Table Of Contents - Ford Escape Hybrid 2006 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Warning Symbols5
Breaking-In The Vehicle5
Normal Vehicle Operation6
Driving The Vehicle6
Escape Hybrid Unique Operating Characteristics7
Driving To Optimize Fuel Economy9
To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles11
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow11
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance11
Cell Phone Use11
Vehicle Symbol Glossary12
Instrument Cluster14
Warning Lights And Chimes14
Warning And Control Lights14
Gauges18
Entertainment Systems20
Audio Systems20
Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Single Cd/Mp3 Radio20
Premium Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Radio24
Audiophile Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Radio25
Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Six Cd Modular Audio30
General Audio Information33
Accessory Delay33
Vehicle Navigation Radio35
Safety Information35
Navigation System35
System Overview37
Quick Start40
Energy Flow Screen41
Fuel Economy Screen44
Audio Features45
Audio Screen Display45
Volume/Power Control46
Automatic Volume Control (Avc)46
Am/Fm Select47
Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode47
Am/Fm Select In Cd Mode47
Am/Fm Select In Navigation Mode48
Cd Select48
Adjusting The Levels48
Dsp (Digital Signal Processing)49
Rewind/Fast Forward50
Seek In Cd Or Cd Dj Mode50
Seek In Navigation Mode50
Radio Station Memory Preset50
Setting Memory Preset Stations51
Autoset Memory Preset51
Starting Autoset Memory Preset51
Tune Adjust52
Stereo Indicator52
Scan Function52
Program Type (Pty) Selections52
Cd Dj53
Compression53
Shuffle53
To Access The Cd Dj54
Cd Dj Information Screen56
Cd Dj Playback56
Rewind/Fast Forward Feature57
Scan Feature57
Shuffle Mode57
Navigation Features58
Please Drive Safely58
Navigation Screen Display58
Principles Of Gps Operation59
Limited Gps Reception59
To Enter Navigation Mode59
Map Display Information60
Selecting A Destination60
Address/Intersection61
Points Of Interest61
Previous Destination62
Deleting A Previous Destination62
Entering A Destination Using The Keyboard Of Lists63
Selecting Route Criteria63
Route Calculation64
Please Proceed64
Guide Display65
True View65
Arrival66
Adding, Deleting Or Editing The Address Book66
Storing The Current Car Position In The Address Book67
Current Location67
Detours, Route Interruptions And Changes67
Detour Options68
Route Interruptions68
Navigation Menu69
Route Changes Or Cancellations69
Navigation Options69
Display Options70
System Options70
General Information71
Federal Communication Commission Compliance71
Cleaning The Display71
Map Coverage72
Latest Map Cds72
Climate Controls73
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning73
Rear Window Defroster74
Operating Tips74
Lights75
Headlamp Control75
Headlamp Battery Saver75
Autolamp Control75
Autolamp Delay System76
High Beams76
Flash To Pass77
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)77
Smart Park Lamps77
Panel Dimmer Control78
Aiming The Headlamps78
Foglamp Control78
Vertical Aim Adjustment78
Turn Signal Control80
Interior Lamps80
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps80
Bulb Replacement81
Cargo And Dome Lamp81
Headlamp Condensation81
Using The Right Bulbs81
Replacing The Interior Bulbs82
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs82
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs84
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs84
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs85
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs85
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs85
Driver Controls86
Multi-Function Lever86
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control86
Tilt Steering Wheel87
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls87
Steering Wheel Adjustment87
Center Console88
Auxiliary Power Point88
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter88
Power Point (110 Vac)89
Power Windows90
One Touch Down90
Exterior Mirrors91
Window Lock91
Power Side View Mirrors91
Fold-Away Mirrors91
Speed Control92
Heated Outside Mirrors92
Setting Speed Control92
Resuming A Set Speed93
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control93
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control93
Disengaging Speed Control94
Turning Off Speed Control94
Moon Roof95
Message Center96
Selectable Features96
Set96
Info Menu96
Average Fuel Economy97
Distance To Empty97
Instantaneous Fuel Economy98
High Voltage Battery Status98
System Check98
Units99
Language Selection99
Display On/Off100
System Warnings/Information100
Liftgate105
Cargo Shade106
Luggage Rack107
To Adjust The Cross-Bar Position107
To Remove The Cross-Bar Assembly From The Roof Rack Side Rails107
To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly To The Roof Rack Side Rails108
Locks And Security110
Keys110
Power Door Locks110
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature110
Door Key Unlocking/Locking111
Autolock111
Smart Unlocking Feature112
Relock112
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Feature112
Childproof Door Locks113
Remote Entry System113
Two Step Door Unlocking114
Locking The Doors115
Sounding A Panic Alarm115
Replacing The Battery115
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters116
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters116
Illuminated Entry117
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System118
Anti-Theft Indicator118
Illuminated Exit118
Replacement Keys119
Programming Spare Keys119
Perimeter Alarm System120
Arming The System120
Disarming The System121
Triggering The Anti-Theft System121
Seating And Safety Restraints122
Front Seats122
Adjustable Head Restraints122
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat123
Adjusting The Front Power Seat123
Rear Seats125
Heated Seats125
Head Restraints125
Folding Down Rear Seats126
Returning The Rear Seats To Upright Position128
To Remove The Rear Cushion129
Safety Restraints130
Safety System130
To Install The Rear Cushion130
How Does The Safety System Work?130
Driver Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints131
Front Crash Severity Sensor131
Driver's Seat Position Sensor131
Front Passenger Sensing System131
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors132
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners132
Safety Restraints Precautions133
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors133
Determining If The Safety System Is Operational133
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts135
Energy Management Feature135
Vehicle Sensitive Mode135
Automatic Locking Mode136
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode136
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode136
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode136
Safety Belt Height Adjustment137
Safety Belt Pretensioner137
Safety Belt Extension Assembly138
Safety Belt Maintenance138
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime139
Beltminder139
Conditions Of Operation139
One Time Disable142
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature142
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System144
Important Srs Precautions144
Children And Airbags146
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?146
