Ford 2005 Escape Hybrid v.1- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION Your Escape Hybrid has unique qualities which cause it to operatedifferently than a typical vehicle. Starting the vehicle • The engine will start and run when you first turn the ignition key tothe start position. • The engine cannot be started in the N (Neutral) position. • ...

Transmission operation • Your vehicle does not shift like a traditional vehicle. You may feeltransitions between the various operating modes of the hybrid system,but no actual shifting occurs. For more information about transmissionoperation, refer to Understanding the gearshift positions of the Ele...

DRIVING TO OPTIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY Fuel economy can be significantly impacted by your driving habits andaccessory usage. To optimize the fuel economy in your vehicle, please beaware of the following vehicle functions which affect fuel economy: A/C operation • With the climate control system set to MAX...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connectedto the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada donot access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,other government authorit...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Service soon: Illuminates when the vehicle has detected a malfunction.Report the fault to a dealer at t...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will alsosound to remind you to fasten yoursafety belt. If this light continues toflash the chime will sound again toremind you to fasten your safety belt. Master vehicle electrical hazardwarning lamp: Indicates Hybrid component fault/fail...

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. ABS active/Traction control 娂 active (if equipped): Flashes when the ABS system is active. Ifthe light remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately, referto the Driving chapter for more information. Turn signal: Illuminates...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Battery gauge: Provides information about the vehicle’senergy usage. • ASSIST — Battery provides extrapower to boost the vehicle’sacceleration. • CHARGE — Storing extra energyin the battery when coasting orslowing down. Odometer: Registers the...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase/decreasevolume. 2. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations,tape selections or CD tracks. Pressagain to stop. 3. CD slot: Insert a CD with the label side up. CD units ...

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the front/rear speakers. 9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off,Traffic, Program type, Show typeand Compression modes. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase ...

AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD MODULAR AUDIO (IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD: To begin CD play, insert a CD into the slot, label side up. Thesystem will auto-load the CD andbegin play after a short pause. The disc number and track number willilluminate in the display.If a CD is already loaded into the system, pres...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

Your Vehicle Navigation Radio is equipped with many different featuresand controls. The labeled controls on the front face of the system (whichare called out below) are known as hard keys. The five blank controlslocated under the MENU control are called soft keys. These controls arelabeled on the sc...

System overview 1. CD slot: Insert an audio CD, label side up. 2. Eject: Press this control to eject an audio CD or a navigation CD. 3. Navigation (NAV): Press the NAV control to access the navigationsystem menu. 4. MAP: The MAP control works in all modes. Press to show currentlocation. 5. BACK: Thi...

6. ENTER: Use this control when viewing a menu in the navigationsystem. Press the control up ordown, left or right to highlight anitem in the display. Press the centerof the control to make your selection. 7. Memory presets: The memory presets store favorite AM/FMstations and allow you to accessvari...

Quick start – how to get going To play a radio station: 1. Ensure that the ignition and the Vehicle Navigation Radio (VNR)system are ON. 2. Press the AM/FM control to selectthe desired frequency band. 3. Press the SEEK control to locatea station. To play a CD in the VNR: 1. Ensure that the ignition ...

2. Press the NAV control to enterinto Navigation mode. 3. To enter a destination, ensurethat the vehicle is in the PARK position. 4. To navigate to home from thecurrent location, press HOME. If ahome location has not previouslybeen stored, pressing and holdingHOME will store the home location. Energ...

The vehicle is driving in electricmode. (Power is coming from theelectric motors and not the engine). Fuel economy screen Your Vehicle Navigation Radio isequipped with a Fuel economyscreen. To view, press the fuel iconcontrol. This screen displays three pieces of information: • Instantaneous Fuel Ec...

key is turned out of RUN (however, the average fuel economy bar willretain its value). Press RESET to clear the graph. If the Navigation System has been set to units of Kilometer, the FuelEconomy Screen will display the equivalent Consumption Graph in units ofL/100KM. In Consumption (L/100KM) mode, ...

AM/FM select The AM/FM control works in radio,CD and navigation modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in CD mode Press to stop CD play and begin radio play. ...

a station is found, pressing the seek up/down or scan will initiate anothersearch. If the desired type cannot be found, “Not Found” appears in thedisplay and the audio system returns to the original station. Traffic information The Traffic information soft key can be accessed under menu option“MORE ...

