User manual FORD ESCAPE-2003

[. . . ] 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 31 31 32 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 34 34 37 39 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 44 44 45 49 50 51 1 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 65 65 65 70 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 75 75 85 96 103 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 115 115 119 121 143 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 148 148 149 149 150 157 162 168 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 170 179 2 Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 180 186 188 190 194 201 215 220 220 223 Accessories Index 229 233 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. [. . . ] P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: · Start the engine · Depress the brake pedal · Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park): · Come to a complete stop · Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). 124 Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the O/D OFF switch on the end of the gearshift lever. Drive (O/D OFF switch pressed) Drive is activated when the O/D OFF switch is pressed. · Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. · O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off. · To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the D (Overdrive) position. · Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transaxle to downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 125 Driving 1 (First) · Provides maximum engine braking. · Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in Park (P). If you do not take these precautions, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlock that prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal is depressed. 126 Driving When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. Put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 1 2 3 4 5 R 2. Without depressing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to position 4 (START), release the ignition as soon as the engine starts. [. . . ] 222 Rear axle lubricant Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Name Ford Part or equivalent Number Multi-Purpose XG-4 or XL-5 Grease Ford Specification ESB-M1C93-B or ESR-M1C159-A 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 Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) Manual transaxle Motorcraft SAE 2 75W-90 Gear Oil Motorcraft Automatic MERCON ATF transaxle2 Power steering Motorcraft fluid MERCON ATF PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 XG-1-C or XG-1-T or XG-1-K VC-7­A ESA-M1C75-B WSS-M97B51-A1 XO-5W20-QSP (US) CXO-5W20­LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C153-H with API Certification Mark F32Z-19C547­MA WSS-M2C203-A1 XT-2-QDX XT-2-QDX MERCON MERCON 223 Maintenance and Specifications Item Rear axle (4X4)4 Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Ford Part Number XY-80W90-QL Ford Specification WSP-M2C197-A Power Take-off(PTO) (4X4-Manual Transaxle) Power Take-off(PTO)3 (4X4-Automatic Transaxle) Windshield washer fluid XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A XY-75W140­QL WSL-M2C192-A ZC-32­A WSB-M8B16­A2 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. 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. [. . . ]