User manual FORD ESCAPE-2005

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo stereo stereo with CD cassette with CD with in-dash six CD with CD/MP3 17 17 20 24 32 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 44 44 45 46 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 47 47 51 53 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 58 58 60 63 64 65 69 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 87 87 87 94 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 99 99 106 120 133 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 144 147 148 151 163 173 180 185 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 186 186 190 193 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 212 212 213 213 214 221 226 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 228 236 Cleaning 237 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 243 245 247 251 253 259 274 274 275 278 Accessories Index 284 287 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. [. . . ] Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. · Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2. 9 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. · PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. · Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile (1. 6 km). · Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found on the tire label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. · B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door. · Sidewall of the tire: Area between the bead area and the tread. · Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle. · Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. 148 Tires, Wheels and Loading Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if required. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. Tires can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. Inflating your tires Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. [. . . ] Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water. [. . . ]