5. Slide the door to the left to close. Use only compact discs containingthis mark. The magazine does not need to be full for the CD DJ to operate. Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the CD DJ. Themagazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used. The CD magazine may ...

Shuffle mode When in CD DJ mode, press SHUFto engage and disengage the shufflefeature. The tracks will be played inrandom order. The unit will play allthe tracks on the selected disc andthen move onto the other discs andplay the tracks in random order. Compression The compression feature will boost ...

After making these selections, three further options are displayed: • Show All – Lists entries in alphabetical order. • Sort by Distance – Lists the closest POI entries to the vehicle’s current location. • Within a Town/City – Lists entries for a specific city in alphabetical order. Note: The inters...

Route interruptions In the course of your destination, you may decide to temporarily leaveyour planned route for gas, food, etc. If you turn off the ignition, theoption to continue the route guidance will be displayed when the ignitionis turned on again. Use the cursor control to select from one of ...

1. Access the CLOCK screen. 2. Press the ADJUST control toselect the hours or minutes to set. 3. Use the cursor control to increaseor decrease the hours or minutes. 4. Press DONE to set the time. 5. Select the SET soft key tosynchronize/set the minutes andseconds to GPS time. The hours will remain a...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to cool the ve...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the secondposition to also turn on the headlamps. HEADLAMP BATTERY SAVER The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after theignition switch has been turned off if the headlam...

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the 3 (RUN) position. • the headlamp control must be in the OFF, parking lamps or autolampposition. • the parking brake must be released. Always remember to turn on ...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel. • Push and hold top of control tobrighten. • Push and hold bottom of controlto dim. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.If your vehicle has been in an accident the align...

7. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND ISNON-ADJUSTABLE. 8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is located overh...

For models equipped with a moonroof, the map lamps are located onthe moon roof control panel. Pressthe button on either side of eachmap lamp to illuminate the lamps.Push the button again to turn offthe lamps. The map lamps will illuminatewhenever a door is opened. Afterthe door is shut, the lamps wi...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: For intermittent operation, move control down oneposition. Adjust the rotary control to thedesired speed setting. For normal or low speed wiperoperation, move control down twopositions from OFF. For high speed wiper operation,move control down three positionsfr...

Rear window wiper/washer controls For intermittent operation of rearwiper, rotate end of control upwardto the position. For normal speed rear wiperoperation, rotate control upward toON. To activate the rear washer, rotatethe control to the position and release. Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the ...

5. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of thewiper rubber element. TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull down the ...

tab. It will also cause the power point to overload due topowering multiple devices that can reach beyond the 150W loadlimit. The power point can switch to a fault mode when it is overloaded,overheated, or shorted. For overloading and shorting conditions, unplugyour device and turn the ignition key ...

One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onAUTO and release quickly. Pressagain to stop. Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature disables allthe power windows except thedriver’s. To lock out all the window controlsexcept ...

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speedcontrol does not work a...

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET ACC control. Disengaging speed control There are two ways to disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previouslyset speed. • Press the speed control CANcontrol. Note: W...

brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicleproblems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicatorchime. Selectable features Set This button is used to select andreset various functions shown in theINFO Menu. Info menu This control displays the followingco...

Warnings Status 4X4 locked temporarily Temporary alert 4X4 disabled temporarily 4X4 auto restored Jump start complete JS abort see manual STOP SAFELY NOW. Displayed when the Master electrical hazard warning lamp is illuminated indicating a Hybrid component failure. If thiswarning occurs, the vehicle...

CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps assoon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. CHECK PARK LAMPS. Displayed when the park lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: 1. Power point 2. Cupholders 3. Utility compartment 4. Ash cup (if equipped) Use only soft cups in thecupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equip...

LIFTGATE To open the rear window, pull theright side of the liftgate handle. To open the liftgate, pull the leftside of the liftgate handle. • Do not open the liftgate orliftgate glass in a garage or otherenclosed area with a low ceiling.If the liftgate glass is raised andthe liftgate is also opened...

