Table Of Contents - Ford Escape 2008 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
California Proposition 65 Warning4
Perchlorate Material4
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment6
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Special Instructions7
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow8
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance8
Cell Phone Use9
Export Unique (Non United States / Canada) Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Standard Instrument Cluster12
Optional Instrument Cluster12
Check Engine13
Check Fuel Cap13
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System14
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Engine Oil Pressure14
Traction Control15
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
Low Fuel15
Speed Control15
Throttle Control/Powertrain16
Door Ajar16
Turn Signal16
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime16
Gauges17
Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges17
Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges17
Speedometer17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge18
Fuel Gauge18
Tachometer18
Odometer18
Trip Odometer19
Entertainment Systems20
Audio Systems20
Am/Fm/Single Cd/In-Dash Cd6/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System20
Accessory Delay20
Speed Compensated Volume22
All Seats22
Auto Preset On/Off22
Rds On/Off23
Compression23
Auxiliary Input Jack27
Required Equipment27
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack27
General Audio Information28
Troubleshooting28
Radio Frequencies28
Radio Reception Factors29
Cd/Cd Player Care29
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)30
Satellite Radio Channels30
Satellite Radio Reception Factors30
Sirius Satellite Radio Service31
Navigation System33
Climate Controls34
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning34
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode36
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather36
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (If Equipped)37
Rear Window Defroster40
Headlamp Control41
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)41
Lights41
Autolamp Delay System (If Equipped)42
Foglamp Control (If Equipped)42
High Beams43
Flash To Pass43
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)43
Panel Dimmer Control44
Aiming The Headlamps44
Vertical Aim Adjustment44
Turn Signal Control45
Interior Lamps45
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps45
Cargo And Dome Lamp46
Bulb Replacement47
Interior Lighting Battery Saver47
Headlamp Condensation47
Using The Right Bulbs47
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs48
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs48
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs49
Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs49
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs50
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs50
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs (If Equipped)51
Driver Controls52
Multi-Function Lever52
Windshield Wiper52
Windshield Washer52
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls53
Tilt Steering Wheel53
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)54
Overhead Console (If Equipped)54
Center Console54
Storage Compartment (If Equipped)54
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)55
Power Windows56
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)56
Interior Mirror57
One Touch Down57
Window Lock57
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)58
Electronic Compass (If Equipped)58
Compass Zone Adjustment59
Exterior Mirrors60
Compass Calibration Adjustment60
Power Side View Mirrors60
Speed Control (If Equipped)61
Fold-Away Mirrors61
Heated Outside Mirrors61
Setting Speed Control61
Disengaging Speed Control62
Resuming A Set Speed62
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control63
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control63
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)64
Turning Off Speed Control64
Radio Control Features64
In Radio Mode64
Moon Roof (If Equipped)65
Message Center (If Equipped)66
Selectable Features66
Reset66
Info Menu66
Distance To Empty (Dte)67
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)67
Instantaneous Fuel Economy67
Setup Menu68
Reset To English (If In Another Language)68
System Check68
Oil Life69
Units (English/Metric)69
Autolamp Delay69
Autolock70
Autounlock70
Language70
System Warnings71
Liftgate73
Cargo Area Features73
Cargo Shade (If Equipped)73
Cargo Management System (If Equipped)74
Luggage Rack75
To Adjust The Cross-Bar (If Equipped) Position75
To Remove The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) From The Roof Rack Side Rails75
To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) To The Roof Rack Side Rails76
Keys78
Locks And Security78
Recommended Handling Of The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (Ikt)79
Power Door Locks80
Door Key Unlocking/Locking80
Deactivating/Activating Autolock80
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure81
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure81
Message Center Procedure82
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock82
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure82
Keyless Entry Key Pad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure83
Smart Unlocking Feature83
Childproof Door Locks84
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)84
Two Step Door Unlocking85
One Step Door Unlocking85
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking86
Locking The Doors86
Opening The Liftgate (If Equipped)86
Sounding A Panic Alarm86
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)87
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)87
Illuminated Entry88
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry88
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry88
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)89
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code90
