Ford Escape 2006 Owner's Manual
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Introducción
Luces de advertencia y control
AM/FM Estéreo con capacidad para seis CD
AM/FM Estereo con CD/MP3
AM/FM Estéreo y tocacintas con CD
Control de calefacción solamente
Control manual de calefacción y aire acondicionado
Desempañador de la ventana trasera
Reemplazo de bombillas (focos)
Control del limpiaparabrisas y lavaparabrisas
Ajuste del volante de dirección
Ventanas eléctricas
Sistema antirrobo
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  • Page 1 Controles del conductor Control del limpiaparabrisas y lavaparabrisas Ajuste del volante de dirección Ventanas eléctricas Espejos Control de velocidad Centro de mensajes Seguridad y seguros Llaves Seguros Sistema antirrobo (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cambio de las llantas Torsión de tuercas de seguridad Arranque con cables pasacorriente Remolque con grúa de auxilio Asistencia al cliente Reportar defectos de seguridad (sólo EE.UU.) Limpieza (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ford Motor Company. Ford puede cambiar el contenido sin previo aviso y sin incurrir en ninguna obligación.
  • Page 4: Introducción

    Mientras más sepa y entienda de él, mayores serán la seguridad y el placer al manejarlo. Para obtener más información acerca de Ford Motor Company y sus productos, visite los siguientes sitios Web: • En los Estados Unidos: www.ford.com •...
  • Page 5 La información sobre protección medioambiental se destaca en este manual con el símbolo del árbol. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 6 Los asientos de niños o de bebés orientados hacia atrás y montados en el asiento delantero no se deben colocar NUNCA frente a una bolsa de aire del pasajero activa. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 7 Para acceder a esta información, equipos especiales deben estar conectados directamente a los módulos de grabación. Ford Motor Company y Ford of Canada no tienen acceso a la información de la grabadora de datos de eventos sin tener su consentimiento, a menos que se cumpla con una orden judicial o si lo requiere la ley, las autoridades gubernamentales u otras terceras partes que actúen como autoridad...
  • Page 8 Lo más importante que puede hacer para prevenir un choque es evitar las distracciones y estar atento al camino. Espere hasta que sea seguro operar el equipo de comunicaciones móviles. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 9 Al consultar las páginas del suplemento, puede identificar correctamente las características, recomendaciones y especificaciones únicas para su vehículo. Consulte el Manual del propietario para ver toda la información y advertencias requeridas. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 10 Faros de niebla Compartimiento de delanteros fusibles Restablecimiento de la Limpiaparabrisas y bomba de combustible lavaparabrisas Desempañador y Desempañador y descarchador del descarchador de la parabrisas ventana trasera (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 11 Filtro de aire del motor gases Filtro de aire del compartimiento de Gato pasajeros Check fuel cap (Revisar Advertencia de presión el tapón del de llanta desinflada combustible) (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 12: Grupo De Instrumentos

    En condiciones de falla de encendido del motor, las temperaturas excesivas de escape podrían dañar el convertidor catalítico, el sistema de combustible, las cubiertas del piso interior u otros componentes del vehículo, pudiendo provocar un incendio. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 13 Se puede producir una disminución importante en el rendimiento de los frenos. Le tomará más tiempo detener el vehículo. Haga que el distribuidor autorizado revise el vehículo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 14 Nivel bajo de combustible: se ilumina cuando el nivel de combustible en el tanque de combustible está en el nivel vacío o casi vacío (consulte Indicador de combustible en este capítulo). Sin centro de mensajes (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 15 Securilock . Control de velocidad: se ilumina cuando el control de velocidad está activado. Se apaga cuando el sistema del control de velocidad se desactiva. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 16 Campanilla de advertencia del direccional: suena cuando se ha activado la palanca del direccional para señalizar una vuelta y no se desactiva después de que el vehículo ha manejado más de 0.8 km (1/2 milla). (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 17: Indicadores

    Nunca quite el tapón del depósito del líquido refrigerante mientras el motor esté caliente o en funcionamiento. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 18 La flecha cerca del icono de la bomba de combustible indica en qué lado del vehículo está ubicada la puerta de llenado de combustible. Para obtener más información, consulte Llenado del tanque en el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 19: Sistemas De Audio

