User manual FORD ESCAPE 2007

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 4 12 12 17 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19 19 29 33 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 39 39 40 41 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 42 42 47 48 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 53 53 54 56 58 59 62 63 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 75 75 75 84 1 2007 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 89 89 98 111 126 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 138 140 143 156 160 166 171 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 172 172 175 179 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 197 197 198 199 199 205 217 217 223 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 225 231 232 Cleaning 233 2 2007 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 240 242 245 249 251 257 272 274 275 278 Accessories Index 281 283 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] · Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire next to the rim. · Sidewall of the tire: Area between the bead area and the tread. · Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle. · Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. 142 2007 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if required. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 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!Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle handles. [. . . ] 8 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Spark plug gap Compression ratio 2. 3L I4 engine 140 87 octane 1-3-4-2 Coil on plug 0. 049­0. 053 inch (1. 25­1. 35mm) 9. 7:1 3. 0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 183 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 Coil on plug 0. 052­0. 056 inch (1. 32­1. 42mm) 10. 0:1 Engine drivebelt routing · 2. 3L I4 Engine with A/C--Without A/C similar · 3. 0L V6 Engine 278 2007 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 279 2007 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. [. . . ]