Ford Escape (2022 year). Manual in english - page 23

WHAT IS THE TIRE SEALANT

AND INFLATOR KIT

The kit consists of an air compressor to
re-inflate the tire and a canister of sealing
compound that effectively seals most
punctures. This kit provides a temporary
tire repair allowing you to drive your vehicle
up to 120 mi (200 km) at a maximum
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) to reach a tire
service location.

TIRE SEALANT AND INFLATOR

KIT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Failure to follow these

guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.

WARNING:

Do not run the engine

when operating the air compressor
unless the vehicle is outdoors or in a
well-ventilated area.

Note:

Do not use the kit if a tire has become

severely damaged. Only punctures located
within the tire tread can be sealed with the
kit.

Do not attempt to repair punctures larger
than 0.24 in (6 mm) or damage to the tire's
sidewall. The tire may not completely seal.

•

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt
steering maneuvers.

•

Periodically monitor tire inflation
pressure in the affected tire; if the tire
is losing pressure, have the vehicle
towed.

•

Read the information in the Tips for
Use of the Kit section to make sure safe
operation of the kit and your vehicle.

LOCATING THE TIRE SEALANT

AND INFLATOR KIT

The kit is located under the load floor in
the rear of the vehicle.

TIRE SEALANT AND INFLATOR

KIT COMPONENTS

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E175

5977

Air compressor (inside)

Selector switch

On and Off button

Air pressure gauge

Sealant bottle and canister

Dual purpose hose: air and repair

Tire valve connector

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Accessory power plug

Casing/housing

Bike/raft/sports ball adapters

USING THE TIRE SEALANT

AND INFLATOR KIT

Tips for use of the kit

To ensure safe operation of the kit:

•

Before operating the kit, make sure
your vehicle is safely off the road and
away from moving traffic.

•

Do not remove any foreign objects,
such as nails or screws, from the tire.

•

Do not allow the compressor to
operate continuously for more than 15
minutes. This will help prevent the
compressor from overheating.

•

Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between -22°F (-30°C)
and 158°F (70°C).

•

Only use the sealing compound before
the use-by date. The use-by date is on
a label on the sealant canister and can
be seen through the rectangular
viewing window on the bottom of the
compressor. Check the use-by date
regularly and replace the canister when
the sealant expires.

Note:

Sealant compound contains latex.

Use appropriate precautions to avoid any
allergic reactions.

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When inflation only is required
for a tire or other objects, the
selector must be in the Air

position.

What to do when a tire is punctured

A tire puncture within the tire's tread area
can be repaired in two stages with the kit.

•

In the first stage, the tire will be
reinflated with a sealing compound
and air. After the tire has been inflated,
you will need to drive the vehicle a
short distance approximately 4 mi
(6 km) to distribute the sealant in the
tire.

•

In the second stage, you will need to
check the tire pressure and adjust, if
necessary, to the vehicle's specified
tire inflation pressure.

First Stage: Reinflating the Tire

with sealing compound and air

WARNING:

Do not stand directly

over the kit while inflating the tire. If you
notice any unusual bulges or
deformations in the tire's sidewall during
inflation, stop and call roadside
assistance.

WARNING:

If the tire does not

inflate to the recommended tire pressure
within 15 minutes, stop and call roadside
assistance.

Park the vehicle in a safe, level and secure
area, away from moving traffic.

Turn the hazard lights on. Apply the parking
brake and power off the vehicle. Inspect
the flat tire for visible damage.

If a puncture is located in the tire sidewall,
stop and call roadside assistance.

Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve.

2. Unwrap the dual purpose hose (black

tube) from the back of the compressor
housing.

3. Fasten the hose to the tire valve by

turning the connector clockwise.
Tighten the connection securely.

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4. Plug the power cable into the 12-volt

power point in the vehicle.

5. Remove the warning sticker found on

the casing/housing and place it on the
top of the instrument panel or the
center of the dash.

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6. Turn dial (A) clockwise to the sealant

position. Turn the kit on by pressing the
on/off button (B).

Inflate the tire to the pressure listed on
the tire label located on the driver door
or the door jamb area. The final tire
pressure should be checked with the
compressor turned off in order to get
an accurate pressure reading.

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8. When the recommended tire pressure

is reached, turn off the kit, unplug the
power cable, and disconnect the hose
from the tire valve. Re-install the valve
cap on the tire valve and return the kit
to the rear of the vehicle.

9. Drive the vehicle 4 mi (6 km) to

distribute the sealant evenly inside the
tire.