    El juego para habilitar la recepción satelital está disponible en su distribuidor. Se incluyen instrucciones detalladas acerca de la recepción satelital con el juego de instalación del distribuidor. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 20 TREB y luego SEL para disminuir o aumentar la salida de sonidos agudos. 7. SEL (seleccionar): úselo con los controles de graves, agudos, balance y distribución para ajustar los niveles. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 21 Presione MENU hasta que aparezca SHUFFLE en la pantalla. Use SEL para seleccionar SHUFFLE DISC (Selección aleatoria de disco), SHUFFLE TRAC (Selección aleatoria de pista) o SHUFFLE OFF (Selección aleatoria desactivada). (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 22 Mantenga presionado el control del volumen durante cinco segundos. Luego, presione SEL para aumentar ( ) o disminuir ( ) el ajuste de volumen. El nivel aparece en la visualización. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 23 CD Ford. No se deben insertar en el reproductor de CD discos de forma irregular, que tengan una película protectora antirrayaduras ni discos con etiquetas caseras de papel (adhesivas).
  • Page 24 El número del disco y el número de la pista se iluminan en la visualización. Si ya hay un CD cargado en el sistema, presione CD para ingresar al modo de CD y seleccionar el CD que desea reproducir. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 25 Debido a incompatibilidad técnica, ciertos discos compactos grabables y regrabables podrían no funcionar correctamente cuando se usan en reproductores de CD Ford. No se deben insertar en el reproductor de CD discos de forma irregular, que tengan una película protectora antirrayaduras ni discos con etiquetas caseras de papel (adhesivas).
  • Page 26 CD actual en orden aleatorio. 9. RPT (Repeat) (Repetir): presione para repetir la pista de CD actual. La pista se repetirá continuamente hasta que RPT se presione nuevamente. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 27 16. Puerta de CD: inserte los CD con la etiqueta hacia arriba. 17. FM 1/2: presione para ingresar al modo FM. Presione para alternar entre FM1 y FM2. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 28 El último campo de texto que aparece en la visualización se convertirá en la nueva pantalla de mensajes predeterminada. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 29 8. Balance: presione BAL y luego para cambiar el sonido entre las bocinas izquierdas y derechas. Fade (Distribución): presione FADE; luego presione SEL para cambiar el sonido a las bocinas delanteras/traseras. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 30 10. REPEAT (Repetir): presiónelo para repetir la pista del CD actual. 11. SHUFFLE (Selección aleatoria): presiónelo para reproducir pistas de CD/MP3 del disco actual en forma aleatoria. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 31 CD. Las unidades de CD están diseñadas para reproducir solamente discos compactos de audio de 12 cm (4.75 pulgadas) impresos comercialmente. Debido a incompatibilidad técnica, ciertos discos (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 32 Sistemas de audio compactos grabables y regrabables podrían no funcionar correctamente cuando se usan en reproductores de CD Ford. No se deben insertar en el reproductor de CD discos de forma irregular, que tengan una película protectora antirrayaduras ni discos con etiquetas caseras de papel (adhesivas). La etiqueta se puede despegar y hacer que el CD se atasque.
  • Page 33 CD Ford. No se deben insertar en el reproductor de CD discos de forma irregular, que tengan una película protectora antirrayaduras ni discos con etiquetas caseras de papel (adhesivas).
  • Page 34 Presione MENU hasta que aparezca COMPRESS. Presione SEL para activar o desactivar la función. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 35 Presione para mostrar el estado de repetición. Presione nuevamente para alternar el estado. 9. Balance: presione BAL y luego para cambiar el sonido entre las bocinas izquierdas y derechas. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 36 12. FOLDER (Archivo) presiónelo para acceder al próximo archivo del directorio de MP3. 13. FOLDER (Archivo) presiónelo para acceder al próximo archivo del directorio de MP3. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 37 Se incluyen instrucciones detalladas acerca de la recepción satelital con el juego de instalación del distribuidor. Juego satelital instalado por el distribuidor disponible sólo en Estados Unidos continental. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 38 • Sobrecarga de estación: al pasar por una torre de radiodifusión, una señal más potente puede rebasar a otra más débil y escucharse mientras aparece en el radio la frecuencia de la estación débil. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 39 Debido a incompatibilidad técnica, ciertos discos compactos grabables y regrabables podrían no funcionar correctamente cuando se usan en reproductores de CD Ford. No se deben insertar en el reproductor de CD discos de forma irregular, que tengan una película protectora antirrayaduras ni discos con etiquetas caseras de papel (adhesivas).
  • Page 40 Garantía y servicio del sistema de audio: consulte el Manual de garantía para obtener información sobre la garantía del sistema de audio. Si es necesario realizar servicio, consulte a su distribuidor o a un técnico calificado. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 41: Controles De Temperatura Interior

    • Retire toda la nieve, hielo u hojas del área de admisión de aire en la parte inferior del parabrisas. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 42 : distribuye el aire exterior a través de los respiraderos del desempañador del parabrisas y del piso. El aire acondicionado se encenderá en forma automática para deshumedecer el aire. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 43 No coloque objetos encima del tablero de instrumentos, ya que se pueden transformar en proyectiles en un choque o una parada repentina. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 44: Desempañador De La Ventana Trasera

    El desempañador se desactiva automáticamente después de 15 minutos o al girar el encendido a la posición 1 (LOCK). Para desactivar manualmente el desempañador antes de que transcurran 15 minutos, vuelva a presionar el control. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 45: Sistema De Luces

    OFF. Consulte Sistema de retardo de encendido automático de luces (si está instalado) para programar el tiempo de retardo de apagado automático de los faros delanteros. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 46 (hasta 3 minutos). Luces altas Empuje la palanca hacia el tablero de instrumentos para activarlas. Jale la palanca hacia usted para desactivarlas. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 47 DRL estén activados (el control de los faros delanteros esté en la posición OFF). (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 48 Los faros delanteros del vehículo han sido correctamente enfocados en la planta de ensamblaje. Si el vehículo ha tenido un accidente, un técnico de servicio calificado debe revisar la alineación de los faros delanteros. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 49 6. Mueva el paño oscuro para cubrir el faro delantero derecho y repita los pasos 4 y 5 del faro delantero izquierdo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 50: Control De Las Direccionales

    (sin toldo corredizo) están ubicados en la luz superior de techo. Presione el botón en cualquier lado de cada luz de mapa para encenderlas. Presione el botón nuevamente para apagar las luces. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 51 Esta condensación es normal y se despejará en un lapso de 45 minutos después de que los faros delanteros comiencen a funcionar. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 52 Todos los focos de reemplazo son transparentes, excepto cuando se indique. Para reemplazar todas las luces del tablero, consulte a su distribuidor. Cambio de los focos interiores Revise frecuentemente el funcionamiento de todos los focos. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 53 Nota: la base de metal de los focos se calienta mucho durante el funcionamiento de los faros delanteros. Asegúrese de que la base del foco se enfríe antes de manipularla. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 54 5. Saque el foco del socket y ponga el foco nuevo. 6. Para completar la instalación, siga el procedimiento de desmontaje en orden inverso. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 55 1. Quite los dos tornillos y retire el conjunto de la luz de la compuerta levadiza. 2. Quite el sujetador del foco del conjunto de la luz presionando los ganchos de resorte. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 56 Para el reemplazo de los focos, consulte a un distribuidor o a un técnico calificado. Reemplazo de los focos de los faros de niebla Para el reemplazo de los focos, consulte a un distribuidor o a un técnico calificado. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 57: Controles Del Conductor

