Ford 2006 Escape Hybrid v.2- 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...

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...

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. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passen...

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failur...

Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power WindowsFront/Rear Power Window Lockout Child Safety DoorLock/Unlock Interior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine CoolantTemperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames,or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warn...

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...

AUDIO SYSTEMS Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio(if equipped) 1. SEEK: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station or track. 2. TEXT: The filename (Fi), song title (So), artist text (Ar) or albumtext (AL) may be viewed whileplaying an MP3 selection. When MP3 ...

Speed sensitive volume: Press MENU until SPEED VOL X appears in the display. Then press SEL to increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. The level will appear in the display.Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed tocompensate for road and wind noise. Recommended le...

stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDStechnology to transmit station ID and program type as desired. 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)....

AM/FM stereo in-dash six CD modular audio (if equipped) 1. CD: To begin CD play, press LOAD. When the system is ready toaccept a disc, IN will appear on theradio display. You may then insert a CD. The system will load the CD andbegin play after a short pause. The disc number and track number willill...

• 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 reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Clean the cassette player head with a ...

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 vehicle’s current lo...

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, continueon your journey. The navigation system ...

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 changes or cancellations To cancel or change your currentroute: • Press BACK, then select “CancelGuidance” or • Press the CANCEL soft key. Navigation Menu You are able to make variousadjustments in navigation mode. Toview the options, press the controlnext to “Option Menu” to selectfrom the fo...

2. Press the TIME control to selectthe 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 willremain at the user set value. You may c...

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...

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. 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 autola...

Foglamp control (if equipped) Press the foglamp control, locatedon the instrument panel, to activatethe foglamps. The foglamp indicatorwill illuminate when the foglampsare on. Press the foglamp control todeactivate the foglamps. The foglamps will only operate withthe parking lamps or headlamps on.Wh...

• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp toground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from thecenter of your headlamp to theground and mark an 8 foot (2.4meter) horizontal reference line onthe vertical wall or screen at thisheight (a piece of...

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...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Park/turn lamps(front) 2 3157 AK (amber) Headlamps (lowbeams) 2 H11 Headlamps (highbeams) 2 H7 Rearstop/tail/sidemarker 2 3157K or 4157K Rear turn lamps 2 3156 Backup lamp 2 3156 Foglamp (front) 2 H10 Center High-mountstop lamp 5 W5W Rear license platelamp 2 W5W...

Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lampassembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replaceeither bulb: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the OFF position and then openthe liftgate to expose the lampassemblies...

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...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These include: 1. Power point 2. Cupholders 3. Utility compartment 4. Ash cup (if equipped) Use only soft cups in thecupholders. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V) Power outlets are desig...

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 passenger window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in the LOCKED p...

MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the RUN position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displays importantvehicle and daily driving information through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may select display features on the messagecenter for a display of status preceded by a...

7. Door Ajar Status 8. Exterior Lamps 9. Power Steering 10. 4 Wheel Drive (if equipped) Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from theINFO menu for the current units tobe displayed. 2. Press the SET control to changethe message display from English toMetric. Language selection 1. Select thi...

Display On/Off Select this function from the INFO control to turn your message centerdisplay OFF or ON. System warnings/information System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will...

LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle may be equipped with aroof rack. The maximum load forthe roof rack is 100 lbs (44 kg),evenly distributed on the cross-bars.If it is not possible to evenlydistribute the load, position it in thecenter or as far forward on thecross-bars as possible. Always usethe adjustable t...

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 the cross-bar assembly offthe end of the rail. To reinstall the cross-bar assembly to the roof rack side rails: 1. Ensure that both cross-barassemblies...

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 authorized dealersupplied keys, replacement keys are available...

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...

Illuminated exit • The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from theignition. The lamps automatically turn off after 25 seconds. The dome and cargolamp controls must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated exit system to operate. SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM S...

• Lock the doors with the key in the key cylinder. • 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 l...

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. Before returning the seatbac...

Push side control and push down onhead restraint to lower it. 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) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. REVIEW COPY ...

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...

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...

2. Rotate seat cushion down into theseating position making sure thatthe seat cushion is locked into placeand that the safety belt buckles areexposed. Make sure safety belt buckleheads are through elastic holders on seat backs. Safety beltbuckles may break if they aretrapped underneath the seatbacka...

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 Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crashprotection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furthe...

and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective wayto reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupantsare properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children aremuch safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than inthe front. Airb...

vehicle is equipped with the optional Safety Canopy 娂 system. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, thesafety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is ofsufficient severity, together with the front airbags. The driver’s side onlyis equi...

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should al...

Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a ch...

After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seatingpositions (except the driver position, which doesn’t have this feature) must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that theautomatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioningproperly. In addition, all safe...

The driver and front passenger safety belt system (includingretractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of frontairbags, seat-mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy 娂 (if equipped), and safety belt pretensioners. Fai...

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The sa...

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 airbag ⬙ Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety bel...

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...

The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuitsand the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including theimpact sensors, the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, theairbag back up power and the airbag ignitors). Several air bag system components get hot a...

To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).Check the “...

Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat mayaffect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the status of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness section ...

The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateraldeceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuitthat initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the system. Rather, i...

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...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system maynot function properly in the event of a collision. Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners) See your authorized dealer. Airb...

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...

Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape. Choose abooster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never upacross the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross thechest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawingsbelow compare the ideal fit...

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They canslide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all o...

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH andtether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors,refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. For more information of...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

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...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,resulting in heat buildup and inte...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. Never “bleed” or reduce airpressure when tires...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets allfederal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant codedesignating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire sizecode and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire wasbuilt. For example,...