Erasing Personal Code90
Anti-Scan Feature90
Unlocking And Locking The Doors And Liftgate Using Keyless Entry91
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System91
Anti-Theft Indicator92
Automatic Arming92
Automatic Disarming92
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys92
Programming Spare Keys93
Front Seats95
Adjustable Head Restraints95
Seating And Safety Restraints95
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat (If Equipped)96
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)96
Seating96
Heated Seats (If Equipped)98
Rear Seats98
Head Restraints98
Folding Down Rear Seats99
Returning The Rear Seats To Upright Position101
Safety Restraints103
To Remove The Rear Cushion103
To Install The Rear Cushion103
Personal Safety System103
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?104
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints104
Front Crash Severity Sensor104
Driver's Seat Position Sensor105
Front Passenger Sensing System105
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors106
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners106
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors106
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational106
Safety Restraints Precautions107
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts108
Energy Management Feature108
Vehicle Sensitive Mode108
Automatic Locking Mode109
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode109
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode109
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode110
Safety Belt Height Adjustment110
Safety Belt Pretensioner110
Safety Belt Extension Assembly111
Safety Belt Maintenance111
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime112
Conditions Of Operation112
Belt-Minder112
One Time Disable115
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature115
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)116
Important Srs Precautions117
Children And Airbags118
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?119
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit124
Determining If The System Is Operational125
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System125
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?126
Safety Canopy System128
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?129
Safety Restraints For Children131
Important Child Restraint Precautions131
Children And Safety Belts131
Child Booster Seats132
When Children Should Use Booster Seats132
Types Of Booster Seats133
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts134
Safety Seats For Children135
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats135
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts136
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps139
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors140
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners143
Tires, Wheels And Loading143
Vehicle Characteristics144
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)144
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles145
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading146
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades146
Treadwear146
Traction Aa A B C146
Temperature A B C147
Tires147
Glossary Of Tire Terminology147
Inflating Your Tires148
Tire Inflation148
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer's149
Tire Care150
Inspecting Your Tires150
Tire Wear151
Damage151
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)151
Tire Replacement Requirements152
Highway Hazards154
Tire And Wheel Alignment154
Tire Rotation154
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)155
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)156
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall156
Information on "P" Type Tires157
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires160
Location Of The Tire Label161
Information on "T" Type Tires161
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)161
Changing Tires With Tpms163
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)163
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed163
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly164
When Inflating Your Tires165
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure165
Snow Tires And Cables166
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer166
Base Curb Weight166
Vehicle Curb Weight166
Payload167
Cargo Weight168
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)168
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)169
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)169
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)169
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)170
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)170
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight170
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight170
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit171
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles172
Trailer Towing172
Preparing To Tow174
Hitches175
Safety Chains175
Trailer Brakes175
Trailer Lamps175
Servicing After Towing176
Trailer Towing Tips176
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat176
Recreational Towing177
Starting178
Positions Of The Ignition178
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle178
Driving178
Important Safety Precautions179
Starting The Engine181
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes181
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)181
Important Ventilating Information181
Brakes182
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)182
Using Abs182
Abs Warning Lamp183
Parking Brake183
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control Stability Enhancement System184
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)185
Traction Control™/Advancetrac185
Roll Stability Control186
Advancetrac With Rsc Button And Icon Functionality186
Advancetrac With Rsc Features187
Steering188
