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ENGINE
DA
T
A
Engine
2.5L
I4
Engine
3.0L
V6
Engine
Cubic
inches
152
183
Required
fuel
Minimum
87
octane
Minimum
87
octane
or
E85
Firing
order
1-3-4-2
1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition
system
Coil
on
plug
Coil
on
plug
Spark
plug
gap
0.049–0.053
inch
(1.25–1.35
mm)
0.045–0.049
inch
(1.15–1.25
mm)
Compression
ratio
9.7:1
10.3:1
Engine
drivebelt
routing
•
2.5L
I4
Engine
•
3.0L
V6
Engine
Maintenance
and
Specifications
327
2012
Escape
(204)
Owners
Guide,
1st
Printing
USA
(fus)
326
328
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Breaking-In the Vehicle
5
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
10
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Check Fuel Cap Fill Inlet Indicator
13
Service Engine Soon: Service
13
Service Engine Soon Indicator
13
Brake System Warning Light
13
Anti-Lock Brake System Indicator
14
Airbag Readiness Indicator
14
Safety Belt Indicator
14
Charging System Indicator
14
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
15
Advancetrac Indicator
15
Advancetrac off Indicator
15
Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicator
15
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist Indicator
16
Throttle Control/Powertrain Indicator
16
Door Ajar Indicator
16
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
16
Gauges
17
Speedometer
18
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
18
Fuel Gauge
18
Tachometer
19
Odometer
19
Trip Odometer
19
Message Center
20
Trip A/B
20
Miles (Km) to E
20
AVG MPG (L/100Km)
21
MPG (L/Km)
21
Press Reset for English
22
Reset for System Check
22
Units
22
Autolamp
23
Autolock/Autounlock
23
Rear Park Aid
23
Language = English/Spanish/French
23
System Warnings
24
Entertainment Systems
28
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
28
Audio Systems
28
Setting the Clock
28
AM/FM Radio
29
Cat/Fold(Category/Folder)
30
CD/MP3 Player
30
RDS Radio
30
Satellite Radio
32
Sound Adjustments
35
Extra Features
36
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
37
General Audio Information
39
Radio Frequencies
39
USB Port
39
CD/CD Player Care
40
Radio Reception Factors
40
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
41
Sample MP3 Structure
42
Satellite Radio Information
42
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
43
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
43
Navigation System
45
Sync
45
Climate Controls
46
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
46
For Maximum Cooling Performance in MAX A/C Mode
48
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
48
Dual Automatic Temperature Control
49
Automatic Operation
51
For Maximum Cooling Performance
51
Rear Window Defroster
52
Lights
53
Autolamp Control
53
Autolamp Delay System
53
Headlamp Control
53
Flash-To-Pass
54
Fog Lamp Control
54
High Beams
54
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
55
Panel Dimmer Control
55
Aiming the Headlamps
56
Vertical Aim Adjustment
56
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
57
Interior Lamps
57
Turn Signal Control
57
Cargo and Dome Lamp
58
Map Lamps
58
Ambient Lighting
59
Bulb Replacement
59
Lamp Assembly Condensation
59
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
60
Using the Right Bulbs
60
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
61
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
62
Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
62
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
63
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs
64
Driver Controls
65
Multi-Function Lever
65
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature
65
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
65
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
66
Steering Wheel Adjustment
66
Tilt Steering Wheel
66
Illuminated Visor Mirror
67
Overhead Console
67
Slide-On-Rod Feature
67
Storage Compartment
67
Compass Zone Adjustment
68
Electronic Compass
68
Center Console
69
Compass Calibration Adjustment
69
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)
70
Power Windows
71
Rear Window Buffeting
71
Accessory Delay
72
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
72
Interior Mirror
72
Window Lock
72
Exterior Mirrors
73
Fold-Away Mirrors
73
Power Side View Mirrors
73
Heated Outside Mirrors
74
Speed Control
74
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
75
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
75
Steering Wheel Controls
76
Turning off Speed Control
76
Navigation System/Sync Hands-Free Control Features
77
SYNC System Hands-Free Control Feature
77
Bounce-Back
78
Bounce-Back Override
78
Moon Roof
78
Car2U Home Automation System
79
To Vent
79
Universal Garage Door Opener
79
Types of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code and Fixed Code)
80
Rolling Code Programming
81
Fixed Code Programming
83
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System Buttons
85
Positive Retention Floor Mat
86
Liftgate
87
Cargo Area Features
88
Cargo Management System
88
Cargo Shade
88
Passenger Side Cargo Compartment
89
Roof Rack System
89
To Adjust the Cross-Bar (if Equipped) Position
90
To Remove the Cross-Bar Assembly from the Roof Rack Side Rails
90
To Reinstall the Cross-Bar Assembly to the Roof Rack Side Rails
91
Locks and Security
92
Keys
92
Mykey Feature
93
Mykey Restricted Features
93
Create a Mykey
94
Programming Mykey Optional Settings
94
Clear Mykey
95
Check Mykey System Status
95
Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems
95
Power Door Locks
98
Door Key Unlocking/Locking
98
Autolock
98
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
99
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure
99
Autounlock
100
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
100
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
