Index - Ford Escape Owner's Manual

A
Accessory delay ..........................56
Air cleaner filter ...............273, 275
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................112, 121, 124
and child safety seats ............114
description ..............112, 121, 124
disposal ....................................127
driver airbag ............114, 122, 125
indicator light .........121, 123, 126
operation .................114, 122, 125
passenger airbag .....114, 122, 125
side airbag ...............................121
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................192
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................253
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................179
Anti-theft system ..................84, 87
arming the system ....................87
disarming a triggered system ..88
triggering ...................................88
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 26, 31
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................270
fluid, checking ........................270
Automatic transmission ............182
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................184
fluid, refill capacities ..............276
fluid, specification ..................280
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..278, 280
2006 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
refill capacities ........................276
B
Battery .......................................251
acid, treating emergencies .....251
battery saver .............................47
jumping a disabled battery ....220
maintenance-free ....................251
replacement, specifications ...275
servicing ..................................251
BeltMinder .................................107
Brakes ................................178–179
anti-lock ...................................179
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................179
fluid, checking and adding ....270
fluid, refill capacities ..............276
fluid, specifications .........278, 280
lubricant specifications ..278, 280
parking ....................................180
shift interlock ..........................182
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....276
Cargo area shade ........................71
Cargo cover .................................72
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............127
child safety belts ....................127
Child safety seats ......................131
attaching with tether straps ..135
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ..............................132
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............236
instrument panel ....................238

Index

287