Preparing To Drive189
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)190
Brake-Shift Interlock190
Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle191
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle192
Drive (O/D Off Switch Pressed)193
Forced Downshifts194
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow194
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)195
Using The Clutch195
Recommended Shift Speeds196
Reverse196
Parking Your Vehicle196
Reverse Sensing System (If Equipped)196
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (If Equipped)199
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles199
Basic Operating Principles199
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement200
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck200
Emergency Maneuvers201
Sand201
Mud And Water202
Driving Through Deep Water May Damage The Transmission202
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain203
Driving On Snow And Ice204
Maintenance And Modifications204
Driving Through Water205
Roadside Emergencies206
Getting Roadside Assistance206
Using Roadside Assistance207
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty207
Hazard Flasher Control208
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch208
Fuses And Relays209
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel210
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color210
Fuses Codes211
Power Distribution Box213
High-Current Fuses214
Changing A Flat Tire216
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information217
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle219
Removing The Jack And Tools219
Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether (If Equipped)220
Tire Change Procedure221
Stowing The Jack And Tools225
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire225
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications226
Jump Starting227
Preparing Your Vehicle227
Lug Nut Torque227
Connecting The Jumper Cables228
Removing The Jumper Cables230
Wrecker Towing232
Customer Assistance234
Getting The Services You Need234
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)241
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)241
Cleaning242
Washing The Exterior242
Exterior Chrome242
Waxing243
Paint Chips243
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers243
Engine243
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts245
Windows And Wiper Blades245
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens246
Interior246
Leather Seats (If Equipped)247
Underbody247
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products247
Service Recommendations249
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle249
Working With The Engine Off249
Maintenance And Specifications249
Working With The Engine On250
Opening The Hood250
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment251
2.3L I4 Engine251
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine252
Windshield Washer Fluid253
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate253
Changing The Wiper Blades254
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade254
To Replace The Wiper Blade255
Engine Oil255
Checking The Engine Oil255
Adding Engine Oil257
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations258
Battery259
Checking Engine Coolant261
Adding Engine Coolant262
Recycled Engine Coolant264
Coolant Refill Capacity265
Severe Climates265
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works266
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated266
Fuel Filter267
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels267
Refueling269
Fuel Filler Cap269
Choosing The Right Fuel270
Octane Recommendations271
Fuel Quality271
Cleaner Air271
Running Out Of Fuel271
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy272
Measuring Techniques272
Filling The Tank272
Calculating Fuel Economy273
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits273
Habits273
Maintenance274
Conditions274
Epa Window Sticker275
Emission Control System275
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)276
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing277
Brake/Clutch Fluid278
Transmission Fluid278
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)278
Low Fluid Level279
Correct Fluid Level279
High Fluid Level279
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels280
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)280
Air Filter280
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities280
Motorcraft Part Numbers282
Engine Data286
Engine Drivebelt Routing286
Identifying Your Vehicle287
Safety Compliance Certification Label287
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)287
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations288
Genuine Ford Accessories For Your Vehicle289
Index291
Introducción300
Grupo De Instrumentos308
Luces Y Campanillas De Advertencia308
Indicadores314
Sistemas De Entretenimiento317
Enchufe Auxiliar325
Información De Radio Satelital329
Sistema De Navegación332
Controles De Temperatura Interior333
Desempañador De La Ventana Trasera340
Sistema De Luces341
Control De Faros Delanteros341
Control De Las Direccionales345
Controles Del Conductor353
Ventanas Eléctricas357
Espejos362
Control De Velocidad363
Toldo Corredizo367
Centro De Mensajes368
Seguridad Y Seguros381
Llaves381
Seguros382
Asientos Y Sistemas De Seguridad400
Asientos406
Sistemas De Seguridad409
Bolsas De Aire437
Asientos De Seguridad Para Niños448
Llantas, Ruedas Y Carga457
Inflado De Llantas477
Carga Del Vehículo483
Remolque Vacacional496
Manejo497
Arranque497
Frenos501
Funcionamiento De La Transmisión510
Emergencias En El Camino529
Asistencia En El Camino529
Fusibles Y Relevadores532
Arranque Con Cables Pasacorriente552
Remolque Con Grúa De Auxilio557
Asistencia Al Cliente559
Informe De Defectos De Seguridad (Sólo Canadá)566
Limpieza567
Mantenimiento Y Especificaciones575
Aceite Del Motor581
Batería585
Líquido Refrigerante Del Motor587
Filtros De Aire610
Datos Del Motor616
Accesorios620
Índice622