Ford 2006 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 conventional 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 el...

• You may hear a slight whine or whistle when operating your vehicle.This noise could occur at idle, and during cruising and accelerating; itis caused by the normal operation of electrical generator in the hybridsystem. • The Escape Hybrid’s hydraulic brake system used for regenerativebraking is dif...

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage. Cell phone use The...

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 test ...

Service soon: The Service soon indicator illuminates when thevehicle has detected a malfunction.Report the fault to a dealer at theearliest opportunity. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the...

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. Anti-theft system: Flash...

AUDIO SYSTEMS Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/SingleCD/MP3 (if equipped) 1. CD slot: Insert a CD with the label side up. CD units are designed to playcommercially pressed 4.75 in (12cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordable...

2. CD Eject: Press to eject a CD. The radio will resume playing. 3. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again to return to theplaying media. 4. Tape Eject: Press to eject the cassette. The radio will resumeplaying. 5. Tape 1–2/CD: Press to begin tape play. If a cassette is alreadyplaying, press...

button press to proceed to the next/last text display. ) The last text fieldshown on the display will become the new display message default. TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radiocomes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellitereception is a...

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it isbroadcasting RDS data). Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets. FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a cert...

Cassette/player care: Do: • Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less. • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the holeand turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity orcold to reac...

VEHICLE NAVIGATION RADIO (VNR IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with aVehicle Navigation Radio (VNR)which allows you to listen to theradio, play CDs and also navigatethe vehicle using navigation CDs. Your Vehicle Navigation Radio is equipped with many different featuresand controls. The labe...

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 either at rest, or issharing very little power betweenthe Hybrid parts. This can occur athigher speeds if the vehicle is notspeeding up or slowing down. The vehicle is driving in electricmode. (Power is coming from theelectric motors and not the engine). Fuel economy screen Your Vehic...

• Average Fuel Economy (AFE): The AFE is displayed on the white bar across the graph. The AFE will be retained when the key is turnedOFF, and will continue averaging when driving resumes. PressingRESET will reset the AFE to zero. • One minute average graph: The graph is updated each minute with the ...

4. Select AVC. 5. Use the cursor control to increaseor decrease the levels. The higherthe level selected, the greater thecompensation. The levels will beshown in the display. Decrease allthe way to the left to turn AVC off. AM/FM select The AM/FM control works in radio,CD and navigation modes. AM/FM...

Select the TRAF soft key to select traffic information broadcast fromcertain stations which will automatically interrupt radio or CD playbackat a preset volume level. The default Traffic volume can be adjusted withthe slider bar using the cursor input. Moving the position to the left mostposition wi...

2. Insert one disc into each CD trayof the magazine (up to 6 discs).Ensure that the label side is facingup. If you pull too hard on the discholder, the disc holder may comecompletely out of the magazine. Ifthis happens, reinsert the discholder back into the magazine. 3. Insert each CD tray, with the...

Navigation features The route guidance navigation system in your audio unit will not functionunless a navigation CD is inserted. Ensure that you follow highway code restrictions and do not takeany risks. For example, if you are unable to make a U-turn,continue on your journey. The navigation system ...

• 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 intersection function is not available when the vehicle is moving. Certain categories may not be available in some areas and...

5. Use freeways — Creates a route which uses freeways where possible. Route calculation Once the route criteria is selected, the navigation system automaticallycalculates a route to the selected destination. The route appears on thedisplay screen and a voice prompt provides instructions. This screen...

• Resume route - The navigationsystem displays the Select RouteCriteria screen. Refer to Selecting Route Criteria earlier in this chapter. • Cancel route - Press to return tothe main menu. If the ignition is not turned off,simply continue along your highlighted route. Route changes or cancellations ...

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 at the user set value. You ma...

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 in cold weather: do notdrive with the air flow selector in the O (OFF), A/C or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditi...

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...

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...

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen andopen the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaque cloth. 4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge of highintensity light towards the right. Ifthis edge is not at the horizont...

The dome lamp control has threepositions: • OFF: In this position, the lampwill not illuminate. • DOOR: In this position, the domelamp will illuminate only when adoor is opened and will remainilluminated for 25 seconds after the door is shut. • ON: In this position, the lamp will remain illuminated....

Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and openthe hood. 2. Press down on the wire retainerto release it and access the back ofthe headlamp assembly. Lowbeam bulb replacement 3. Locate the outboard most bulb,turn it a 1 ⁄ 4 turn to the outside of the v...

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. TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the stee...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insertany other object in the power outlet as this will damage theoutlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the poweroutlet can cause damage no...