Ensure that the posts are properly latched in mounting features.The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed. Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade. They mayobstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or colli...

To remove the cross-bar assembly from the roof rack side rails: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at bothends of the cross-bar (bothcross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide the cross-bar to the end ofthe rail. 3. Use a long, flat object to depressthe tongue in the endcaps on bothsides of the cross-bar. 4. Slide ...

To reinstall the cross-bar assembly to the roof rack side rails: 1. Ensure that both cross-barassemblies are installed with the F(front) arrow facing towards thefront of the vehicle. 2. Use a long, flat object to depressthe tongue in the endcaps on bothsides of the cross-bar. 3. Slide the cross-bar ...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry asecond key with you in a safe place in case you require it in anemergency. Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer suppliedkeys, replac...

7. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK)position. The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming modehas been exited. Repeat the procedure to turn the feature on or off. Door key unlocking/locking Two step door unlocking 1. Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlo...

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one...

The remote entry system allows youto lock or unlock all vehicle doorswithout a key. The remote lockingand unlocking features will operateindependent of the ignition position;however, the panic feature will onlyoperate when the ignition is in the 1(LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY)position. If there are problem...

5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmittershould operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remo...

8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position after you have finishedprogramming all of the remote entry transmitters. 10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programmingmode has been exited. Illuminated entry Th...

• Open the driver’s door and press the power door lock control to lockall the doors, and then close the door. Note: The doors, liftgate and hood will arm individually, and if any of them are open, they must be closed in order to be armed. When you lock the vehicle using any of the methods above: • t...

FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints T...

Adjusting the front manual seat Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. REVIEW COPY 2005 ...

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on theseat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seats will activate when the...

The head restraints can be movedup and down. Lift the head restraintso that it is located directly or asclose as possible behind your head. Push control to lower or removehead restraint. Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraintand remove. 2. Place the head restraint underthe fro...

3. Pull the seat release control. Note: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat. 4. Flip seat forward. Attach the seatbelt web snap buttonto the quarter trim panel snapbutton. This will assure that seatbeltdoes not get caught by staying outof the seat back folding path. R...

To remove the rear cushion 1. Lift the yellow tab to release thehinges. 2. Pull the cushion to the outboardside of the vehicle. To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboardside of the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the hinges arelocked into place. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety System The Sa...

Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Safety System to tailor thedeployment level of the driver air bag based on seat position. The systemis designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower air bag output level. Fr...

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SafetySystem serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technicianimmediately. Unless serviced, the syste...

All safety belts in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.The passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes describedbelow: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements and locking in response to ve...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combinati...

Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments at the front outboardseating positions. Adjust the heightof the shoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height,squeeze and hold the buttons on theside and slide the hei...

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing onthe label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is tooshort for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the s...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ Crashes are rare events ⬙ 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to ⬙ rare ⬙ events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will b...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ The people I’m with don’t wear belts ⬙ Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles withTWO or MORE people. Children andyounger brothers/sisters imitatebehavior they see. ⬙ I have an air bag ⬙ Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety b...

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassem...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,bumper, front end body structure, tow hooks and B-pillar surrounding parts may affect the perfo...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustains alongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the air bag sensors to closean electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a co...

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front air bag system toaccommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford CustomerRelationship Center at the phone number shown in the CustomerAssistance section of this Owner’s Guide. Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat mayaffect th...

Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety Canopy 娂 could injure you as it deploys from the headliner. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy 娂 system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy 娂 . See your Ford or Linc...

by the collision will be inflated. If the front passenger sensing systemdetects an empty seat, the front passenger seat-mounted side air bag willbe deactivated. The air bag was designed to inflate between the doorpanel and occupant to further enhance the protection providedoccupants in side impact c...

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your dealership ...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped withlap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. I...

Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placedin the front seats. Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts The rear seat head restraints must be removed when using a childseat. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-fac...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes asnecessary. You should become thoroughly familiar with this informationbefore you operate your vehicle. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AW...

Every day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires and adjust ifrequired. At least once a month and beforelong trips, inspect each tire andcheck the tire pressure with a tiregauge (including spare, if equipped).Inflate all t...

Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressureeven if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information foundon the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found onthe tire label or certification label which is located on the B-Pillar or theedge of the dr...