101
Smart Unlocking Feature
101
Childproof Door Locks
102
Remote Entry System
102
Two Step Door Unlocking
103
One Step Door Unlocking
103
Switching from Two Step to One Step Door Unlocking
104
Opening the Liftgate Glass
104
Car Finder
104
Sounding a Panic Alarm
104
Replacing the Battery (Transmitter)
105
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
105
How to Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
105
Securicode Keyless Entry System
106
Illuminated Entry
106
Illuminated Exit
106
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code
106
Erasing Personal Code
107
Anti-Scan Feature
107
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
108
Unlocking and Locking the Doors and Liftgate Using Keyless Entry
108
Anti-Theft Indicator
109
Automatic Arming
109
Automatic Disarming
109
Replacement of Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and Coded Keys
110
Programming Spare Keys
110
Seating and Safety Restraints
112
Adjustable Head Restraints
112
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
115
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
115
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
116
Heated Seats
117
Rear Seats
118
Second Row Adjustable Head Restraints
118
Folding down Second Row Seats
121
Returning the Second Row Seats to Upright Position
123
Personal Safety System
124
To Install the Second Row Cushion
124
To Remove the Second Row Cushion
124
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
125
Front Crash Severity Sensor
125
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
125
Front Passenger Sensing System
126
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
126
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
127
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
127
Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
127
Safety Belt System
128
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
129
Energy Management Feature
130
Restraint of Pregnant Women
130
Safety Belt Locking Modes
130
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
130
Automatic Locking Mode
131
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
131
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
132
Safety Belt Pretensioner
132
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
133
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
133
Belt-Minder
134
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
136
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
138
Important SRS Precautions
138
Children and Airbags
140
Determining if the SRS System Is Operational
146
If the Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit
146
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
147
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
148
Determining if the System Is Operational
149
Safety Canopy System
150
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
151
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
153
Important Child Restraint Precautions
154
Safety Restraints for Children
154
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
155
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
156
Transporting Children
157
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
158
Safety Seats for Children
158
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
159
Attaching Child Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments
162
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors
164
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions
164
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
165
Child Booster Seats
167
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
168
Types of Booster Seats
169
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
171
Tires, Wheels and Loading
172
4WD System
173
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
173
Vehicle Characteristics
173
Tire Information
174
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
174
Temperature a B C
175
Traction AA a B C
175
Treadwear
175
Glossary of Tire Terminology
176
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
177
Tire Inflation
177
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
179
Tire Care
179
Tire Wear
179
Tire Replacement Requirements
180
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
180
Highway Hazards
182
Tire and Wheel Alignment
183
Tire Rotation
183
Information Containded on the Tire Sidewall
184
Information on “P” Type Tires
184
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
187
Information on “T” Type Tires
188
Location of the Tire Label
188
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
189
Changing Tires with a TPMS
190
When You Believe Your TPMS System Is Not Operating Properly
191
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
192
When Inflating Your Tires
192
Snow Tires and Cables
193
Base Curb Weight
194
Payload
194
Vehicle Curb Weight
194
Vehicle Loading
194
Cargo Weight
195
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
195
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
196
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
196
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
196
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
198
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
198
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
198
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight
198
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
199
Instructions for Owners of Pick-Up Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
200
Trailer Towing
201
Hitches
202
Safety Chains
202
Driving While You Tow
203
Trailer Brakes
203
Trailer Lamps
203
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
204
Recreational Towing
204
Trailer Towing Tips
204
Driving
206
Starting
