Table Of Contents - Ford 2009 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection4
Frequently Asked Questions10
Vehicle Symbol Glossary16
Instrument Cluster18
Warning Lights And Chimes18
Gauges23
Entertainment Systems25
Audio Systems25
Am/Fm/Single Cd Or In-Dash Cd6/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System25
Setting The Clock25
Am/Fm Radio26
Rds Radio27
Cd/Mp3 Player27
Satellite Radio29
Sound Adjustments32
Extra Features33
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)33
Auxiliary Input Jack34
Required Equipment34
Usb Port35
General Audio Information36
Radio Frequencies36
Radio Reception Factors36
Cd/Cd Player Care37
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure38
Satellite Radio Information39
Sample Mp3 Structure39
Navigation System42
Sync42
Climate Controls43
Dual Automatic Temperature Control43
Operating Tips45
Rear Window Defroster46
Lights48
Headlamp Control48
Autolamp Control48
Fog Lamp Control49
Autolamp Delay System49
High Beams50
Flash To Pass50
Daytime Running Lamps50
Panel Dimmer Control51
Aiming The Headlamps51
Vertical Aim Adjustment51
Turn Signal Control52
Interior Lamps52
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps52
Cargo And Dome Lamp53
Bulb Replacement54
Ambient Lighting54
Lamp Assembly Condensation54
Using The Right Bulbs55
Replacing Interior Bulbs55
Replacing Exterior Bulbs55
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs56
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs56
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs57
Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Sidemarker/Backup Lamp Bulbs57
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs58
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs58
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs59
Driver Controls60
Multi-Function Lever60
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control60
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature60
Tilt Steering Wheel61
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls61
Steering Wheel Adjustment61
Illuminated Visot Mirror62
Electronic Compass62
Compass Zone Adjustment62
Compass Calibration Adjustment63
Center Console64
Auxiliary Power Point65
Power Point66
Power Windows67
Interrior Mirror68
One Touch Down68
Window Lock68
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror68
Exterior Mirrorrs69
Power Side View Mirrors69
Speed Control70
Fold-Away Mirrors70
Heated Outside Mirrors70
Setting Speed Control71
Disengaging Speed Control71
Resuming A Set Speed72
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control72
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control72
Steering Wheel Controls73
Radio Control Features73
Turning Off Speed Control73
Navigation System Hands Free Control Features74
Moon Roof75
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features75
Message Center76
Bounce-Back76
Bounce-Back Override76
Accessory Delay76
Selectable Features77
Reset77
Info Menu77
Odometer/Trip Odometer77
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)78
Instantaneous Fuel Economy78
Electric Energy79
Setup Menu79
Reset To English79
System Check79
Oil Life80
Units80
Autolamp Delay81
Autolock81
Autounlock81
Language81
System Warnings/Information82
Liftgate85
Cargo Area Features85
Cargo Shade85
Luggage Rack86
To Adjust The Cross-Bar Position87
To Remove The Cross-Bar Assembly From The Roof Rack Side Rails87
To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly To The Roof Rack Side Rails88
Locks And Security89
Keys89
Recommended Handling Of The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter90
Power Door Locks91
Door Key Unlocking/Locking91
Deactivating/Activating Autolock91
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure92
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure92
Message Center Procedure93
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock93
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure93
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure94
Smart Unlocking Feature94
Childproof Door Locks95
Remote Entry System95
Two Step Door Unlocking96
One Step Door Unlocking96
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking96
Locking The Doors97
Opening The Liftgate Glass97
Car Finder97
Sounding A Panic Alarm97
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters98
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters98
Illuminated Entry98
Illuminated Exit99
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry99
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry99
Securicode Keyless Entry System100
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code100
Erasing Personal Code101
Anti-Scan Feature101
Unlocking And Locking The Doors And Liftgate Using Keyless Entry101
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System102
Anti-Theft Indicator103
Automatic Arming103
Automatic Disarming103
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters And Coded Keys104
Programming Spare Keys104
Seating And Safety Restraints106
Front Seats106
Adjustable Head Restraints106
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat109
Adjusting The Front Power Seat109
Heated Seats111
Rear Seats112
Head Restraints112
Folding Down Rear Seats112
Returning The Rear Seats To Upright Position115
Safety Restraints116
To Remove The Rear Cushion116
To Install The Rear Cushion116
Personal Safety System116
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?117
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints117
Front Crash Severity Sensor118
Driver's Seat Position Sensor118
Front Passenger Sensing System118
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors119
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners119
Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors119
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational119
Safety Restraints Precautions120
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts121
Energy Management Feature122
Vehicle Sensitive Mode122
Automatic Locking Mode122
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode122
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode123
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode123
Safety Belt Height Adjustment124
Safety Belt Pretensioner124
Safety Belt Extension Assembly125
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime125
Conditions Of Operation125
Belt-Minder126
One-Time Disable128
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature128
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System130
Important Srs Precautions130
Children And Airbags132
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?132
Determining If The System Is Operational138
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit138
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System139
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?140
Safety Canopy System142
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?143
Child Restraints145
S.o.s. Post Crash Alert145
Important Child Restraint Precautions145
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children147
Transporting Children148
Safety Seats For Children149
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats149
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts150
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch Attachments153
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions155
Combining Safety Belt And Latch Lower Anchors For Attaching Seats155
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps156
Child Booster Seats157
When Children Should Use Booster Seats158
Types Of Booster Seats159
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts160
