4WD FORD ESCAPE 2013 3.G User Guide

At every oil change interval as indicated by the message center1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the cabin air filter.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (4WD
vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (4WD vehicles).
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor® after each engine oil and filter change. See Engine
Oil Check (page 221).
Additional Maintenance Items 1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
400
Scheduled Maintenance

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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive....................................... 151
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 113
About This Manual...........................................7 Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 156
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 156
Accessories.....................................................274 Exterior style......................................................... 274
Interior style.......................................................... 274
Lifestyle.................................................................. 274
Peace of mind...................................................... 274
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist.........................................163 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 164
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........165
Troubleshooting the System......................... 166
Using Active Park Assist................................... 163
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................229 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 231
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 229
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 113
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
Ambient Lighting............................................73
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63 Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Appendices...................................................380
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............83 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 83
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 83
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................83 Audio Control..................................................64
Type 1........................................................................\
64
Type 2....................................................................... 65
Type 3....................................................................... 65
Audio System...................................................97 General Information............................................ 97
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Satellite
Radio/SYNC................................................102
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC....................................100
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD....................................................98
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................105
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD..................................................106
Menu Structure.................................................... 107
Autolamps........................................................70
Automatic Climate Control........................114 Mono Mode............................................................ 115
Switching Mono Mode Back On..................... 115
Switching Mono Mode Off............................... 115
Temperature Control.......................................... 115
Automatic Transmission............................147 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 148
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 149
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission................................................... 148
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 147
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................225
Autowipers........................................................67
Auxiliary Input Jack......................................109
Auxiliary Power Points................................132 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 132
Locations................................................................ 132
B
Blind Spot Monitor.........................................171 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)
with Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 171
Booster Seats....................................................17 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 18
Brake Fluid Check........................................225
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