    OFF y suelte para realizar un recorrido de limpieza. Lavaparabrisas: para activar la función de lavaparabrisas, jale el control hacia usted. Suelte el control para detener el rociado del líquido lavaparabrisas. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 58 Esto bloqueará el volante de la dirección en esa posición. Nunca ajuste el volante de la dirección cuando el vehículo esté en movimiento. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 59 (1) es esencial. Tenga cuidado cuando lo corte para dejarlo del largo correcto. Si corta demasiado el accionador de hule (1), el transmisor de refacción (6) (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 60 (3) para activar el transmisor (6). Espejo de visera iluminado (si está instalado) Levante la cubierta del espejo para encender las luces del espejo de la visera. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 61 El encendedor saldrá de su posición de calentamiento cuando esté listo para su utilización. El uso incorrecto del encendedor puede provocar daños que no los cubre la garantía. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 62: Ventanas Eléctricas

    Nota: los interruptores de la ventana no se encenderán si el control del seguro de la ventana está en la posición LOCKED (Bloqueado). (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 63 (oscuridad) cuando luces brillantes (destellantes) se reflejen en el espejo. Al detectar luz brillante desde atrás del vehículo, el espejo se ajusta automáticamente (se oscurece) para reducir al mínimo el deslumbramiento. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 64: Espejos

    3. Vuelva a la posición central para asegurar los espejos en su lugar. Espejos plegables Jale cuidadosamente hacia adentro los espejos exteriores al manejar por un espacio angosto, como por ejemplo, en un lavado automático de automóviles. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 65: Control De Velocidad

    4. Suelte el pedal del acelerador. 5. Se encenderá la luz indicadora en el grupo de instrumentos. Nota: • La velocidad del vehículo puede variar momentáneamente al subir y bajar una colina empinada. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 66 • Mantenga presionado el control CST (Marcha libre) hasta alcanzar la velocidad deseada y luego suelte el control. También puede usar el control CST para usar la (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 67 Para operar la posición de ventilación de techo corredizo: • Para abrirlo, mantenga presionada la parte delantera del control. Esto abrirá la ventilación. • Para cerrarlo, mantenga presionada la parte trasera del control. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 68: Centro De Mensajes

    Características para seleccionar Set (Establecer) Este botón se usa para seleccionar y restablecer diversas funciones del Menú INFO. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 69 2. Registre el ahorro de combustible en carretera para referencia futura. Es importante presionar el control SET luego de programar el control de velocidad, para obtener lecturas exactas del ahorro de combustible en carretera. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 70 Unidades (inglesas, métricas) 1. Seleccione esta función en el menú INFO para ver las unidades actuales. 2. Presione el control SET para cambiar de Inglés a Métrico. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 71 INFO para ver el idioma actual. 2. Al presionar el control SET, el centro de mensajes realiza un ciclo a través de todas las opciones de idioma. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 72 Puerta de pasajeros abierta Rear left door ajar (Puerta trasera izquierda abierta) Rear right door ajar (Puerta trasera derecha abierta) Freno de estacionamiento activado La advertencia vuelve después de 10 minutos (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 73 Si la advertencia permanece encendida o continúa encendiéndose, comuníquese con su distribuidor a la brevedad posible. Nunca quite el tapón del depósito del líquido refrigerante mientras el motor esté caliente o en funcionamiento. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 74 LOW FUEL (Nivel bajo de combustible) Aparece en pantalla como recordatorio previo a una condición de combustible bajo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 75 útil del aceite alcanza 0%, aparece el mensaje ENGINE OIL CHANGE NOW. Se requiere efectuar un cambio de aceite cada vez que el centro de mensajes lo indique. USE SÓLO ACEITES DE MOTOR RECOMENDADOS. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 76 • Sensor de puertas • Frenos • Luces exteriores • Sistema de emisiones • Info de 4WD Si estos mensajes se presentan regularmente, comuníquese con su distribuidor Ford a la brevedad. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 77 CUBIERTA DE CARGA (SI ESTÁ INSTALADA) Si su vehículo cuenta con una cubierta de carga, puede usarla para cubrir elementos en el área de carga. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 78 La cubierta se puede sacar para conseguir mayor espacio de almacenamiento. 2. Para cerrar, baje la cubierta y empuje la manilla hasta que escuche un chasquido. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 79 1. Suelte el control de accionamiento con el pulgar de ambos extremos de la barra transversal (ambas barras transversales son ajustables). (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 80 (si está instalada) en los rieles laterales de la parrilla portaequipaje de techo: 1. Asegúrese de que ambos conjuntos de barra transversal se instalen con la flecha F (delantera) mirando hacia la parte delantera del vehículo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 81 45 kg (100 lbs). Distribuya la carga lo más pareja posible en ambas parrillas, cuando está extendida o recogida. Siempre asegure las cargas con anillos apretados o con los accesorios para parrillas portaequipaje, disponibles en su Distribuidor Ford local. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204)
  • Page 82 No haga pivotar la parrilla portaequipaje interior hacia abajo hasta que esté completamente extendida. Si no la extiende por completo puede (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 83 No maneje el vehículo si la parrilla portaequipaje interior está extendida y cargada, pero no está fija en los receptores. Esto puede provocar condiciones de manejo peligrosas. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 84 2. Levante la parrilla interior (que pivotea en las bisagras). (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 85 3. Apriete los tornillos con el desarmador Torx T-25. 4. Asegúrese de que la barra transversal esté apretada y fija en su lugar antes de intentar colocar la carga. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 86 Coloque la carga sólo en el área designada. Al colocar la carga fuera del área aprobada se podrían producir lesiones personales y daño en el vehículo que la garantía no cubre. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 87 Evite vueltas cerradas, exceso de velocidad y maniobras bruscas en estos vehículos. No manejar con cuidado puede aumentar el riesgo de pérdida de control del vehículo, volcaduras, lesiones personales y muerte. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 88: Seguridad Y Seguros