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit152
Determining If The System Is Operational153
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System153
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?154
Safety Canopy System156
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?157
Safety Restraints For Children159
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles159
Important Child Restraint Precautions159
Children And Safety Belts159
Child Booster Seats160
Types Of Booster Seats161
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts162
Safety Seats For Children163
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats163
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts164
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps167
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments168
Tires, Wheels And Loading171
Vehicle Characteristics171
4Wd And Awd Systems171
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles172
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading173
Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature A173
Tires174
Temperature A B C174
Glossary Of Tire Terminology174
Tire Inflation175
Tire Care177
Inspecting Your Tires177
Tire Wear178
Damage178
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)178
Tire Replacement Requirements179
Safety Practices180
Tire And Wheel Alignment180
Highway Hazards180
Tire Rotation181
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall182
Information on "P" Type Tires183
Additional Information Contained On The Tire186
Information on "T" Type Tires187
Location Of The Tire Label187
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)188
Changing Tires With Tpms189
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)189
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed190
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly190
When Inflating Your Tires192
Using Snow Tires And Traction Devices193
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure193
Vehicle Loading194
Payload195
Cargo196
Gawr197
Gvw197
Gvwr198
Gcw198
Gcwr198
Correct Load Limit199
Trailer Towing201
Loading Instructions For Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles201
Preparing To Tow203
Hitches203
Safety Chains203
Trailer Brakes203
Driving While You Tow204
Trailer Towing Tips204
Servicing After Towing204
Recreational Towing205
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat205
Driving206
Positions Of The Ignition206
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle206
Important Safety Precautions206
Starting206
Starting The Vehicle208
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes208
Using The Engine Block/High Voltage Battery Heater209
Brakes209
Important Ventilating Information209
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)210
Using Abs210
Abs Warning Lamp210
Regenerative Braking System (Rbs)211
Parking Brake211
Steering212
Preparing To Drive212
Automatic Transmission Operation213
Brake-Shift Interlock213
Gearshift Positions Of The Ecvt214
Reverse Sensing System216
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow216
Four Wheel Drive System218
4Wd System Messages In Message Center218
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles218
Basic Operating Principles219
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement219
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck220
Emergency Maneuvers220
Sand221
Mud And Water221
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain222
Driving On Snow And Ice223
Driving Through Water224
Maintenance And Modifications224
Roadside Emergencies225
Getting Roadside Assistance225
Hazard Flasher Control226
Fuel Pump/High Voltage Shut-Off Switches227
Fuses And Relays228
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color229
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel230
Power Distribution Box232
Auxiliary Relay Box235
Changing A Flat Tire236
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information236
Tire Change Procedure238
Removing The Jack And Tools239
Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether240
Changing The Flat Tire242
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire244
Stowing The Jack And Tools244
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications246
Jump Starting246
Preparing Your Vehicle246
Connecting The Jumper Cables247
Removing The Jumper Cables250
Jump Starting The High Voltage Battery251
Wrecker Towing254
Customer Assistance256
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)262
Cleaning263
Washing The Exterior263
Waxing263
Paint Chips264
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers264
Engine264
Plastic Exterior Parts265
Windows And Wiper Blades265
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens266
Interior Trim266
Interior266
Leather Seats267
Underbody267
Car Care Products267
Maintenance And Specifications269
Service Recommendations269
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle269
High Voltage Information269
Working With The Engine Off270
Working With The Engine On270
Opening The Hood271
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment272
Windshield Washer Fluid273
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate273
Changing The Wiper Blades274
Engine Oil274
Checking The Engine Oil274
Adding Engine Oil275
Low Voltage Battery277
Low And High Voltage Battery – Storage279
Engine Coolant And Motor/Electronics Coolant280
Checking Engine Coolant280
Checking Motor/Electronics (M/E) Coolant281
Factory Fill And Coolant Specifications281
Common Instructions For Cooling Systems281
Adding Engine Coolant282
Recycled Engine Coolant284
Coolant Refill Capacity284
Severe Climates284
Fuel Filter285
About Automotive Fuels285
Fuel Information285
Fuel Filler Cap287
Refueling287
Choosing The Right Fuel288
Octane Recommendations288
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy289
Fuel Quality289
Cleaner Air289
Running Out Of Fuel289
Filling The Tank290
Calculating Fuel Economy290
Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits291
Habits291
Maintenance291
Emission Control System292
Epa Window Sticker292
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)293
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing294
Brake Fluid295
Brake Pad Replacement Information295
Transmission Fluid296
Checking Ecvt296
Air Filter(S)298
Adjusting Ecvt Fluid Levels298
High Voltage Battery Cooling Filter Maintenance299
Changing The Air Filter Element299
Part Numbers300
Changing The High Voltage Battery Air Filter Element300
Refill Capacities302
Lubricant Specifications304
Engine Data306
High Voltage Battery Data306
Vehicle Dimensions306
Identifying Your Vehicle308
Safety Compliance Certification Label308
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)309
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations310
Ford Accessories311
Scheduled Maintenance Guide313
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?313
Protecting Your Investment313
Engine Emissions Label313
Owner Checks And Services315
Review Copy315
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log316
Multi-Point Inspection316
Us Schedule317
Canadian Schedule322
Special Operating Conditions329
Special Operating Conditions And Log330
Special Operating Conditions Log331
Index335