Table Of Contents - Ford Escape 2009 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Introducción4
Grupo De Instrumentos12
Luces Y Campanillas De Advertencia12
Indicadores17
Sistemas De Entretenimiento21
Enchufe De Entrada Auxiliar (Línea De Entrada)31
Puerto Usb34
Información De Radio Satelital38
Sistema De Navegación41
Controles De Temperatura Interior42
Desempañador De La Ventana Trasera49
Sistema De Luces50
Controles Del Conductor63
Ventanas Eléctricas69
Espejos71
Control De Velocidad73
Toldo Corredizo78
Centro De Mensajes80
Seguridad Y Seguros93
Llaves93
Seguros95
Sistema Antirrobo107
Función De Antiexploración107
Asientos Y Sistemas De Seguridad112
Asientos112
Sistemas De Seguridad123
Bolsas De Aire157
Asientos De Seguridad Para Niños163
Llantas, Ruedas Y Carga178
Inflado De Llantas183
Sistema De Monitoreo De Presión De Las Llantas198
Carga Del Vehículo204
Manejo220
Arranque220
Frenos226
Advancetrac229
Funcionamiento De La Transmisión240
Emergencias En El Camino253
Asistencia En El Camino253
Control De Luces Intermitentes De Emergencia255
Interruptor De Corte De La Bomba De Combustible255
Fusibles Y Relevadores256
Caja De Distribución Eléctrica261
Arranque Con Cables Pasacorriente278
Asistencia Al Cliente285
Informe De Defectos De Seguridad (Sólo Ee.uu.)292
Informe De Defectos De Seguridad (Sólo Canadá)292
Limpieza293
Mantenimiento Y Especificaciones301
Compartimiento Del Motor303
Cambio De Las Hojas De Limpiadores306
Aceite Del Motor307
Batería311
Líquido Refrigerante Del Motor313
Filtro(S) De Aire337
Números De Refacción339
Datos Del Motor343
Accesorios347
Índice349
Interruptor De Corte De Bomba De Combustible350
Introduction359
Safety And Environment Protection359
Warning Symbols In This Guide359
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle360
Protecting The Environment360
Perchlorate Material360
Breaking-In Your Vehicle360
Special Instructions361
Service Data Recording361
Event Data Recording362
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles363
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow363
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance363
Cell Phone Use363
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information364
Vehicle Symbol Glossary365
Warning Lights And Chimes367
Standard Instrument Cluster367
Optional Instrument Cluster367
Service Engine Soon368
Check Fuel Cap Fill Inlet (If Equipped)368
Brake System Warning Light369
Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges372
Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges372
Speedometer373
Engine Coolant Temperaturegauge373
Fuel Gauge373
Tachometer374
Odometer374
Trip Odometer374
Standard And Optional Instrument Cluster374
Entertainment Systems375
Audio System375
Am/Fm/Single Cd Or In-Dash Cd6/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System375
Setting The Clock375
Am/Fm Radio376
Vol (Power/Volume)376
Direct376
Memory Presets376
To Activate The Autoset Feature377
Rds Radio377
Cat/Fold (Category/Folder)377
Cd/Mp3 Player377
Eject378
Play/Pause378
Seek/Track378
Scan378
Text379
Compression379
Satellite Radio (If Equipped)379
Tune/Ok379
Satellite Radio Menu381
Category Menu381
Song Seek Menu381
Channel Lockout Menu382
Sound Adjustments382
Extra Features383
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)384
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack384
Troubleshooting385
Usb Port (If Equipped)385
General Audio Information386
Radio Frequencies386
Radio Reception Factors386
Cd/Cd Player Care387
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure388
Satellite Radio Information389
Sirius Satellite Radio Service390
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)390
Navigation System (If Equipped)392
Sync (If Equipped)392
Climate Controls393
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)393
Outside Temperature (If Equipped)394
Operating Tips395
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode395
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather395
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (If Equipped)396
For Maximum Cooling Performance398
Automatic Operation398
Manual Operation398
Rear Window Defroster399
Lights400
Headlamp Control400
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)400
Autolamp Delay System (If Equipped)401
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)401
High Beams401
Flash To Pass402
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)402
Panel Dimmer Control402
Aiming The Headlamps403
Vertical Aim Adjustment403
Turn Signal Control404
Interior Lamps404
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps404
Headlamps404
Cargo And Dome Lamp405
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)405
Bulb Replacement406
Interior Lighting Battery Saver406
Lamp Assembly Condensation406
Using The Right Bulbs406
Replacing Interior Bulbs407
Replacing Exterior Bulbs407
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs407
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs408
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs409
Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs409
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs409
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs410
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)411
Driver Controls412
Multi-Function Lever412
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature (If Equipped With Autolamp)412
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls413
Tilt Steering Wheel413
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)414
Overhead Console (If Equipped)414
Storage Compartment (If Equipped)414
Electronic Compass (If Equipped)414
Compass Zone Adjustment415
Compass Calibration Adjustment416
Center Console416
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)417
