four wheel drive FORD ESCAPE HYBRID 2012 2.G User Guide

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on
snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.
Avoid sudden braking as well. Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate
better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t stop any
faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do
not become overconfident as to road conditions.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles
for stopping; drive slower than usual. Since your vehicle is equipped with
a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), apply the brake steadily.
Do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to theBrakessection of this chapter
for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system.
WARNING:If you are driving in slippery conditions that require
tire chains or cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously.
Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle
slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you
regain control of the vehicle.
Maintenance and modifications
The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed
and tested to provide durable load carrying capability and predictable
performance whether loaded or empty. For this reason, Ford Motor
Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such
as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using
replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make
it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control.
Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle
equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box
cover).
Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase
your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities
and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of
vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to
heavy off-road usage.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 30A 110V inverter
2 15A Brake on/off switch
3 15A SYNCmodule
4 30A Moon roof
5 10A Brake-shift interlock (BSI),
Passenger compartment fuse
panel, Keypad illumination
6 20A Turn signals, Stop lamps
7 10A Low beam headlamps (left)
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights
10 15A Backlighting
11 10A Four wheel drive
12 7.5A Power mirror switch
13 5A Not used (spare)
14 10A FCIM (radio buttons), Front
display module, GPS module
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Not used (spare)
17 20A All lock motor feeds, Liftgate
release, Liftglass release
18 20A Heated seat
19 25A Rear wiper
20 15A Datalink
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn relay
25 10A Demand lamps
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Restraints control module
32 10A Rear video camera module
33 10A Not used (spare)
34 5A Not used (spare)
35 10A Four wheel drive, Electronic
power assist steering (EPAS),
110V inverter module, Park aid
module, Active park assist module
36 5A Passive anti-theft system (PATS)
transceiver
37 10A Not used (spare)
38 20A Subwoofer/Amp (premium radio)
39 20A Radio, Radio amplifier
(navigation)
40 20A Front power point
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specifications ..........................324
Event data recording ..................14
Exhaust fumes ..........................214
F
Fleet MyKey programming ........98
Floor mats .............................92–93
Fluid capacities .........................324
Fog lamps ....................................60
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................225
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel
economy ............................29, 313
cap ...........................................309
capacity ...................................324
choosing the right fuel ...........310
detergent in fuel .....................311
filler funnel .............................312
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................307, 309, 314
filter, specifications ........307, 323
fuel pump/high voltage
shut-off switches ....................248
improving fuel economy ........313
octane rating ...................311, 327
quality ......................................311
running out of fuel .........269, 312
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................307
Fuses ..................................249–250
G
Garage door opener ....................86
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............309Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................313
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................59
aiming ........................................62
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................60
high beam .................................60
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................59
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................54
Hood ..........................................292
I
Ignition ...............................211, 327
Illuminated visor mirror .............73
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................163
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................318
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................286
cluster ........................................20
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................61
J
Jack ............................................258
positioning ...............................258
storage .....................................258
Jump-starting your vehicle ......270
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