206
Positions of the Ignition
206
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
209
Engine Block Heater
210
Important Ventilating Information
210
Brakes
212
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
213
ABS Warning Lamp
213
Brake over Accelerator
213
Parking Brake
214
Advancetrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) System
215
Traction Control (TCS)
217
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
218
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
218
Switching off Traction Control
219
Trailer Sway Control
220
Steering
221
Preparing to Drive
222
Brake-Shift Interlock
222
Automatic Transmission Operation
224
P (Park)
224
R (Reverse)
225
N (Neutral)
225
D (Drive) with Overdrive
225
D (Drive) with Grade Assist
225
Manual Transmission Operation
226
Using the Clutch
226
Recommended Shift Speeds
227
Reverse
227
Reverse Sensing System
228
Parking Your Vehicle
228
Rear-View Camera System
230
Image Delay if Displayed through the Rearview Mirror
230
Image Delay if Displayed through the Navigation Screen
230
Active Park Assist (APA)
232
Automatic Search for Parking Space
232
Automatic Steering into Parking Space
233
APA Finished
234
APA Troubleshooting
235
Driving with Blind Spot Mirrors
237
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System
238
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
238
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
239
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
239
Emergency Maneuvers
240
Sand
240
Mud and Water
241
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
242
Driving on Snow and Ice
243
Driving through Water
244
Roadside Emergencies
245
Getting Roadside Assistance
245
Hazard Flasher Control
246
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
247
Fuses and Relays
247
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating/Color
248
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
248
Coded Fuses Table
249
Power Distribution Box
251
Changing Tires
254
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
255
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
257
Removing the Jack and Tools
257
Removing the Spare Tire or Spare Tire and Tether
258
Tire Change Procedure
259
Stowing the Jack and Tools
262
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
263
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
264
Jump Starting
265
Connecting the Jumper Cables
266
Removing the Jumper Cables
267
Wrecker Towing
268
Emergency Towing
269
Customer Assistance
270
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
277
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
277
Cleaning
278
Washing the Exterior
278
Exterior Chrome
278
Waxing
278
Paint Chips
279
Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers
279
Engine Cleaning
279
Plastic Parts Cleaning
281
Windows and Wiper Blades Cleaning
281
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens Cleaning
282
Interior Cleaning
283
Leather Seats Cleaning
283
Maintenance and Specifications
285
Opening the Hood
286
Engine Compartment Components
287
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
289
Windshield Washer Fluid
289
Changing the Wiper Blades
290
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade
291
Checking the Engine Oil
291
Adding Engine Oil
293
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
294
Battery
295
Engine Coolant Checking
297
Adding Engine Coolant
298
Coolant Refill Capacity
300
Severe Climates
301
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
301
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
302
Fuel Information
303
Refueling
305
Easy Fuel “No Cap” Fuel System
306
Choosing the Right Fuel
307
FFV Engine
307
Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) Fuel Fill Inlet
307
Octane Recommendations
307
Fuel Quality
308
Running out of Fuel
308
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
309
Filling the Tank
310
Fuel Economy
310
Fuel Measuring Techniques
310
Calculating Fuel Economy
311
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
312
Emission Control System
313
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
314
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
315
Brake/Clutch Fluid
316
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
316
Correct Fluid Level
317
High Fluid Level
317
Low Fluid Level
317
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
318
Checking Transmission Fluid Level for Recreational Flat Tow Operation
318
Air Filter(S)
319
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
319
Changing the Air Filter Element
320
Vehicle Storage
321
Part Numbers
323
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
324
Engine Data
327
Engine Drivebelt Routing
327
Identifying Your Vehicle
328
Safety Compliance Certification Label
328
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
328
Transmission Code Designations
329
Accessories
330
Ford Extended Service Plan
332
Scheduled Maintenance
336
Owner Checks and Services
339
Multi-Point Inspection
340
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor
342
Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log
342
Special Operating Conditions
348
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
348
Extensive Idling And/Or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
349
Operating in Dusty Conditions such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
350
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
353
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance
353
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance
353
Engine Coolant Change Record
354
Index
355
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Model
2012 Escape
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Language
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