User manual FORD ESCAPE-2004

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 15 15 18 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 31 31 32 33 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 34 34 38 39 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 44 44 46 49 50 51 1 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 65 65 65 71 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 76 76 86 97 105 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 116 116 120 123 142 145 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 151 151 152 152 153 160 169 175 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 177 185 2 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 186 192 194 196 200 207 220 234 235 238 Accessories Index 246 248 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. [. . . ] Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. 128 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 22 km/h (14 mph) 2-3 40 km/h (25 mph) 3-4 55 km/h (34 mph) 4-5 70 km/h (44 mph) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 19 km/h (12 mph) 2-3 31 km/h (19 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph) Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transaxle. Put the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). 135 2 4 R NOTE: You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift lever from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R (Reverse). This is a special lockout feature which prevents you from shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from 5 (Fifth). 129 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 1 2 3 4 5 R 2. Shift into 1 (First). 1 2 3 4 5 R 130 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving 4. Turn the ignition to position 1 (LOCK) to shut the engine off and remove the ignition key. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. CONTROL TRAC II FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. 4x4 supplies power to all wheels through the transaxle and Rotary Blade Coupling (RBC) unit that allows you to select a four-wheel drive mode best suited for your current driving conditions. 4x4 system indicator lights · 4x4 - Illuminates when ON is selected 4x4 131 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Using the electronic shift 4x4 system AUTO ON 4X4 AUTO- Full power to front wheels, at all times; power to the rear wheels as required by driving conditions. ON- Full power to all wheels, at all times. Used for severe conditions such as deep snow, deep sand or icy roads. Not intended for use on dry (or merely wet) pavement. · Do not operate the vehicle in the ON mode on dry or merely wet pavement. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage driveline components. The 4x4 ON mode is intended for use only on consistently slippery or loose surfaces. If your vehicle is equipped with the 4x4 system, a spare tire of a different diameter than the road tires should never be used. Such a tire could result in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to control. [. . . ] 3 The Power Take-off(PTO) is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace Power Take-off(PTO) lubricant 239 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water. Never engage the 4X4 feature while on dry pavement. [. . . ]