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. [. . . ] The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. 154 Driving Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: · Make sure the parking brake is set. · Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). R D21 ODO 155 Driving If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: · Make sure the parking brake is set. If there is difficulty in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely. This condition may occur when: · front wheels are turned · front wheel is against the curb · steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. · If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the 156 Driving Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. If the temperature is above ­12°C (10°F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, Press the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23° C (-10° F) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 157 Driving Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. [. . . ] 5 Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. 1 264 Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Multi-Purpose Grease Ford Part Number Ford Specification Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rollers, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and spring, primary and auxiliary hood latches Hydraulic clutch Motorcraft High fluid and brake Performance fluid DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Halfshaft CV Motorcraft joints Premium Long Life Grease Engine coolant 1 Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft SAE Manual 75W-90 Gear Oil transaxle 2 XG-4 or ESB-M1C93-B or F5AZ-19G209-AA ESR-M1C159-A PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 XG-1-C or XG-1-T or XG-1-K VC-4­A (US) or CXC-10 (Canada) VC-7­A ESA-M1C75-B ESE-M97B44-A WSS-M97B51-A1 WSS-M2C153-H with API Certification Mark F32Z-19C547­MA WSS-M2C203-A1 XO-5W20-QSP 265 Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Name or equivalent Automatic Motorcraft transaxle2 MERCON ATF Power steering Motorcraft fluid MERCON ATF Rear axle (4X4)4 Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Power Motorcraft SAE Take-off(PTO) 80W-90 (4X4-Manual Premium Rear Transaxle) Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE Power Take-off(PTO)3 75W-140 (4X4-Automatic Synthetic Rear Transaxle) Axle Lubricant Windshield Ultra-clear washer fluid Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 Item Ford Part Number XT-2-QDX XT-2-QDX XY-80W90-QL Ford Specification MERCON MERCON WSP-M2C197-A XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A XY-75W140­QL WSL-M2C192-A C9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange in color) Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. [. . . ]