2009 Ford Escape Quick Reference Guide

ESCAPE

May 2008

First Printing

Quick Reference Guide

Tord

Ford Motor Company

Customer Relationship Center

P.O. Box 6248

Dearborn, MI 48121

1-800-392-3673 (FORD)

(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)

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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner's Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner's Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.

All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner's Guide.

FUSES – If your electrical components are not working properly, a fuse may have blown. For more information, please see your Owner's Guide.

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH – This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if you find that the engine cranks, but does not start, this switch may have been activated. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the front passenger's footwell, behind a flip-up cover, by the kick panel access cover.

LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE – If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire located under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper. The temporary spare tire is designed for emergency use only and should be replaced as soon as possible. The jack and tools are located under the carpeted floor panel in the rear cargo area. For complete details on how to change your tire, refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your Owner's Guide.

TIRE PRESSURE – Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended specifications found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Check your tire pressure at least once a month and before long trips (including spare). As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner's Guide for more details and safety information.

S.O.S. POST CRASH ALERT SYSTEM – Your vehicle is equipped with the S.O.S. Post Crash Alert system. This system provides audible and visual alarms in the event of a crash which causes the deployment of airbags or the activation of the safety belt pretensioners. The turn signals will flash and the horn will sound. To deactivate the system, press the hazard flasher control ☎, or you can press the ☐ button on your remote transmitter.

EASY FUEL™ ‘NO CAP’ FUEL SYSTEM – Your vehicle has a ‘no cap’ fuel system which allows you to simply open the fuel filler door, insert the nozzle and start fueling. The Easy Fuel™ system is self-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. If you need to fill your fuel tank with a portable fuel container, use the fuel funnel which is located inside the rear passenger side cargo compartment access door. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel™ system and fill the tank with fuel from the container. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your authorized dealer. Do not use aftermarket funnels as they will not work with the Easy Fuel™ system and may cause damage.

FUEL TYPE AND TANK CAPACITY – Your fuel tank capacity is 16.5 gallons (62.5L). Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. Do not use gasoline labeled as "Regular" in high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87. Do not use E85 fuels that are blended with a maximum of 85% ethanol.