    3. Gire el encendido desde la posición 3 (RUN) a la posición 1 (LOCK). 4. Presione tres veces el control de desbloqueo eléctrico de las puertas que está en el panel de la puerta. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 89 (si está instalada) comenzará el proceso de armado. Para más información acerca de la alarma perimétrica, consulte Sistema de alarma perimétrica (si está instalado) posteriormente en este capítulo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 90 8. Presione una vez el control de desbloqueo eléctrico de las puertas que está en el panel de la puerta. Nota: el claxon sonará una vez para (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 91 SISTEMA DE ENTRADA A CONTROL REMOTO (SI ESTÁ INSTALADO) Este dispositivo cumple con la parte 15 de las normas FCC (Federal Communications Commission - Comisión federal de comunicaciones) y (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 92 2. Presione y vuelva a soltarlo en un lapso de tres segundos para abrir las puertas de pasajeros, la compuerta levadiza y el vidrio de la compuerta levadiza. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 93 (START) o bien, espere que la alarma se interrumpa en aproximadamente 3 minutos. Nota: la alarma de emergencia sólo funcionará cuando el encendido esté en la posición 1 (LOCK) o 2 (ACCESSORY). (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 94 Reemplazo de transmisores de entrada a control remoto perdidos Si desea volver a programar su transmisor de entrada a control remoto porque perdió uno, o le gustaría adquirir transmisores de entrada a (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 95 8. Repita el Paso 6 para programar cada transmisor de entrada a control remoto adicional. 9. Gire el encendido a la posición 1 (LOCK) después de que haya terminado de programar todos los transmisores de entrada a control remoto. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 96: Sistema Antirrobo

    Nota: el sistema antirrobo pasivo SecuriLock no es compatible con los sistemas de arranque remoto de refacción que no sean Ford. El uso de estos sistemas puede provocar problemas en el arranque del vehículo y una pérdida de la protección de seguridad.
  • Page 97 Programación de duplicados de las llaves Puede programar llaves codificadas propias para su vehículo. Consejos: • Se puede codificar un máximo de ocho llaves para su vehículo. • Use sólo llaves SecuriLock . (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 98 Mantenga el encendido en la posición 3 (RUN) durante al menos tres segundos, pero no por más de diez. 9. Quite la llave codificada recientemente programada del encendido. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 99 Cuando cierra el vehículo usando cualquiera de los tres métodos mencionados anteriormente: • las luces de estacionamiento/direccionales destellarán una vez para indicar que el cofre, cada puerta y la compuerta levadiza están cerrados. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 100 • Gire la llave en el encendido hacia la posición 3 (RUN) o 4 (START). Nota: la llave debe ser una llave codificada, programada, válida. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 101: Asientos Y Sistemas De Seguridad

    Los apoyacabezas se pueden mover hacia arriba y hacia abajo. Empuje el control lateral y empuje hacia abajo el apoyacabezas para bajarlo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 102 Ajuste del asiento eléctrico delantero (si está instalado) El control está ubicado en el costado exterior del cojín del asiento. Presione para levantar o bajar la parte delantera del cojín del asiento. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 103 Para ajustar correctamente el apoyacabezas, levántelo de modo que quede directamente detrás de su cabeza o lo más cerca posible de esa posición. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 104 Presione el control para bajar o quitar el apoyacabezas. Plegado de los asientos traseros 1. Levante el apoyacabezas del asiento trasero y sáquelo. 2. Guarde el apoyacabezas debajo del asiento delantero. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 105 Esto asegura que el cinturón de seguridad no quede atrapado en el paso del plegado del respaldo del asiento. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 106 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 107 3. Quite el apoyacabezas que está guardado debajo del asiento del pasajero delantero y vuelva a colocarlo en la posición original en el respaldo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 108: Sistemas De Seguridad

    El Personal Safety System (Sistema de seguridad personal) de su vehículo consta de: • Sistemas de seguridad suplementarios de bolsas de aire de doble etapa para el conductor y el pasajero. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 109 Las bolsas de aire de doble etapa tienen la capacidad de ajustar el nivel de energía de inflado de la bolsa de aire. Un nivel menor de energía se (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 110 Si debe usar un asiento para niños con vista hacia adelante en el asiento delantero, mueva el asiento completamente hacia atrás. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 111 En choques frontales, los pretensores del cinturón de seguridad se pueden activar solos o, si el choque es suficientemente grave, se pueden activar junto con las bolsas de aire delanteras. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 112 A menos que se repare, es posible que el sistema no funcione correctamente en caso de un choque. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 113 2) Nunca se pase el cinturón de seguridad alrededor del cuello por encima del hombro. 3) Nunca use un cinturón para más de una persona. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 114 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 115 Asientos de seguridad para niños más adelante en este capítulo. Uso del modo de bloqueo automático • Abroche la combinación de cinturón pélvico y de hombros. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 116 Manual del taller. Si no se reemplaza el conjunto de cinturón y retractor, el riesgo de lesiones en caso de un choque puede aumentar. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 117 Consulte la sección Mantenimiento de los cinturones de seguridad en este capítulo. Si no reemplaza el ensamblaje del cinturón de seguridad con las condiciones indicadas anteriormente puede provocar graves lesiones en caso de choque. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 118 (si están instalados), la guía del cinturón de hombros en el respaldo (si está instalada), el anclaje de la correa y LATCH de asientos de seguridad para niños y los accesorios de fijación. Ford Motor Company recomienda reemplazar todos los conjuntos de cinturón de seguridad que se usan en vehículos que han participado en un accidente.
  • Page 119 Los usos del cinturón de seguridad del conductor y pasajero se monitorean y cualquiera de ellos puede activar la característica (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 120 5 minutos o hasta que se abrochen los cuando ha transcurrido más de cinturones de seguridad. 1 a 2 minutos desde que el interruptor de encendido se ha ajustado en ON... (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 121 “No voy lejos” 3 de 4 choques fatales ocurren dentro de 40 km (25 millas) de casa. “Los cinturones son Ford diseña sus cinturones de incómodos” seguridad para aumentar la comodidad. Si se siente incómodo, pruebe las diferentes posiciones del anclaje superior del cinturón y...
  • Page 122 Para desactivar (una vez) o inhabilitar la característica BeltMinder , siga las indicaciones que aparecen a continuación. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 123 (Aproximadamente 1 minuto.) • El paso 3 se debe completar dentro de los 50 segundos transcurridos después de que se apaga la luz de advertencia del cinturón de seguridad. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 124: Bolsas De Aire