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)418
Power Windows (If Equipped)418
Rear Window Buffeting419
One-Touch Down (Auto)419
Window Lock419
Accessory Delay419
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)420
Without Microphone420
With Microphone420
Exterior Mirrors420
Speed Control (If Equipped)421
Fold-Away Mirrors421
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)421
To Adjust Your Mirrors421
Setting Speed Control422
Disengaging Speed Control422
Resuming A Set Speed423
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control423
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control423
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)424
Turning Off Speed Control424
Radio Control Features424
Navigation System Hands Free Control Features (If Equipped)425
Sync System Hands Free Control Feature (If Equipped)425
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features (If Equipped)426
To Open The Moon Roof426
To Close The Moon Roof426
Message Center (If Equipped)427
Bounce-Back Override427
To Vent427
Reset428
Info Menu428
Distance To Empty (Dte)428
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)428
Instantaneous Fuel Economy429
Setup Menu429
Reset To English (If In Another Language)430
System Check430
Oil Life431
Units (English/Metric)431
Autolamp Sec431
Autolock And Autounlock432
Language432
Compass Zone/Compass Calibration432
System Warnings432
Warning Messages That Have Been Reset Are Divided Into Two Categories433
Liftgate435
Cargo Area Features435
Cargo Shade (If Equipped)435
Cargo Management System (If Equipped)436
To Install The Shade436
To Operate The Shade436
Luggage Rack437
Passenger Side Cargo Compartment437
To Adjust The Cross-Bar (If Equipped) Position437
To Remove The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) From The Roof Rack Side Rails438
To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) To The Roof Rack Side Rails439
Locks And Security440
Keys440
Recommended Handling Of The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (Ikt)441
Power Door Locks442
Door Key Unlocking/Locking442
Deactivating/Activating Autolock442
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure443
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure443
Message Center Procedure444
Autounlock444
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock444
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure444
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure445
Smart Unlocking Feature445
Childproof Door Locks446
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)446
Two Step Door Unlocking447
One Step Door Unlocking447
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking447
Locking The Doors448
Car Finder448
Sounding A Panic Alarm448
Replacing The Battery448
To Replace The Battery449
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)449
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)449
Illuminated Entry449
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry450
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry450
Securicode Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)451
Illuminated Exit451
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code452
Erasing Personal Code452
Anti-Scan Feature452
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System453
Unlocking And Locking The Doors And Liftgate Using Keyless Entry453
Anti-Theft Indicator454
Automatic Arming454
Automatic Disarming454
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys455
Programming Spare Keys455
Seating And Safety Restraints457
Front Seats457
Adjustable Head Restraints457
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat (If Equipped)460
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)460
Heated Seats (If Equipped)462
Rear Seats463
Head Restraints463
Folding Down Rear Seats463
Returning The Rear Seats To Upright Position466
To Remove The Rear Cushion467
To Install The Rear Cushion467
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?468
Safety Restraints468
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints469
Front Crash Severity Sensor469
Driver's Seat Position Sensor469
Front Passenger Sensing System469
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors470
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners470
Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors470
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational471
Safety Restraints Precautions471
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts473
Energy Management Feature473
Vehicle Sensitive Mode473
Automatic Locking Mode474
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode474
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode474
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode475
Safety Belt Height Adjustment475
Safety Belt Pretensioner475
Safety Belt Extension Assembly476
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime476
Conditions Of Operation477
Belt-Minder477
The Following Are Reasons Most Often Given For Not Wearing Safety Belts (All Statistics Based On U.s. Data)479
One-Time Disable480
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature480
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)482
Important Srs Precautions482
Children And Airbags484
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?484
The Srs Consists Of485
Airbags485
The Front Passenger Sensing System will Disable (will Not Inflate) the Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag if486
The Front Passenger Sensing System Will Turn Off The Passenger Seat Side Airbag If487
If You Think That The Status Of The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Is Incorrect, Check For The Following489
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit, Do The Following490
