Ford Escape Quiz
Breakdown and Emergency Information

Jump Starting

In this manual: Breakdown and Emergency Information
Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
14steps
~84min
4/5difficulty
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Jump Starting Precautions

Do not attempt to jump start an automatic transmission vehicle. This may cause transmission damage.

Do not disconnect the battery from the disabled vehicle. This may damage your vehicle's electrical system.

Preparing the Vehicle

Use only a 12-volt power source to start the vehicle.

Position the booster vehicle near the hood of the disabled vehicle, making sure the two vehicles do not touch.

Jump Starting the Vehicle — Except Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) / Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Connecting the Jumper Cables

Ford Escape. Jump Starting the Vehicle
  1. Pull back the red rubber cover. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
  2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
  3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
  4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) jumper cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle's engine, as shown in the following illustration, away from the battery and fuel injection system, or connect the negative (-) jumper cable to a ground point, if available.
    Ford Escape. Jump Starting the Vehicle

Starting the Engine

  1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and moderately increase engine speed, or gently depress the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed between 2000 and 3000 rpm, as shown on your tachometer.
  2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
  3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run both vehicle engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing the Jumper Cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order they were connected.

Jump Starting the Vehicle — Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) / Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Connecting the Jumper Cables

Ford Escape. Jump Starting the Vehicle
  1. Pull back the red rubber cover. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
  2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
  3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
  4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) jumper cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle's engine, as shown in the following illustration, away from the battery and fuel injection system, or connect the negative (-) jumper cable to a ground point, if available.
    Ford Escape. Jump Starting the Vehicle

Starting the Engine

  1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and moderately increase engine speed, or gently depress the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed between 2000 and 3000 rpm, as shown on your tachometer.
  2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
  3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run both vehicle engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing the Jumper Cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order they were connected.

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