    • Después de recibir la confirmación, el proceso de desactivación o activación está completo. SISTEMA DE SUJECIÓN SUPLEMENTARIO DE BOLSA DE AIRE (SRS) (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 125 • Mueva su asiento hacia atrás lo más posible, sin dejar de alcanzar cómodamente los pedales. • Recline levemente el asiento uno o dos grados desde la posición vertical. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 126 No intente revisar, reparar ni modificar los sistemas de sujeción suplementarios de bolsa de aire ni sus fusibles. Consulte a su distribuidor Ford o Lincoln Mercury. Las modificaciones en el extremo delantero del vehículo, incluido bastidor, defensa, estructura del extremo delantero de la carrocería, ganchos de tracción y las piezas que rodean el pilar B...
  • Page 127 Las bolsas de aire delanteras están diseñadas para inflarse en choques frontales y semifrontales, no en volcaduras, impactos laterales ni impactos traseros, a menos que el choque provoque una desaceleración longitudinal suficiente. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 128 Los componentes del sistema de bolsa de aire se calientan después del inflado. No los toque después del inflado. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 129 Incluso con el sistema de detección del pasajero delantero, los niños de 12 años o menores deben asegurarse apropiadamente en el asiento trasero. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 130 Si la luz indicadora permanece encendida aun después de este paso, recomiende al pasajero que ocupe un asiento trasero. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 131 3 anillos, cartera pequeña, botella de agua) Mediano (por ejemplo, Encendida Desactivada maletines pesados, equipaje completo) Asiento vacío, objeto Encendida Desactivada pequeño o mediano con cinturón de seguridad puesto (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 132 En caso de que sea necesario modificar un sistema avanzado de bolsa de aire delantera para acomodar a una persona discapacitada, comuníquese con el Centro de relaciones con el cliente Ford al número de teléfono que aparece en la sección Atención al cliente de esta Guía del propietario.
  • Page 133 No intente revisar, reparar ni modificar el SRS de bolsas de aire, sus fusibles ni la cubierta de un asiento que contenga una bolsa de aire. Consulte a su distribuidor Ford o Lincoln Mercury. Todos los ocupantes del vehículo deben usar siempre los cinturones de seguridad, incluso si se cuenta con un SRS de bolsas de aire.
  • Page 134 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 135 • La luz de disponibilidad (la misma para el sistema de bolsas de aire delanteras) destellará o permanecerá encendida. • La luz de disponibilidad no se iluminará inmediatamente después de activar el encendido. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 136 Canopy , sus fusibles, el tapizado de los pilares A, B, o C ni el forro del techo en un vehículo que contenga Safety Canopy . Consulte a su distribuidor Ford o Lincoln Mercury. Todos los ocupantes del vehículo, incluido el conductor, deben usar siempre los cinturones de seguridad, incluso si se cuenta con un SRS de bolsas de aire y el sistema Safety Canopy .
  • Page 137 El sistema Safety Canopy , en combinación con los cinturones de seguridad, pueden ayudar a reducir el riesgo de lesiones graves en caso de un choque de impacto lateral importante o de una volcadura. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 138 Varios componentes del sistema Safety Canopy calientan después del inflado. No los toque después del inflado. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 139 También vea Sistema de sujeción suplementario de bolsas de aire (SRS) en este capítulo para obtener instrucciones especiales sobre cómo usar las bolsas de aire. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 140: Asientos De Seguridad Para Niños

    Si acerca el niño al centro del vehículo, puede ayudar a que el cinturón de hombros se ajuste correctamente. No deje niños, adultos que requieren supervisión ni mascotas solos en el vehículo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 141 Para que el cinturón pélvico y de hombros se ajuste mejor en los niños que han superado el tamaño de los asientos de seguridad para niños, Ford Motor Company recomienda el uso de un reforzador de colocación de cinturón. Los asientos auxiliares ubican a los niños de tal manera que los cinturones de seguridad se puedan ajustar mejor.
  • Page 142 Si utiliza un asiento auxiliar sin cinturón de hombros, aumenta el riesgo que la cabeza del niño se golpee contra una superficie dura en caso de un choque. Por esta razón, nunca use un asiento auxiliar sólo con (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 143 • Inserte la lengüeta del cinturón en la hebilla correspondiente hasta que escuche un chasquido y sienta que se engancha. Asegúrese de ajustar firmemente la lengüeta en la hebilla. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 144 36 kg (80 lb) que usan un arnés de torso superior y un reforzador de colocación de cinturón. Ford recomienda el uso de un asiento de seguridad para niños que tenga una correa superior de sujeción. Instale el asiento de seguridad para niños en una posición con LATCH y anclajes de correa.
  • Page 145 3. Mientras los mantiene juntos, pase la lengüeta a través del asiento para niños de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante. Asegúrese de que la correa del cinturón no esté torcida. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 146 7. Jale la parte del cinturón pélvico a través del asiento para niños hacia la hebilla y jale hacia arriba del cinturón de hombros, mientras presiona el asiento para niños con la rodilla. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 147 Es posible que la correa de sujeción no funcione correctamente si se engancha en un lugar distinto al anclaje de sujeción correcto. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 148 5. Instale el asiento de seguridad para niños firmemente usando los anclajes LATCH o los cinturones de seguridad. Siga las instrucciones de este capítulo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 149 SÓLO SI el fabricante de estos asientos recomienda que se instale en los anclajes que tienen una separación de hasta 500 mm (20 pulg). (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 150 Verifique que los anclajes mantengan el asiento en su lugar. Si el asiento de seguridad no está correctamente anclado, el riesgo de que un niño resulte lesionado en un choque aumenta considerablemente. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 151: Llantas, Ruedas Y Carga