If Objects Are Lodged And/Or Cargo Is Interfering With The Seat; Please Take The Following Steps To Remove The Obstruction490
Determining If The System Is Operational490
A Difficulty With The System Is Indicated By One Or More Of The Following491
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System491
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?492
Safety Canopy System494
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?495
Sos Post-Crash Alert System497
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)497
Safety Restraints For Children497
Important Child Restraint Precautions497
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children498
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children499
Transporting Children500
Safety Seats For Children501
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats501
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts501
Perform The Following Steps When Installing The Child Seat With Combination Lap/Shoulder Belts502
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments505
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)507
Combining Safety Belt And Latch Lower Anchors For Attaching Child Safety Seats507
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps508
The Tether Strap Anchors In Your Vehicle Are In The Following Positions(Shown From Top View)508
Perform The Following Steps To Install A Child Safety Seat With Tether Anchors508
Child Booster Seats510
When Children Should Use Booster Seats511
Types Of Booster Seats512
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts513
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance514
Tires, Wheels And Loading515
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners515
Vehicle Characteristics515
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)515
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles516
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading517
Treadwear518
Traction Aa A B C518
Temperature A B C518
Tires519
Glossary Of Tire Terminology519
Inflating Your Tires520
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer's520
To Check The Pressure In Your Tire(S)521
Tire Care522
Inspecting Your Tires522
Tire Wear522
Damage522
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)523
Tire Replacement Requirements523
Safety Practices525
Highway Hazards525
Tire And Wheel Alignment526
Tire Rotation526
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)526
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)527
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall527
Information on "P" Type Tires528
R528
H528
M+S Or M/S529
Tire Ply Composition And Material Used529
Maximum Load529
Treadwear, Traction And Temperature Grades530
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure530
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires531
Load Range/Load Inflation Limits531
Maximum Load Dual Lb. (Kg) At Psi (Kpa) Cold531
Maximum Load Single Lb. (Kg) At Psi (Kpa) Cold531
Information on "T" Type Tires532
Location Of The Tire Label532
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)533
Changing Tires With Tpms534
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)534
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed534
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly535
When Inflating Your Tires536
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure536
Snow Tires And Cables537
Vehicle Loading–With And Without A Trailer538
Base Curb Weight538
Vehicle Curb Weight538
Payload538
Cargo Weight540
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)540
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)540
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)540
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)541
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)541
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)542
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight542
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight542
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit542
Trailer Towing544
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles544
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights545
Preparing To Tow546
Safety Chains547
Trailer Brakes547
Trailer Lamps547
Driving While You Tow547
Servicing After Towing548
Trailer Towing Tips548
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat548
Recreational Towing549
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles549
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) Vehicles550
Driving551
Positions Of The Ignition551
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle551
Starting551
Important Safety Precautions552
Before Starting The Vehicle552
If Starting A Vehicle With A Manual Transmission553
Starting The Engine554
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes554
Important Ventilating Information554
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)555
Prior To Using The Engine Block Heater, Follow These Recommendations For Proper And Safe Operation555
Brakes556
How To Use The Engine Block Heater556
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)557
Using Abs557
Abs Warning Lamp557
Parking Brake558
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control (Rsc) Stability Enhancement System559
The Advancetrac With Rsc System Provides The Following Stability Enhancement Features For Certain Driving Situations560
When An Event Occurs That Activates Advancetrac With Rsc You May Experience The Following561
Traction Control (Tcs)561
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)562
Roll Stability Control (Rsc)562
Switching Off Traction Control563
Advancetrac With Rsc Features563
Trailer Sway Control (If Equipped)563
Disabling Trailer Sway Control564
Steering565
Preparing To Drive565