Always check your TPMS indicator immediately after replacing one ormore tires on your vehicle. If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your TPMSis malfunctioning. Your replacement tire might be incompatible with yourTPMS, or some component of the TPMS may be damaged. Safety practices Driving habits have ...

Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapidtreadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer.Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rearsuspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels. The tires should also be...

• 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 an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, ti...

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, ...

Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped witha tire pressure sensor fastenedto the inside rim of the wheel.The pressure sensor is coveredby the tire and is not visibleunless the tire is removed. Thepressure sensor is locatedopposite (180 degrees) from thevalve stem. Care must be takenwhen...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Solid Warning Light Tire(s)under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure toensure they are properlyinflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. Ford Motor Company recommendsthe use of a digital or dial-typetire pressure ...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight (flashes for ashort time either atstart-up or whiledriving) Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. F...

How temperature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors tire pressure ineach pneumatic tire. The pressure in each tire is dependent upon severalfactors, one of them being the contained air temperature (temperature ofthe air inside the tire). As the contained ai...

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices: • SAE class “S” cables should ONLY be used on the front axle forP235/70R16 tires. • Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains donot touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you...

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

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 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

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 B-Pillar orthe edge of the driver’s door.The GVW must never exceed theGV...

FWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) Trailer Weight Range - lb. (kg) 2.3L 4800 (2177) 1000 (454) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. For definitions of terms and instructions oncalculating your ve...

damage to your vehicle’s electrical system. See your authorized dealer ortrailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hookingup trailer lamps. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Keep your speed no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) during the first500 miles (800 km) of towi...

• After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check yourhitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you mustpark on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels. Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect th...

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...

Regenerative Braking System (RBS) Your vehicle uses a feature known as regenerative braking. This is usedto simulate the engine braking of an internal combustion engine andassist the standard brake system while recovering some of the energy ofmotion back into the battery to improve fuel economy. The...

Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handledifferently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken whendriving a heavily loaded vehicle. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equippe...

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal op...

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...

Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide durable load carrying capability and predictableperformance whether loaded or empty. For this reason, Ford MotorCompany strongly recommends that you do not make modifications suc...

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...

• towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio in...

Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your low voltage (underhood) battery. FUEL PUMP/HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF SWITCHES The fuel pump shut-off switch and high voltage shut-off switch stop theelectric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine and shut off powerfrom the high voltage battery w...

The high voltage shut-off switch islocated in the cargo area on thepassenger side of the vehicle in thejack compartment, behind the jackaccess door. To reset the switch(es): 1. Turn the ignition to LOCK. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in ...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

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 accessthe fuses. The fuses are coded as follows: REVIEW COPY —— 2006 Escape Hybrid (ehv) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002) , Market: USA (fu...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 27 5A* Traction (high voltage) BatteryControl Module (TBCM), Injectors 28 10A* Instrument cluster 29 10A* Back-up lamps, Reverse park aid 30 — Not used 31 — Not used 32 10A* Spare 33 15A* Air bag module 34 5A* Brake Sys...

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that isdifferent in one or...

If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could beseriously injured. 1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and place gearshiftlever in P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake and turnengine off. 3. Block the diagonally oppositewheel. Removing the jack and tools The jack and too...

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 • Rear REVIEW COPY —— 2006 Escape Hybrid (ehv) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (...

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheelremoval, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N • m M12 x 1.5 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt t...

operating characteristics in order to operate it at maximum efficiency.This relearning process occurs the first time the vehicle is driven afterreconnecting the low voltage battery. If the learning procedure does nothave time to complete during the drive, the engine will continue tooperate for 3-5 s...

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...

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 dealer for warrantyrepairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfac...

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM(U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer.Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful inachieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined onthe front page of the Warr...

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 authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing orlaundry liquid. These products can dis...

PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match yourvehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’sdoor jamb) to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar...

• 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...

• The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orMotorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32–A),available from your authorized dealer. This washer fluid containsspecial solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hotwax deposited on the wiper blade and w...

• 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...

quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the styleand appearance of your vehicle. Each product is made from high qualitymaterials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. For best results, usethe following products or...

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 authorized dealer ca...

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...

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. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bugwash. They may cause s...

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...

Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added tothe vehicle by the dealer or the owner (e.g. spot lights, electricwinch, etc.) may adversely affect vehicle performance anddurability. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow f...

4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do n...

ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR/ELECTRONICS COOLANT Your vehicle is equipped with two separate coolant systems. One is forengine cooling and the other is for various electric motors and othercomponents that are specific to the hybrid operating systems. Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of...

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 coolants mixedwith alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosio...

If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant permonth, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a lowlevel of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible enginedamage. Recycled engine c...

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequateprotection at the temperature...

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severeinjuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep spa...

Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium” unleadedgasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use “Regular”unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become morepronounced...

NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommendtaking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accuratemeasurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km). Filling the tank When the fuel gauge i...

during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy. Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Since it is able to operate in electric mode and to collect braking energy,your hybrid vehicle will get better fuel eco...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 300 lb [136 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdefl...

If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used formaintenance replacements or for service of components affectingemission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuineFord Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in ...

Note: The brake system on this vehicle 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 transaxle ...

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 specifi...

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 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 HighPerformanceRea...

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 ...

A Accessory delay ..........................91 Air cleaner filter ...............298–300 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................144, 153, 156 and child safety seats ............146description ..............144, 153, 156disposal ....................................159driver airba...

Transmission .............................213 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....213fluid, checking and adding(automatic) .............................296fluid, refill capacities ..............302lubricant specifications ..304, 306 Turn signal ..................................80 V Vehicle dimensions ....