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other tires. Check the tire label on the B pillar or the edge of the driver’s doorfor the recommended spare tire pressure. 6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there a...

you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporaryuse only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it assoon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type asthe road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If thedissimilar...

To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of thevehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could beseriousl...

Remove the lug wrench from thejack in order to remove the sparetire from under the vehicle. Toremove jack from vehicle release thethumbscrew on the bracket, releasethe retention clip on the upper partof the jack bracket, dislodge thejack from the bracket and carefullyguide jack down and out through ...

5. Use the lug wrench to remove thelug nut from the spare tire tether. 6. If not replacing the spare or flattire to the underbody storage area,raise winch up into the installedposition. 7. Use the attached Velcro strap (2)to tie the tether end to the winchactuator shaft (if equipped). Changing the f...

Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front • Rear REVIEW COPY 2005 Escape HEV (hev) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002) , Market: USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 176

your vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch, guide the tire withone hand; keep the rear of the tire tilted down until the tireclears the bumper. 6. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame assembly. Push againstthe tire to make sure it is tightly seated under the vehicle. Loosen andretighte...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon ...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, ...

the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check yourtires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusuallysmooth areas. Also check for signs of tire damage. When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to prevent your vehiclefrom skiddin...

• Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance andlonger tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximatelyevery 5...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check ...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Lookfor “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.” for m...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the driver’s door or B-Pillar. The total load on eachaxle must never exceed its GAWR. Exceeding the S...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located on the driver’sdoor or B-Pillar. The GVW mustnever exceed the GVWR. Exceeding t...

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will betransferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how thisreduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the availableamount of ca...

Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.Depending upon the type and placement of...

Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Certification label. Forload specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loadedtrailer when figuring the total weight. FWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Wei...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCW...

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged inwater. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or ...

STARTINGPositions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the vehicle is notrunning. 3. RUN, all electrical circuitsoperational and warning lights willilluminate. This is the position t...

5. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights on the instrument panel clusterilluminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have thevehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Start...

Turn the key to 4 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as thevehicle starts. After the vehicle hasbeen started, a vehicle outlined andilluminated in green (also called the Ready Indicator Light) will light inthe instrument cluster to indicate the vehicle is on. This indicator willremain illuminated ...

Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period oftime, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heatingor air conditioning to bring in fresh air. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindi...

PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving...

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). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle is free to roll; holdthe brake pedal down while in this position. Because of...

You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area beforedriving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintainsteering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all fourwheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Basic operating principl...

• If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., fromconcrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicleresponds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again,avoid these abrupt inputs. Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most soli...

“Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand responsibilities in our nation’swilderness areas. Ford MotorCompany joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest andother...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

To reset the switch(es): 1. Turn the ignition LOCK. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the resetbutton. Both switches should be checked and reset. 4. Turn the ignition RUN. 5. Wait a few seconds and return the key to LOCK. 6. Make anoth...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural — — — 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A — — Orange Green Green 50A — — Red Red Red 60A — — Blue — Yellow 70A ...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the low voltage (underhood) battery beforeservicing high current fuses. T...

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. This vehicle does nothave push-start capability; doing so may damage the catalyticconverter. Preparing your vehicle If your low voltage (underhood) battery becomes disconne...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

The high voltage battery contains potassium hydroxide (a strongalkaline electrolyte) which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. This vehicle does nothave push-start capability; doing so may damage the catalyticconverter. If you attempt to start y...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wishto contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.). In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final re...

In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify themanufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at thefollowing address: Ford Motor Company16800 Executive Plaza DriveMail Drop 3NE-BDearborn, MI 48126 THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is:...

Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warrantyhas expired at receipt of your application and, in certain states eligibilityis dependent upon the customer’s possession of the vehicle. Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the uniquebrochures for Calif...

• The names (if known) of all the people you contacted at thedealership(s). • A description of the action you expect to resolve your concern. You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentati...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your dealer for completedetails about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit theFord ESP website at ...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. Note: As with all transmissions, be especially careful as water entry into the vents can damage internal parts. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. P...

Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean theinside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may causedamage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • Avoid clean...