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)566
Brake-Shift Interlock566
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning567
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 6–Speed Automatic Transmission568
P (Park) And N (Neutral)568
R (Reverse)568
D (Drive) With Overdrive568
D (Drive) With Grade Assist569
L (Low)569
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)570
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow570
Using The Clutch570
Recommended Shift Speeds571
Upshifts During Light To Moderate Accelerations And Cruises (For Best Fuel Economy)571
Reverse571
Parking Your Vehicle571
Reverse Sensing System (If Equipped)572
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (If Equipped)574
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles574
Basic Operating Principles574
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement575
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck575
Emergency Maneuvers576
Sand576
Mud And Water577
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain578
Driving On Snow And Ice579
Maintenance And Modifications579
Driving Through Water580
Getting Roadside Assistance581
Roadside Emergencies581
Hazard Flasher Control582
Using Roadside Assistance582
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch583
Fuses And Relays583
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color584
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel584
The Fuses Are Coded As Follows585
Power Distribution Box587
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded As Follows588
Changing A Flat Tire590
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information591
T-Type Mini-Spare591
Full-Size Dissimilar Spare With Label On Wheel591
Full-Size Dissimilar Spare Without Label On Wheel592
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle593
Removing The Jack And Tools593
Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether (If Equipped)594
Tire Change Procedure595
Stowing The Jack And Tools600
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire600
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications601
Running Out Of Fuel602
Jump Starting602
Preparing Your Vehicle603
Connecting The Jumper Cables603
Removing The Jumper Cables606
Remove The Jumper Cables In The Reverse Order That They Were Connected606
Wrecker Towing608
Emergency Towing609
Getting The Services You Need610
Customer Assistance610
In California (U.s. Only)612
Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada615
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature616
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)616
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)617
Cleaning618
Washing The Exterior618
Exterior Chrome618
Waxing619
Paint Chips619
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers619
Engine620
2.5L I4620
3.0L V6 Duratec Engine621
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts621
Windows And Wiper Blades621
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens622
Interior623
If A Staining Liquid Like Coffee/Juice Has Been Spilled On The Instrument Panel Or On Interior Trim Surfaces, Clean As Follows623
Leather Seats (If Equipped)624
Underbody624
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products624
Maintenance And Specifications626
Service Recommendations626
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle626
Working With The Engine Off626
Working With The Engine On627
Opening The Hood627
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment628
2.5L I4 Engine628
Windshield Washer Fluid630
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate630
Changing The Wiper Blades631
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade632
Checking The Engine Oil632
Adding Engine Oil634
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations635
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil635
Battery636
Checking Engine Coolant638
50/50 Mixture Of Coolant And Water Provides The Following638
Adding Engine Coolant639
Recycled Engine Coolant641
Coolant Refill Capacity641
Severe Climates641
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (2.5L I4 Engine Only)642
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works642
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated643
Fuel Filter643
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels643
Observe The Following Guidelines When Handling Automotive Fuel644
Refueling645
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System646
Choosing The Right Fuel647
Octane Recommendations647
Fuel Quality648
Cleaner Air648
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container649
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy650
Measuring Techniques650
Filling The Tank650
Calculating Fuel Economy651
Driving Style-Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits651
Maintenance652
Conditions652
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates653
Emission Control System653
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)654
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing655
Brake/Clutch Fluid656
Transmission Fluid656
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)656
Low Fluid Level657
Correct Fluid Level657
High Fluid Level657
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels657
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)658
Air Filter658
Motorcraft Part Numbers660
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capasities661
Engine Data664
Engine Drivebelt Routing664
Identifying Your Vehicle665
Safety Compliance Certification Label665
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)665
Transmission Code Designations666
Genuine Ford Accessories For Your Vehicle667
Exterior Style667
Interior Style667
Lifestyle668
Peace Of Mind668
Index669