Ford 2013 Escape v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 197)

BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for

approximately 300 miles (480

kilometers). During this time, your vehicle

may exhibit some unusual driving

characteristics.

Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000

miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed

frequently and change up through the

gears early. Do not labor the engine.

Do not tow during the first 1000 miles

(1600 kilometers).

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Fuel economy is affected by several things

such as how you drive, the conditions you

drive under and how you maintain your

vehicle.

There are some things to keep in mind that

may improve your fuel economy:

• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,

moderate fashion.

• Drive at steady speeds without

stopping.

• Anticipate stops; slowing down may

eliminate the need to stop.

• Combine errands and minimize

stop-and-go driving.

• Close the windows for high-speed

driving.

• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling

at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less

fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105

km/h]).

• Keep the tires properly inflated and use

only the recommended size.

• Use the recommended engine oil.

• Perform all regularly scheduled

maintenance.

There are also some things you may not

want to do because they may reduce your

fuel economy:

• Sudden accelerations or hard

accelerations.

• Rev the engine before turning it off.

• Idle for periods longer than one minute.

• Warm up your vehicle on cold

mornings.

• Use the air conditioner or front

defroster.

• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.

• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while

driving.

• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a

trailer.

• Carry unnecessary weight

(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is

lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight

carried).

• Add particular accessories to your

vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,

rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski

racks).

• Drive with the wheels out of alignment.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Note: Driving through deep water above

the recommended levels can cause vehicle

damage.

Note: Once through the water, always dry

the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly

while applying light pressure on the brake

pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle

as quickly as dry brakes.

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