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Essential Information Fuel Tank Capacity/ Fuel Info Your vehicle has a 15.4 gallon (58.5L) fuel tank capacity. If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel vehicle, then only use 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. and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. Wait 5-10 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. only active Essential Information continued Towing Your Escape Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any other vehicle may be limited. Refer to Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels section in the Towing chapter of your Owner's Manual. to the Inflating Your Tires section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner's Manual for more information. windows is open. Lower the opposite window slightly to reduce this noise. Press the switch to open the window. Lift the switch to close the window. vehicle is in R (Reverse), and will detect objects up to 6 feet (1.8 m) away, with decreased coverage at the outer corners of the bumper). 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. 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 SystemTM Provides audible and visual alarms when a crash causes the deployment of an airbag 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. 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. Tire Pressure Monitoring System Your vehicle illuminates a low tire pressure warning light in your instrument cluster when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. If this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer 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 14 inches (35 cm) to the side of the front end. The rear sensors are active only when the Easy Fuel System ® With this system, you simply open the fuel door, insert the nozzle and begin fueling. It is self-sealing Rear Window Buffeting You may hear a pulsing noise when just one of the 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. 12 *if equipped 13