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. [. . . ] Basic operating principles · Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. · Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement · If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. · It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. · It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 133 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between 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 few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. 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. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Emergency maneuvers · In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your vehicle, i. e. , turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. [. . . ] 4 5 6 2 1 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C153­H and the API Certification mark. 237 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Multi-Purpose Grease Ford Part Number XG-4 or XL-5 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 Constant Velocity Joint 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) PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 XG-5 WSS-M1C258­A1 VC-7­A WSS-M97B51-A1 XO-5W20-QSP (US) CXO-5W20­LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C153-H with API Certification Mark 238 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Name or equivalent Manual transaxle Motorcraft SAE 2 75W-90 Gear Oil Motorcraft Automatic MERCON ATF transaxle2 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 Motorcraft washer fluid Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 Item Ford Part Number Ford Specification F32Z-19C547­MA WSS-M2C203-A1 XT-2-QDX XT-2-QDX XY-80W90-QL MERCON MERCON WSP-M2C197-A XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A XY-75W140­QL WSL-M2C192-A ZC-32­A WSB-M8B16­A2 DO NOT USE Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-2. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. [. . . ]