2013 Ford Escape Quick Reference Guide Printing 2 - Page 7

Essential information Fuel Tank Capacity/ Fuel info Your vehicle has a 15.1 gallon (57L) fuel tank capacity. Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 15% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel because it could damage or impair the emission control system. against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. Wait 10 seconds from the time the refueling nozzle is shut-off until you remove the nozzle from the vehicle to allow residual fuel in the nozzle to drain into the tank. When using a portable fuel container, slowly insert the fuel funnel (located in the spare tire compartment), and pour the fuel into the funnel. Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as they will not work with the Easy Fuel system and may cause damage. Properly clean the funnel after each use. Essential information continued Location of Spare Tire and Tools Your spare tire and tools are located beneath the carpeted load floor in the rear of your vehicle. The spare tire is designed for emergency use only and should be replaced as soon as possible. For complete details on changing your tire, refer to the Changing a Road Wheel section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner's Manual. SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ Provides audible and visual alarms when a crash 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, press the hazard flasher control or the panic button on your remote transmitter. Tire Pressure Monitoring System Your vehicle illuminates a low tire pressure warning light in your instrument cluster when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated. If this happens stop and check your tires as soon as possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to the Inflating Your Tires section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner's Manual for more information. Fuel Efficient Transmission Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. This may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal. Front and Rear Sensing System* This system sounds an audible warning tone if there is an obstacle near the vehicle's front or rear bumpers. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the rate of the warning tone increases in frequency. The front sensors are automatically activated when the vehicle is in D (Drive) and the vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h). The system will detect objects up to 27 inches (70 cm) away from the front of the vehicle and about 6-14 inches (15-35 cm) to the side of the front end. The rear sensors are activated automatically when the vehicle is in R (Reverse), and will detect objects up to 6 feet (2 m) away, with decreased coverage at the outer corners). See the Parking Aids chapter in your Owner's Manual for complete information on your vehicle's sensing systems. Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner's Manual for safety information, more detail and limitations. Roadside Assistance Your new Ford vehicle comes with the assurance and support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. To receive roadside assistance in the United States, call 1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006. Rear Window Buffeting When one or both of your rear windows are open, you may hear a wind throb or buffeting noise. To alleviate this, simply lower a front window until the buffeting subsides. Easy Fuel® System With this system, you simply open the fuel door, insert the nozzle and begin fueling. It is self-sealing and therefore protected 12 * if equipped 13