    Estudie el Manual del propietario y sus suplementos para obtener información específica acerca de las características del equipo, las instrucciones para un manejo seguro y las precauciones adicionales para reducir el riesgo de accidentes o lesiones graves. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 152 AWD pueden acelerar mejor que los de tracción en dos ruedas en situaciones que requieran baja tracción, éstos no frenan más rápido. Siempre maneje a una velocidad segura. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 153 Estas diferencias que hacen que su vehículo sea tan versátil también provocan que se maniobre en forma diferente a otros vehículos comunes de pasajeros. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 154 Departamento de Transportes de Estados Unidos: grados de calidad de llantas: el Ministerio de transportes de Estados Unidos exige que Ford Motor Company le proporcione la siguiente información acerca de los grados de las llantas exactamente como el gobierno la ha redactado.
  • Page 155 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 156 Para un funcionamiento seguro de su vehículo, es necesario que sus llantas estén infladas correctamente. Recuerde que una llanta puede perder hasta la mitad de su presión de aire y sin verse desinflada. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 157 Es muy importante que adquiera un indicador de presión de llantas confiable, ya que los indicadores automáticos de las estaciones de servicio pueden ser inexactos. Ford Motor Company recomienda el uso de indicadores de presión de llantas tipo digitales o cuadrantes en lugar de los indicadores de presión de...
  • Page 158: Inflado De Llantas

    Siempre infle sus llantas según la presión de inflado recomendada por Ford, incluso si ésta es menor a la información de presión de inflado máxima que aparece en la llanta. La presión de inflado de las llantas recomendada por Ford se encuentra en la Etiqueta de certificación del...
  • Page 159 7. Verifique los costados para asegurarse que no haya ranuras, cortes ni protuberancias. REQUERIMIENTOS DE REEMPLAZO DE LLANTAS Su vehículo está equipado con llantas diseñadas para proporcionar una marcha y capacidad de manejo seguras. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 160 (como P-metric contra LT-metric o toda estación contra todo terreno) que las proporcionadas originalmente por Ford. El uso de cualquier llanta o rueda no recomendada por Ford puede afectar la seguridad y el rendimiento de su vehículo, lo que podría producir un aumento en el riesgo de pérdida de control del vehículo,...
  • Page 161 Es posible que las llantas de su vehículo funcionen en condiciones diferentes para carga y presión de inflado. Puede que deba (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 162 9. M+S o M/S: Lodo y nieve o AT: Todo terreno o AS: Toda temporada. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 163 La presión de inflado en frío nunca debe ser inferior a la presión recomendada en la etiqueta del vehículo. Los proveedores de llantas pueden aplicar indicaciones, notas o advertencias adicionales, tales como carga estándar, radial sin cámara, etc. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 164 4. Carga máxima simple kg (lbs) a kPa (psi) en frío: indica la carga máxima y la presión de las llantas cuando la llanta se usa sola; una sola llanta se define así cuando se ponen dos llantas (total) en el eje trasero. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 165 Etiqueta de la llanta que contiene la presión de inflado de ésta, según tamaño y otra información importante. Consulte la descripción de carga útil y gráfico en la sección Carga del vehículo: con y sin remolque. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 166 • Combas en la banda de rodadura o en los costados • Grietas o cortes en los costados • Grietas en los surcos de la banda de rodadura • Daño por impactos debido al uso (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 167 Si no puede encontrar una causa, haga remolcar el vehículo hasta el taller de reparaciones o distribuidor de llantas más cercano para que revisen el vehículo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 168 Si su vehículo parece tirar hacia un lado mientras conduce, es posible que las ruedas hayan perdido la alineación. Haga que un técnico calificado de un distribuidor de Ford o Lincoln Mercury revise periódicamente la alineación de las ruedas.
  • Page 169 • Vehículos con tracción en las ruedas traseras (RWD)/Tracción en las cuatro ruedas (4WD)/ Vehículos con tracción en todas las ruedas (AWD) (llantas delanteras en la parte superior del diagrama) (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 170 Nota: si las llantas muestran un desgaste disparejo, solicite que un técnico calificado de un distribuidor de Ford o Lincoln Mercury revise y corrija la desalineación de las ruedas, el desbalance de las llantas o algún problema mecánico relacionado, antes de rotar las llantas.
  • Page 171: Carga Del Vehículo

    Consulte a su distribuidor para obtener información acerca de otros métodos aprobados por Ford para el control de la tracción. CARGA DEL VEHÍCULO: CON Y SIN REMOLQUE Esta sección lo guiará en la forma adecuada de cargar el vehículo y/o remolque, para mantener el peso del vehículo cargado dentro de su...
  • Page 172 La sobrecarga o carga inadecuada del vehículo puede contribuir a que usted pierda el control o a que ocurra una volcadura. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 173 Al remolcar, el peso de la lengüeta de remolque o el peso del pivote de la dirección también es parte del peso de la carga. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 174 Arrastre de remolque en este capítulo o la Guía de arrastre de remolque y RV que entrega el distribuidor. GVW (Peso bruto vehicular): es el Peso listo para rodar del vehículo, más la carga y los pasajeros. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 175 GCW del vehículo de remolque más el remolque sobrepase el GVWR del vehículo de remolque. El GCW nunca debe exceder el GCWR. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 176 2. Determine el peso combinado del conductor y los pasajeros que viajarán en el vehículo. 3. Reste el peso combinado del conductor y los pasajeros de XXX kg o XXX lbs. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 177 En unidades métricas, el cálculo sería: 635 kg — (2 x 99 kg) — (9 x 45 kg) = 635 — 198 — 405 = 32 kg. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 178 3. Reste el peso del vehículo cargado del GCWR máximo en la tabla. Este es el peso de remolque máximo que su vehículo puede arrastrar. Debe estar bajo el peso de remolque máximo que se muestra en la tabla. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 179 Carga de vehículo en este capítulo. Al calcular el peso total, recuerde considerar la carga de la lengüeta del vehículo cargado. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 180 Ciertos Estados requieren frenos eléctricos de remolque para remolques sobre el peso específico. El sistema eléctrico del vehículo Escape no permite que se instalen frenos de remolque eléctricos. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 181 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 182 No conecte las luces del remolque directamente a las luces traseras del vehículo. Esto puede provocar daños en el sistema eléctrico del vehículo. Consulte con (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 183 15% del peso del remolque cargado. • Después de haber viajado 80 km/h (50 millas), revise minuciosamente el enganche, las conexiones eléctricas y las tuercas de seguridad de ruedas del remolque. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 184: Remolque Vacacional

