Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 72

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance
information which makes tracking routine service easy.

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft

威 parts are designed and built to

provide the best performance in your vehicle.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed

space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.

• Keep all open flames and other burning material (such as cigarettes)

away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

High voltage information

WARNING: Exposure to high voltage may result in severe
personal injury or death. High voltage components must be

serviced by a trained service technician.

Your vehicle consists of various high voltage components and wiring. All
of the high voltage power flows through specific wiring assemblies which
are labeled as such and/or are covered with a solid orange convolute or
orange stripe tape. Do not come in contact with these components.

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The following are specific locations in the rear cargo area that consist of
high voltage components and/or wiring.

1. High voltage connector shield

2. Service disconnect

3. High voltage battery case

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Working with the engine off

1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

Working with the engine on

WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air

cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Block the wheels.

OPENING THE HOOD

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.

2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up
on the auxiliary latch handle located
in the center between the hood and
the grille.

3. Lift the hood open and secure it
with the prop rod.

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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Motor/Electronics (M/E) coolant reservoir

3. Engine oil filler cap

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Power distribution box

6. Low voltage (underhood) battery

7. Engine air filter assembly

8. Engine oil dipstick

9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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