User manual FORD ESCAPE-2002

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Congratulations Safety and environment protection Symbol glossary 4 4 5 8 Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 18 18 25 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning 62 62 63 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 68 68 71 73 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 78 78 81 83 85 86 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 102 102 102 103 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 113 113 125 136 144 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 154 154 158 163 178 181 185 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 186 186 187 187 189 195 200 206 Customer Assistance The dispute settlement board Utilizing the mediation/arbitration Getting assistance outside the U. S. and Canada Ordering additional owner's literature Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 208 211 214 214 215 217 Cleaning Cleaning your vehicle Underbody preservation 218 218 224 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Engine data Vehicle dimensions 226 227 229 231 235 242 256 262 262 265 267 267 Accessories Index 271 274 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. [. . . ] Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 151 Seating and Safety Restraints Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor. See Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the following locations: The anchors on both sides of the center of the rear seat are provided primarily for child seats at the outboard seats, and are further apart than the pairs of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seats. A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center rear seat. A child seat with LATCH attachments on belt webbing can be used at the center rear seat unless a child seat at an outboard rear seat is attached to one of these lower anchors. Install a child seat onto the lower anchors at the center rear seat ONLY IF the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the child seat can be installed to anchors that are spaced up to 500 mm (19 in) apart. Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 152 Seating and Safety Restraints The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Try to tilt the child seat from side to side. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 153 Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. [. . . ] Never engage the 4X4 feature while on dry pavement. 266 Maintenance and Specifications 4X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than ­40° C (-40° F) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number XY-75W140­QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192­A. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio 2. 0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine 121 87 octane 1-3-4-2 1. 22-1. 32 mm (0. 048-0. 052 inch) DIS 9. 6:1 3. 0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 181 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1. 32-1. 42 mm (0. 052-00. 056 inch) Coil on plug 10. 0:1 4 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Dimensions (1) Vehicle height/ Maximum height* (2) Front track / rear (3)Overall width (body) (4) Wheelbase (5)Overall length 4 Door mm (in. ) 1 755 (69. 1)/1 774 (69. 8)* 1 1 2 4 551 780 620 393 (61. 1)/1 530 (60. 2) (70. 1) (103. 1) (173. 0) * Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16" tires 267 Maintenance and Specifications 1 2 3 4 5 268 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver's side. Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. [. . . ]