User manual FORD ESCAPE-2006

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17 17 26 31 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 38 38 39 40 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 41 41 46 47 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 52 52 53 55 57 58 62 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 75 75 75 84 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 89 89 97 112 127 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 139 141 143 156 162 169 174 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 175 175 178 182 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 200 200 201 202 202 209 220 220 226 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 228 234 Cleaning 235 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 242 244 247 251 253 259 273 275 276 278 Accessories Index 285 287 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. [. . . ] 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. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer's maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be 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. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 144 Tires, Wheels and Loading If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i. e. driven more than 1 mile [1. 6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated. To check the pressure in your tire(s): 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile. Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are hot. [. . . ] 279 3 2 1 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 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Dimensions (1) Vehicle height without roof rack* (1) Vehicle height with roof rack* (2) Front tread / Rear tread* (3) Overall width (body) (4) Wheelbase (5) Overall length * Base vehicle at curb loading 4­Door - inches (mm) 67. 6 (1718) 69. 7 (1770) 61. 1 (1552) / 60. 4 (1533) 70. 1 (1780) 103. 2 (2620) 174. 3 (4442) 280 Maintenance and Specifications 281 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 by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door. 282 Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. Brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 3. [. . . ]