warning FORD ESCAPE 2016 3.G Owners Manual

Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 80
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 79
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................28
How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions........................................ 30
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28
Floor Mats
.......................................................189
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 76
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................141
Principle of Operation........................................ 141
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Front Parking Aid..........................................153
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................130
Fuel Consumption........................................134
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 135
Filling the Tank..................................................... 134
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................131
Fuel Filter
.........................................................222
Fuel Quality......................................................131
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 131
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................192
Fuses................................................................202
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................202
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........208
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 205
Power Distribution Box.................................... 202
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 202
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Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............116 Gauges...............................................................83
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............84
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 84
Information Display............................................. 83
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access................................................. 44
General Maintenance Information
.......346
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 348
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 347
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 346
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 346
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 346
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................199
Getting the Services You Need...............196 Away From Home.............................................. 196
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 147
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................192
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Head Restraints............................................108 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 109
Heated Seats...................................................114
Heated Steering Wheel...............................69
Heated Windows and Mirrors
..................106
Heated Exterior Mirror...................................... 106
Heated Rear Window....................................... 106
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
Hill Start Assist..............................................147 Switching the System On and Off...............148
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 147
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Running Out of Fuel......................................131
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 132
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 132
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment..................31
Safety Belt Minder.........................................32 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 32
Safety Belts.......................................................27
Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Safety Precautions......................................130
Satellite Radio...............................................301
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 302
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............301
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 301
Troubleshooting................................................. 302
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........355
Scheduled Maintenance..........................346
Seats
.................................................................108
Security..............................................................65
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position
.................108
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 257
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................352
Exceptions............................................................ 353
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 161
Stability Control
............................................150
Principle of Operation...................................... 150
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 124Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................125
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 126
Failure to Start..................................................... 126
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................128
Important Ventilating Information...............128
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 127
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 127
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 125
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 125
Starting and Stopping the Engine
..........124
General Information.......................................... 124
Steering
............................................................168
Electric Power Steering.................................... 168
Steering Wheel
................................................67
Storage Compartments.............................123
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 81
Sun Visors..........................................................81 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................320
911 Assist............................................................... 320
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 322
SYNC™
...........................................................304
General Information......................................... 304
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................334
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 59
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 60
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............268
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................198
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Using Traction Control................................149
Switching the System Off............................... 149
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 149
Using a Switch..................................................... 149
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 149
Using Voice Recognition...........................306 Initiating a Voice Session............................... 306
System Interaction and Feedback..............307
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................198
V
Vehicle Care...................................................234
General Information......................................... 234
Vehicle Certification Label........................274
Vehicle Identification Number
................273
Vehicle Storage............................................238
Battery................................................................... 239
Body........................................................................\
239
Brakes.................................................................... 239
Cooling system................................................... 239
Engine.................................................................... 239
Fuel system.......................................................... 239
General.................................................................. 239
Miscellaneous..................................................... 240
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................240
Tires........................................................................\
239
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............273
Voice Control
...................................................68 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85
Airbag - Front......................................................... 85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
Battery...................................................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 85
Brake System......................................................... 85
Cruise Control........................................................ 85
Direction Indicator............................................... 85
Engine Oil................................................................ 86
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 86
Fog Lamps - Front............................................... 86
High Beam.............................................................. 86
Information............................................................ 86
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 86
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 86
Parking Lamps...................................................... 86
Service Engine Soon........................................... 86
Traction and Stability Control......................... 87
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 87
Washer Fluid Check.....................................221
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 234
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 70
Waxing.............................................................235
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 262
Wheels and Tires..........................................241 General Information.......................................... 241
Technical Specifications................................. 266
Windows and Mirrors
....................................78
Windshield Washers......................................72
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 70
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 70
Wipers and Washers.....................................70
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 186
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