Indicator light Code Green light is On — Power point is ready to supply power Green light is Off — Power point power supply is off. Ignition is not inRUN position Green light is blinking — Power point is in fault mode POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildr...

Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature disables allthe power windows except thedriver’s. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s window pressthe right side of the control. Note: The window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in the LOCKED position. P...

• 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 or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This willnot erase your vehicle’s previously set speed. • Press the...

MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the RUNposition, the message center,located on your instrument cluster,displays important vehicle and dailydriving information through a constant monitor of vehiclesystems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a...

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 One key operates all locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry a sparekey with you in case of an emergency. Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer suppliedkeys, replacement keys are available through yo...

7. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming mode has beenexited. 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 unlock t...

Relock This feature will also automatically relock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position and any door is opened thenclosed, and • you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal. Deactivating/activating the autolock feature The autolock feature can be activated or ...

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...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correc...

To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle iselectronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from the 1 (LOCK)position to 3 (RUN). 4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK)position and 3 (RUN). Note: The eighth turn must end i...

SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start...

When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is set after a 20–second armingperiod. When you press the control on the remote entry transmitter twice within three seconds, the horn will chirp once to confirm the doors,liftgate and hood are closed and locked, and the alarm is set. Disarming the system You ca...

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. 2006 Escape Hybri...

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 safety belt web snapbutton to the quarter trim panelsnap button. This will ensure thatsafety belt does not get caught bystaying out of the seat back foldingpa...

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...

is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driverairbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and thisforce can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very closeto t...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SafetySystem serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technicianimmediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly inthe event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upri...

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...

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...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is an 8 inch (20cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the ...

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned t...

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 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 is a risk of injury from adeploying airbag. All occupants of th...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Airbags can k...

Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system will turn off the front passenger’sfrontal airbag under certain conditions. The front passengerseat-mounted side airbag (if equipped) will be deactivated if the sensordetects an empty seat; otherwise, the seat-mounted side airbag will...

passenger airbag is disabled, the ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ light may or may not be illuminated according to the table below. Objects Pass Airbag OffIndicator Light Passenger Airbag Empty seat Unlit Disabled Small (i.e. 3 ringbinder, small purse,bottled water) Unlit Disabled Medium (i.e. heavybriefcase, f...

to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal ornear-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateraldeceleration. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the side airbag hasdeployed, the airbag wil...

Safety Canopy 姟 system (if equipped) Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderailthat may come into contact with adeploying Safety Canopy 娂 . Failure to follow these instructions mayincrease the risk of personal injuryin the event of a collision. Do not lean your h...

How does the Safety Canopy 姟 system work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy 娂 system included recommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the risk...

• 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 immediately. Unless serviced, the system may notfunction properly in the event of ...

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt canbe positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face orneck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the childcloser to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder beltfit. Do not...

• Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat b...

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 make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward and back. Ther...

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. You should become thoroughly familiar with thisinformation before you operate your vehicle. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWDvehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than ...

government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tiregraded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from thenorm due to variations...

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 Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B-Pillaror the edge of th...

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information section for description): Store and maintain at 60psi (4.15 bars). For Full Size and Di...

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

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...

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(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: 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. 2006 Escape Hybrid (hev) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 183

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 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...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle(including all options, equipment,passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the SafetyCompliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edgeof the driver’s door. The GVWmust never exceed the G...

• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for theproper installation and adjustment specifications. 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 th...

connect trailer lamps directly to your vehicle’s tail lamps. This can causedamage to your vehicle’s electrical system. See your dealer or trailerrental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking uptrailer lamps. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control....

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper. • do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehi...

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...

Starting the vehicle 1. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. This condition mayoccur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb Turn the key to 4 (START)...

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. USING THE ENGINE BLOCK/HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HEATER(IF EQUIPPED) An engine block...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the RUN position unless brake pedal is depressed.If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P...

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...

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver ofobstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected and thevehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is noteffective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not dete...

The RSS detects obstacles up to 6 1 ⁄ 2 feet (2 meters) from the rearbumper with a decreased coveragearea at the outer corners of thebumper, (refer to the figures forapproximate zone coverage areas).As you move closer to the obstacle,the rate of the tone increases. Whenthe obstacle is less than 10 i...

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4WD System thatcontinuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts t...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-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 morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction ofthe slide until you regain control of the vehicle. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary. Driving through deep water may damage the tra...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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...

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse...

If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the fuel pump shut-off or try tostart your vehicle; you could injure yourself or others. Have all thepassengers get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or atowing service. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not w...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 70A — — Tan — Brown 80A — — Natural — Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on theright-hand side of the centerconsole, by the instrument panel.Remove the panel cover to accesst...