Note:

If you experience any unusual

vibration, ride disturbance or noise while
driving, reduce your speed until you can
safely pull off to the side of the road to call
for roadside assistance. Do not proceed to
the second stage of this operation.

Second Stage: Checking the tire

pressure with the inflator kit

WARNING:

If the tire does not

inflate to the recommended tire pressure
within 15 minutes, stop and call roadside
assistance.

WARNING:

The power plug may

get hot after use and should be handled
carefully when unplugging.

Check the air pressure of your tires as
follows:

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Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve.

2. Firmly screw the air compressor hose

onto the valve stem by turning
clockwise.

3. Push and turn the dial clockwise to the

air position.

4. If required, turn on the compressor and

adjust the tire to the recommended
inflation pressure.

5. Unplug the hoses, re-install the valve

cap on the tire and return the kit to the
rear of the vehicle.

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What to do after the tire has been

sealed

After using the kit to seal your tire, you will
need to replace the sealant canister.
Sealant canisters and spare parts can be
obtained at an authorized dealer. Empty
sealant canisters may be disposed of at
home. However, canisters still containing
liquid sealant should be disposed of in
accordance with local waste disposal
regulation.

Removal of the sealant canister from

the kit

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Unwrap the dual purpose hose (black
tube) from the compressor housing.

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2. Unwrap the power cord.

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3. Remove the back cover.

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4. Rotate the sealant canister up 90

degrees and pull away from
casing/housing to remove.

Installation of the sealant canister to

the kit

With the canister held perpendicular
to the housing, insert the canister
nozzle into the connector and push
until seated.

2. Rotate the canister 90 degrees down

into the housing/casing.

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3. Snap the back cover back into place.

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4. Wrap the dual purpose hose (black

tube) around the channel on the
bottom of the housing/casing.

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5. Wrap the power cord around the

housing and stow the accessory power
plug.

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WHAT IS THE TIRE PRESSURE

MONITORING SYSTEM

The tire pressure monitoring
system measures the vehicle's
tire pressures. A warning lamp

illuminates if one or more tires are
significantly underinflated or if there is a
system malfunction.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

WARNING:

If the tire pressure

monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function.

WARNING:

Under-inflation is the

most common cause of tire failures and
may result in severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with unexpected
loss of vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,
resulting in heat buildup and internal
damage to the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,
loss of vehicle control and accidents. A
tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
and not appear to be flat!

WARNING:

To determine the

required pressure(s) for your vehicle, see
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seat) or the Tire Label on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires).

As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

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When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.

WARNING:

Changes or

modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with License exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

The tire pressure

monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.

Note:

The use of tire sealants can damage

the tire pressure monitoring system.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

When the outside temperature drops
significantly, the tire pressure could
decrease and activate the low tire pressure
warning lamp.

The warning lamp could also illuminate
when you use a spare wheel, or tire sealant
from the inflator kit.

Note:

Regularly checking the vehicle tire

pressures can reduce the possibility for the
warning lamp to illuminate due to outside
air temperature changes.

Note:

After you inflate the tires to the

recommended pressure it could take up to
two minutes of driving over 20 mph
(32 km/h) for the warning indicator to turn
off.

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VIEWING THE TIRE

PRESSURES

E250

820

E250

820

To view the current tire pressures,
use the information display or
touchscreen.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

SYSTEM –

TROUBLESHOOTING

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

SYSTEM – WARNING LAMPS

The low tire pressure warning
lamp has combined functions,
as it warns you when your tires

need air, and when the system is no longer
capable of functioning as intended.

Action Required

Possible Cause

Warning Lamp

After inflating your tires to the manufac-
turer’s recommended pressure as shown
on the tire label, on the edge of driver
door or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle for
at least two minutes over 20 mph
(32 km/h) before the light turns off.

One or more tires are

significantly under

inflated

Solid warning lamp

Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
and refit it to your vehicle to restore
operation of the system.

Temporary spare wheel

in use

Solid warning lamp
or flashing warning

lamp

If the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire pressures and the temporary
spare wheel is not in use, the system
detected a fault that requires service.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Tire pressure monitoring

system malfunction

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommended

pressure as shown on the tire label, on the edge of the driver

door or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle for at least two minutes

over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light turns off.

Tire Pressure Low

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Tire Pressure Monitor

Fault

The system has detected a fault that requires service or a

spare tire is in use. Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Tire Pressure Sensor

Fault

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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

WARNING:

Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and the ground.

WARNING:

Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and your
vehicle.

WARNING:

To help prevent your

vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park
(P), set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel,
place an appropriate block or wheel
chock on the right rear wheel.

WARNING:

It is recommended that

the wheels of the vehicle be chocked,
and that no person should remain in a
vehicle that is being jacked.