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance161
Tires, Wheels And Loading162
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners162
Vehicle Characteristics163
4Wd Systems163
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles163
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading164
Treadwear165
Traction Aa A B C165
Temperature A B C165
Tires166
Glossary Of Tire Terminology166
Tire Inflation167
Tire Care169
Inspecting Your Tires169
Tire Wear169
Damage169
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number170
Tire Replacement Requirements170
Safety Practices172
Highway Hazards172
Tire And Wheel Alignment173
Tire Rotation173
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall174
Information on "P" Type Tires175
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires178
Information on "T" Type Tires179
Location Of The Tire Label179
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)180
Changing Tires With Tpms181
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System182
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed182
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly183
When Inflating Your Tires184
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure184
Snow Tires And Cables185
Vehicle Loading185
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit190
Loading For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles191
Trailer Towing192
Preparing To Tow194
Hitches194
Safety Chains194
Trailer Brakes194
Trailer Lamps195
Driving While You Tow195
Servicing After Towing195
Trailer Towing Tips195
Recreational Towing196
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat196
Driving197
Starting197
Positions Of The Ignition197
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle197
Important Safety Precautions198
Starting The Vehicle199
Engine Block/High Voltage Battery Heater200
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes200
Important Ventilating Information200
Brakes202
How To Use The Engine Block Heater202
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)202
Using Abs203
Abs Warning Lamp203
Regenerative Braking System (Rbs)203
Parking Brake204
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control205
Stability Enhancement System205
Traction Control (Tcs)207
Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)208
Roll Stability Control (Rsc )208
Steering209
Switching Off Electronic Stability Control209
Electronic Stability Control Features209
Preparing To Drive210
Automatic Transmission Operation211
Brake-Shift Interlock211
Gearshift Positions Of The Ecvt212
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow213
Reverse Sensing System214
Four Wheel Drive System216
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles216
Basic Operating Principles216
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement217
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck217
Emergency Maneuvers218
Sand218
Mud And Water219
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain220
Driving On Snow And Ice221
Maintenance And Modifications221
Driving Through Water222
Roadside Emergencies223
Getting Roadside Assistance223
Hazard Flasher Control225
Fuel Pump/High Voltage Shut-Off Switches225
Fuses And Relays227
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color227
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel228
Power Distribution Box231
Auxiliary Relay Box234
Changing A Flat Tire235
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information235
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle237
Removing The Jack And Tools238
Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether239
Tire Change Procedure240
Stowing The Jack And Tools243
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire244
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications245
Running Out Of Fuel246
Jump Starting247
Preparing Your Vehicle247
Connecting The Jumper Cables248
Removing The Jumper Cables250
Wrecker Towing252
Emergency Towing253
Customer Assistance254
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)260
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)261
Cleaning262
Washing The Exterior262
Exterior Chrome262
Waxing263
Paint Chips263
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers263
Engine264
Plastic Exterior Parts264
Windows And Wiper Blades265
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens265
Interior266
Leather Seats267
Underbody267
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products268
Maintenance And Specifications269
Service Recommendations269
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle269
Working With The Engine Off270
Opening The Hood271
Working With The Engine On271
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment272
Windshield Washer Fluid273
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate273
Changing The Wiper Blades274
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade275
Checking The Engine Oil275
Adding Engine Oil276
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations277
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil277
Low Voltage Battery278
Engine Coolant And Motor/Electronics Coolant280
Low And High Voltage Battery – Storage280
Checking Engine Coolant281
Checking Motor/Electronics (M/E) Coolant282
Factory Fill And Coolant Specifications282
Common Instructions For Cooling Systems282
Adding Engine Coolant283
Recycled Engine Coolant285
Coolant Refill Capacity285
Severe Climates285
Fuel Filter286
What To Know About Automotive Fuels286
Fuel Information286
Refueling288
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System288
Choosing The Right Fuel289
Octane Recommendations290
Fuel Quality290
Cleaner Air291
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container291
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy292
Measuring Techniques292
Filling The Tank293
Calculating Fuel Economy293
Driving Style294
Habits294
Maintenance294
Emission Control System295
Conditions295
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates295
On Board Diagnostics296
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing297
Brake Fluid298
Transmission Fluid298
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid298
Low Fluid Level299
Correct Fluid Level299
Air Filter300
High Fluid Level300
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels300
High Voltage Battery Cooling Filter Maintenance301
Changing The Air Filter Element301
Changing The High Voltage Battery Air Filter Element302
Motorcraft Part Numbers303
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities304
Engine Data306
Engine Drivebelt Routing306
High Voltage Battery Data306
Identifying Your Vehicle307
Safety Compliance Certification Label307
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)307
Transmission Code Designations308
Accessories309
Peace Of Mind310
Wheel Locks310
Scheduled Maintenance Guide311
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?311
Protecting Your Investment311
Oil, Fluids And Flushing312
Engine Emissions Label312
Genuine Ford Parts And Service312
Convenience313
Factory-Trained Technicians313
Factory Authorized Systems Checks313
Genuine Ford And Motorcraft Replacement Parts314
Value Shopping for Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs314
Owner Checks And Services314
Refer To Mileage Intervals For Additional Checks And Services314
Multi-Point Inspection315
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log316
Additional Information Available On The Web316
Special Operating Conditions And Log321
Special Operating Conditions Log323
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record325
Index327