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...

• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seekservice as soon as possible. Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmissionalone will not prevent ...

If equipped with a tether, perform the following additional steps: 4. Lift the spare tire on end toaccess tether attachment (1). 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 inst...

Changing the flat tire 8. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front 2006 Escape Hybrid (hev) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Roadside Emergen...

• Rear 9. Lower the jack from its storedheight to fit under the jackingnotches. Position the jack accordingto the following guides and turn thejack handle clockwise until the tireis a maximum of 1 inch (25 mm) offthe ground. Never use the differentials as ajacking point. To lessen the risk ofpersona...

11. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stemis facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against thehub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 12. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 13. Remove the j...

Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N • m M12 x 1.5 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt andrust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mounting surfaces...

relearning process. This is a normal condition and will not re-occur untilthe low voltage battery is disconnected again. 1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the boost...

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 covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

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. If you attempt to start your vehicle and the engine cranks but does n...

If the engine still does not start after the first complete high voltagejump start, a second jump start procedure can be attempted after atwo-minute period (indicated by the button light changing from a rapidflash to no illumination). This jump start procedure can only be donetwice before the low vo...

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...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian MotorVehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speed...

information is subject to change, please ask your dealer for completedetails about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit theFord ESP website at www.ford-esp.com. GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact theappropriate ...

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 isavailable from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowlarea. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. 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 jamb) toyour deal...

• 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...

This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol whichhelps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade andwindshield from automated car wash facilities. • Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches. • Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • ...

• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or gl...

have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the style and appearance of yourvehicle. Each product is made from high quality materials that meet orexceed rigid specifications. For best results, use the following productsor products of equi...

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

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. 2006...

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...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and armaway from the glass. Turn the bladeat a right angle to the arm. Push thelock tab (A) to release the bladefrom the arm loop and pull theblade down toward the windshieldto remove it from the arm. 2. Attach the new blade to the armloop and pull i...

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is within the MIN and MAX marks or the lower andupper holes, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is b...

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theFULL mark on the en...

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery,always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide properventilation. When lifting a plastic-case...

• The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. If the battery has been disconnecte...

Checking engine coolant The concentration and level ofengine coolant should be checked atthe mileage intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenanceinformation . The coolant concentration should be maintainedat 50/50 coolant and distilled water,which equates to a freeze point of-34°F (-36°C). Coolantconce...

Checking motor/electronics (M/E) coolant The M/E coolant reservoir is locatedbehind the engine coolant reservoir.Refer to the following enginecoolant sections for all information,instructions and warnings related tocooling systems. The two systemsuse the same coolant and operatesimilarly, with the M...

If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not u...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolantsmixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating orfreezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion...

necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddistilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant permonth, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your coolingsystem may have a leak. Operating...

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine...

When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce st...

2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on thefiller pipe. 5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it clicks at least once. After...

If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine. • The indicator may come on. For more information on the “Check Engine” indicator, refer to the Instrument Cluster chap...

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...

Note: The brake system on the Escape Hybrid can only be bled at a authorized dealer. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking electronically controlled continuously variabletransmission (eCVT) Refer to your scheduled maintenance information chapter for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your trans...

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 ...

Changing the high voltage battery air filter element 1. Remove access panel located inthe rear cargo area on the driver’sside trim panel to expose the filtercover. 2. Push the tabs (located on eachside of filter cover) while pullinggently to remove filter cover. 3. Install new filter and filter cove...

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 Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerform...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Automatic eCVTtransaxle 2 MotorcraftMERCON 威 (red) Multi-PurposeATF XT-2-QDX MERCON Rear axle(4WD) 4 Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A Power TransferUnit 3 (4WD) Motorcraft SAE75W-140 HighPerforma...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to co...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for yourvehicle. Carefully following this schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay also help to increase the value of ...

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...

Multi-point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you havethe systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify anypotential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Companysuggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at ...

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. 150,000 miles (240,000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect tires for wear and measure ...

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 carrier • Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as inheavy commercial ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace filter Extensive Idling and/or Low Speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Vehicle or Livery. Severe Duty ...

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A Accessory delay ..........................90 Air cleaner filter ...............287–289 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................141, 148, 151 and child safety seats ............143description ..............141, 148, 151disposal ....................................154driver airba...

spare tire .........................222–223terminology .............................168tire grades ...............................168treadwear ........................167, 177 Towing .......................................188 recreational towing .................192trailer towing ......................