.5 gallons - - (66.2L) 1 Add the coolant type originally equipped in water. 4 Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. 5 4X4 vehicles exposed for life...are not to determine the correct service interval. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of transmission fluid and ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 336
... service needs and to perform scheduled maintenance specific in the message center display, it's time for an oil change .
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) the oil change ; The Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ must be reset after each oil change must be completed at six months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km) from neglect or inadequate...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 342
... Maintenance
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ that determines when the engine oil should be changed based on how your... have to remember to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message Miles (km) Vehicle use . Extreme hot or cold operation
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 343
... year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between service intervals
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) consult dealer for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change Change engine oil and filter interval as indicated Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 348
...2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you need to perform the additional maintenance. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier As required Change engine oil... message center. perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at 28,751 miles (46,270 km); For specific ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 349
... mile (48,000 km) automatic transmission fluid replacement. Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on at 25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at 28,751 miles (46,270 km); delivery, taxi, patrol...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 350
... chapter Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only) Every oil change ; Scheduled Maintenance
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or... transmission fluid (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
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 353
...F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. During long periods of the vehicle's useful life. Add friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for life; Add four ounces (118 mL) of API SK or earlier (... performed at wide-open throttle for example SJ, etc). 353
2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Hot climate oil change intervals schedule. They are listed below: Normal vehicle axle ...