WARNING:

Always use the jack

provided as original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the one
provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight,
including any vehicle cargo or
modifications. If you are unsure if the jack
capacity is adequate, contact the
authorized dealer.

WARNING:

The jack supplied with

this vehicle is only intended for changing
wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other
than when you are changing a wheel in
an emergency.

WARNING:

Check that the vehicle

jack is not damaged or deformed and
the thread is lubricated and clean.

WARNING:

The jack should be

used on level firm ground wherever
possible.

WARNING:

Use only the specified

jacking points. If you use other positions,
you may damage the body, steering,
suspension, engine, braking system or
the fuel lines.

WARNING:

Switch the ignition off

and apply the park brake fully before
lifting vehicle.

WARNING:

Park your vehicle so

that you do not obstruct the flow of
traffic or place yourself in any danger and
set up a warning triangle.

WARNING:

Do not get under a

vehicle that is only supported by a
vehicle jack.

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WARNING:

No person should place

any portion of their body under a vehicle
that is supported by a jack.

Note:

The jack does not require

maintenance or additional lubrication over
the service life of your vehicle.

Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.

2. Place the transmission in park (P) and

turn the engine off.

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3. Lift and remove the carpeted cargo

area floor to access the spare tire and
jack.

4. Remove the wing nut that secures the

spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.

5. Remove the spare tire and jack kit from

the spare tire compartment.

Note:

On Plug-in and Full Hybrid Electric

Vehicles you can find the jack and wrench
to the left of the spare tire.

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Note:

On Non Plug-in or Full Hybrid Electric

Vehicles, you can find the jack and wrench
under the spare tire.

6. Remove the jack and the flat tire

retainer strap from the jack base.

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Turn the jack hex nut drive screw
counterclockwise to detach the lug
wrench from the jack. This lowers the
jack and releases the mechanical lock.

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8. Unfold the lug wrench for use.

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9. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.

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10.

Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half
turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised
off the ground.

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Note:

Jack at the specified locations to

avoid damage to the vehicle.

11.

The vehicle jacking points shown here
are also depicted on the warning
label on the jack. Small arrow-shaped
marks on the vehicle sills show the
location of the jacking points.

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12.

Turn the wrench clockwise to raise
the vehicle until the flat tire is
completely off the ground.

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13.

Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.

Note:

For vehicles with full wheel covers

with exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel
nuts prior to removing the wheel cover or
damage to the wheel cover may occur.

14.

Replace the flat tire with the spare
tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts
until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
until the wheel has been lowered.

15.

Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.

16.

Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown.

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Stowing the flat tire

To store the jack kit on Non Plug-in or
Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles, fold the
jack and wrench handle and engage it
to the bracket of the jack base using
the lug wrench pin.

Note:

To store the jack and wrench on

Plug-in and Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles,
fold the jack and wrench into the closed
position, and place the wrench into the
storage compartment. Position the jack
assembly into the closed position and make
sure the jack is fastened securely before you
drive.

2. When attaching the folded wrench on

the jack, swing the wrench upward and
adjust the jack height until the wrench
hook engages the hole on the jack.
Tighten the hex nut clockwise until
secure.

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3. Re-position the jack kit assembly into

the original vehicle position and secure
with the plastic wing nut. Make sure
the jack is fastened securely before you
drive.

4. Unblock the wheels.

5. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the

cargo area. Secure with the flat tire
retainer strap by following the next
steps:

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6. Locate the cargo tie-down near the

seatback. Push the loop of the retainer
strap through the tie-down. Thread the
non-loop end through the loop.

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Weave the retainer strap through the
wheel openings.

8. Locate the front cargo tie-down at the

opposite corner of the cargo area to
the tie-down used in Step 4. Thread
the retainer strap through the tie-down
and pull tight.

9. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.

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WHEEL NUTS

WARNING:

When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign

materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel
hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fasteners
that attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of
the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while
your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.

lb.ft (Nm)

Bolt size

100 lb.ft (135 Nm)

M12 x 1.5

Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford

recommended replacement fasteners.

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 mi (160 km) after any wheel
disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).

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Wheel pilot bore.

Inspect the wheel pilot bore and
mounting surface prior to installation.
Remove any visible corrosion or loose
particles.

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 1.5L ECOBOOST™

Specification

Engine

11:1

Compression ratio.

91 in³ (1,497 cm³)

Displacement.

1-2-3

Firing order.

Coil on plug

Ignition system.

Minimum 87 octane

Required fuel.

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

Spark plug gap.

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Capacities and Specifications

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