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’ssafety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel. 2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle locatedin the center between the hood and the grille. 3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod. REVI...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.3L I4 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Motor/Electronics (M/E) coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Low Voltage (underhood) battery 7. Engine Air filter assembly 8. Engine oil dipstick...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds m...

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. I...

4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until it is seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. ...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. Low and high voltage battery – storage Your vehicle must be started and run for a minimu...

Checking engine coolant The concentration and level ofengine coolant should be checked atthe mileage intervals listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide . The coolant concentration should bemaintained at 50/50 coolant anddistilled water, which equates to afreeze point of -34°F (-36°C).Coolant concen...

Factory fill and coolant specifications Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and waterconcentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the follo...

• Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7–B(CA and OR only), meeting Ford SpecificationWSS-M97B51–A1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to...

2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure ...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34° F [–36° C ]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection c...

• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms ofdisulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitiveindividuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel issplashed on the skin, prom...

After refueling, if the “CHECK FUEL CAP” indicator comes on and stayson when you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properlyinstalled. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the capproperly and reinstall it securely. The “CHECK FUEL CAP” indicatorshould turn off after t...

Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriateintervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damage t...

3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current odometer reading.4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometerreading.5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled b...

Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Keep wheels properly aligned. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner mainten...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicableexhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter andother emission control components continue to work prope...

NOTE: The brake system on the Hybrid Escape can only be bled at a qualified Ford dealer. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking electronically controlled continuously variabletransmission (eCVT) Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transax...

7. The fluid level should be within1/4 inch (6 mm) of the plug threads. 8. Replace the check plug. Adjusting eCVT fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is indicated in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter. Use of a non-approve...

Changing the air filter element 1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and ...

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING FILTER (REAR A/C)MAINTENANCE The high voltage battery has a dedicated A/C cooling system whichincludes an air filter. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Rear axlelubricant Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant 4WD 2.96 pints (1.4L) 4 Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcraftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrate All 2.7 quarts(2.6L) 1 Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specif...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Body hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rollers, seattracks, fuel fillerdoor hinge andspring, primaryand auxiliaryhood latches Multi-PurposeGrease XG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B orESR-M1C159-A Brake fluid Motorcr...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Automatic eCVTtransaxle 2 MotorcraftMERCON 威 (red) ATF n/a MERCON Rear axle(4WD) 4 Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A PowerTake-off(PTO) 3 (4WD) Motorcraft SAE75W-140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant XY...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehi...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehiclethrough your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to co...

vehicle manufacturers, dealers and other persons engaged in thebusiness of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing or trading motor vehiclesas well as fleet operations from knowingly removing or rendering anemissions control system inoperative after sale and delivery to anultimate purchaser. In Canad...

WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW? Owner Checks and Services Refer to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performedby the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Serviceinformation and supporting...

U.S. SCHEDULE Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval Miles (x 1000) 5 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 Km (x 1000) 8 1 6 3 2 4 8 6 4 8 0 9 6 112 Change engine oil and replace oil filter ••••••• Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth • ••••••• Rotate tires • ••••••• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotor...

Date: Odometer reading: R.O.# Dealer’s Stamp: Date: Odometer reading: R.O.# Dealer’s Stamp: CANADIAN SCHEDULE For items marked with an asterisk (*), more frequent service intervalswill be required. Refer to Special operating conditions at the end of this section for more information. REVIEW COPY 200...

Date: Odometer reading: R.O.# Dealer’s Stamp: Date: Odometer reading: R.O.# Dealer’s Stamp: SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If your vehicle is operated in any of the following manners, you will needto perform some maintenance operations more frequently: • Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top c...

Date: Odometer reading: R.O.# Dealer’s Stamp: See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Odometer reading: R.O.# Dealer’s Stamp: See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Odometer reading: R.O.# Dealer’s Stamp: See correspond...

A Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................138–139, 145, 148 and child safety seats ............140description ..............139, 145, 148disposal ....................................151driver air bag ..........141, 146, 149indicator light .........145, 148, 150operation ...................

wrecker ....................................237 Transmission .............................208 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....208fluid, checking and adding(automatic) .............................279fluid, refill capacities ..............285lubricant specifications ..287, 289 Turn signal ..............