    4x4 (tracción en todas las ruedas), se permite “remolque vacacional” sólo si el vehículo se remolca con las cuatro (4) ruedas fuera del suelo. De lo contrario, no se permite “remolque vacacional”. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 185 113 km/h (70 mph) como máximo, pero debe obedecer siempre los límites locales de velocidad. Para conocer otros requerimientos de remolque, consulte Remolque con grúa de auxilio en el capítulo Emergencias en el camino. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 186: Manejo

    No estacione, no ponga en ralentí ni maneje su vehículo sobre pasto seco u otra superficie seca. El sistema de emisiones calienta el compartimiento del motor y el sistema de escape, lo cual puede iniciar un incendio. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 187 2. Asegúrese de que los faros delanteros y los accesorios eléctricos estén apagados. Si arranca un vehículo con transmisión automática: • Asegúrese de que esté puesto el freno de estacionamiento. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 188 Algunas luces de advertencia se iluminarán brevemente. Consulte Luces y campanillas de advertencia en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos, para obtener más información con respecto a las luces de advertencia. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 189 Se recomienda enfáticamente el uso de un calefactor de bloque del motor si vive en una región en que las (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 190: Frenos

    ABS y se reanude el funcionamiento de los frenos normales. Éstas son características normales de los frenos ABS y no hay razones para preocuparse. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 191 BRAKE estacionamiento. Para liberarlo, mantenga presionado el botón (2), jale la manija ligeramente hacia arriba y luego empújela hacia abajo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 192 • desgaste disparejo de las llantas • componentes de la suspensión sueltos o desgastados • componentes de la dirección sueltos o desgastados • alineamiento incorrecto de la dirección (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 193: Funcionamiento De La Transmisión

    RUN (Marcha), a menos que se pise el pedal del freno. Si no puede sacar la palanca de cambio de velocidades de P (Estacionamiento) con el encendido en la posición RUN y el pedal de (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 194 P (Estacionamiento). Gire el encendido a la posición LOCK (Bloqueo) y retire la llave siempre que salga de su vehículo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 195 D (Sobremarcha) obtendrá el mayor ahorro de combustible en condiciones normales de manejo. Para obtener control manual, arranque en 1 (Primera) y luego cambie manualmente. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 196 P (Estacionamiento) Esta posición bloquea el transeje e impide que las ruedas delanteras giren. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 197 Directa (interruptor O/D OFF presionado) La directa se activa cuando se presiona el interruptor O/D OFF. • Esta posición admite todas las velocidades de marcha hacia adelante, excepto sobremarcha. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 198 Apague el encendido cada vez que salga del vehículo. Nunca deje el auto solo mientras esté funcionando. Si no toma estas precauciones, el vehículo se puede mover en forma inesperada y lesionar a alguien. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 199 Al arrancar un vehículo con un transeje manual: 1. Ponga la palanca de cambio de velocidades en la posición de neutro. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 200 Cambios ascendentes al acelerar (se recomienda para obtener el mayor ahorro de combustible) 22 km/h (14 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 55 km/h (34 mph) 70 km/h (44 mph) (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 201 R (Reversa) cuando haga un cambio descendente desde 5 (Quinta). Estacionamiento del vehículo 1. Pise el freno y cambie a la posición de neutro. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 202 No estacione su vehículo en NEUTRAL (Neutro), puede moverse inesperadamente y herir a alguien. Use la 1 (Primera) y ponga el freno de estacionamiento a fondo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 203 Ciertos dispositivos adicionales, como enganches de remolque grandes, parrillas para bicicletas o tablas de surf y todo dispositivo que pueda bloquear la zona de detección normal del sistema RSS puede generar pitidos falsos. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 204 Si el vehículo sufre daños en la defensa o placa protectora traseras, quedando desalineadas o curvadas, la zona de detección se puede alterar provocando mediciones inexactas de los obstáculos o falsas alarmas. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 205 Mensajes del sistema 4WD en el Centro de mensajes (si está instalado) • SERVICE 4WD (REVISAR 4WD): aparece cuando el sistema 4WD necesita revisión. Lleve su vehículo a su distribuidor local para ser reparado. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 206 Principios de funcionamiento básicos • Maneje más lento con vientos de costado fuertes que podrían afectar las características normales de dirección de su vehículo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 207 No balancee el vehículo por más de unos minutos; de lo contrario, es posible que se dañen la transmisión y las llantas o se sobrecaliente el motor. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 208 No conducir con cuidado puede aumentar el riesgo de pérdida de control del vehículo, volcaduras, lesiones personales y muerte. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 209 La conducción por agua profunda puede dañar la transmisión. Si el eje delantero o trasero se sumerge en agua, se debe reemplazar el lubricante del eje. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 210 áreas salvajes de nuestra nación. Ford Motor Company se une al Servicio Forestal de EE.UU. (U.S. Forest Service) y a la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (Bureau of Land Management) instándolo a ayudar a preservar los bosques de la nación y otros terrenos públicos y...
  • Page 211 Debido a que su vehículo tiene un Sistema de frenos antibloqueo en las cuatro ruedas (ABS), pise el freno uniformemente. No “bombee” los frenos. Consulte la sección (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 212 Toda modificación al vehículo que levante el centro de gravedad puede hacer que el vehículo tenga más probabilidades de volcarse como resultado de una pérdida de control. Ford Motor Company recomienda tener precaución con cualquier vehículo equipado con una carga o dispositivo alto (tales como parrillas de escalera o cubiertas de caja de pickup).
  • Page 213: Emergencias En El Camino

    • para el período de garantía limitada de vehículos nuevos de tres años o 60,000 km (36,000 millas), lo que ocurra primero en los vehículos Ford o Mercury, y cinco años o 80,000 km (50,000 millas) en vehículos Lincoln. La asistencia en el camino cubrirá: •...
  • Page 214 En Canadá, la tarjeta se encuentra en el Manual de información del propietario, dentro de la guantera. Los usuarios de vehículos Ford o Mercury de los Estados Unidos, que necesiten asistencia en el camino, deben llamar al 1-800-241-3673 y los usuarios de vehículos Lincoln al 1-800-521-4140.
  • Page 215: Fusibles Y Relevadores

