2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Driving Hints

• Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the brakes and to check that they work. • Check that the horn works. • Check that the exterior lights work. • Turn the steering wheel to check that the steering power assist works. FLOORMATS WARNINGS Use a floor mat designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal Secure the floor mat to both retention devices so that it cannot slip out of position and interferewith the pedals. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. Do not place additional floor mats or any other covering on top of the original floor mats. This could result in the floor mat interfering with the operation of the pedals. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while your vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can become trapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control. injury.

• Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close the windows for high-speed driving. DRIVING THROUGHWATER WARNING Do not drive through flowing or deep water as youmay lose control of your vehicle. Note: Driving through standing water can cause vehicle damage. Note: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter. Before driving through standing water, check the depth. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottom of the front rocker area of your vehicle.

E176360 When driving through standingwater, drive very slowly and do not stop your vehicle. Your brake performance and traction may be limited. After driving through water and as soon as it is safe to do so:

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