    Nota: siempre reemplace un fusible por otro que tenga el amperaje especificado. El uso de un fusible con un amperaje mayor puede causar un grave daño al cableado y podría provocar un incendio. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 216 Rosado Rosado Anaran- — — Verde Verde jado — — Rojo Rojo Rojo — — Azul — Amarillo — — Canela — Marrón — — Natural — Negro (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 217 Quite la cubierta del tablero para tener acceso a los fusibles. Para quitar un fusible, use la herramienta de extracción de fusibles que viene en la cubierta del tablero de fusibles. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 218 Interruptor de encendido Módulo de control del tren motriz (relevador de PCM), relevador de bomba de combustible, relevador de ventilador principal, relevador de ventilador de velocidad alta/baja 2, módulo PATS (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 219 10A* Motor de limpiador trasero, lavador del limpiador trasero 10A* Grupo de instrumentos. — No se usa 20A* Encendedor 20A* Motor del limpiador delantero, lavador del limpiador delantero (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 220 Bolsa de aire del pasajero (PAD), Sensor de clasificación del ocupante (OCS) Módulo de ABS, Evac y llenado, control de velocidad Módulo de asientos térmicos, *Mini fusible **Fusible de cartucho (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 221 Los fusibles de alta potencia están codificados de la siguiente manera: Ubicación de Amperaje de Descripción de la caja de fusibles y los fusibles distribución de la corriente relevadores — No se usa 25A* Energía faros delanteros (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 222 Tablero de fusibles del T/I (RUN/START) 50A** Encendido (principal) 40A** Motor del ventilador 40A** Relevador de retardo de accesorios; bocina de graves auxiliar y 4WD, luz baja 60A** ABS (frenos antibloqueo) (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 223 *Mini fusible **Fusible de cartucho CAMBIO DE UNA LLANTA DESINFLADA Si se desinfla una llanta al conducir: • no frene en forma brusca • disminuya gradualmente la velocidad del vehículo (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 224 • comodidad y ruido • distancia entre el suelo y el vehículo, y estacionamiento junto a banquetas • capacidad de manejo en invierno • capacidad de manejo en climas húmedos (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 225 Ford originalmente. Si la llanta o rueda de refacción distinta está dañada, en lugar de repararla, debe reemplazarla.
  • Page 226 P (Estacionamiento) (transmisión automática) o en R (Reversa) (transmisión manual). 2. Ponga el freno de estacionamiento y apague el motor. 3. Bloquee la rueda diagonalmente opuesta. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 227 Sistema de administración de carga (si está instalado): el gato y las herramientas está ubicadas en la parte trasera derecha del área de carga detrás de un panel de acceso. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 228 Quite la llave de tuercas del gato para quitar la llanta de refacción de debajo del vehículo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 229 (1). 5. Use la llave de tuercas para sacar la tuerca de seguridad de la correa de la llanta de refacción. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 230: Cambio De Las Llantas

    Antes de colocar el gato debajo del vehículo, OBSERVE las ubicaciones del gato: • Delantero (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 231 El gato sólo debe utilizarse para cambiar llantas. 10. Quite las tuercas de seguridad con la llave de tuercas de seguridad. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 232 Vuelva a sujetar las herramientas al gato. Vuelva a instalar el gato y las herramientas en el área de carga. Para volver a colocar el gato en el vehículo, (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 233 • Asegúrese de que la correa de sujeción contenga el gato y las herramientas antes de ajustar la hebilla. • Asegúrese de que el gato y las herramientas estén orientadas tal como se ilustra. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 234 Si no almacena en forma correcta la llanta de refacción puede provocar la falla del cable montacarga y la pérdida de la llanta de refacción. (Asegúrese de que la llanta no entre en contacto con la defensa). (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 235: Arranque Con Cables Pasacorriente

    No trate de empujar su vehículo para arrancarlo. Las transmisiones automáticas no tienen capacidad de arrastre para arrancar; esto sólo podría dañar el convertidor catalítico. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 236 1. Conecte el cable de pasacorriente positivo (+) al terminal positivo (+) de la batería descargada. Nota: En las ilustraciones, los pernos destacados con un rayo se usan para designar la batería auxiliar. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 237 2. Conecte el otro extremo del cable positivo (+) al terminal positivo (+) de la batería auxiliar. 3. Conecte el cable negativo (-) al terminal negativo (-) de la batería auxiliar. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 238 2. Arranque el motor del vehículo descompuesto. 3. Una vez que haya encendido el vehículo descompuesto, haga funcionar ambos motores durante tres minutos más antes de desconectar los cables pasacorriente. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 239 Nota: En las ilustraciones, los pernos destacados con un rayo se usan para designar la batería auxiliar. 2. Retire el cable pasacorriente de la conexión negativa (-) de la batería del vehículo auxiliar. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 240 Después de arrancar el vehículo descompuesto y de retirar los cables pasacorriente, déjelo funcionar en ralentí durante varios minutos, de modo que la computadora del motor pueda aprender nuevamente sus condiciones de ralentí. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 241: Remolque Con Grúa De Auxilio

    Se recomienda remolcar su vehículo con un elevador y plataformas rodantes o equipos de plataforma plana. No remolque con una eslinga. Ford Motor Company no ha aprobado el procedimiento de remolque con eslingas. En vehículos FWD, si se remolcan desde la parte delantera, asegúrese de usar el equipo elevador correcto para levantar las ruedas delanteras.
  • Page 242 • La distancia máxima es 80 km (50 millas). • La velocidad máxima no debe exceder los 56 km/h (35 mph). Ford Motor Company elabora un manual de remolque para todos los operadores autorizados de camiones de remolque. Haga que el operador de la grúa de remolque consulte este manual para que vea los...
  • Page 243: Asistencia Al Cliente

    Customer Relationship Center al 1-800-392-3673 (FORD). Fuera de la ciudad Si usted tiene un vehículo Ford o Mercury y está fuera de la ciudad cuando necesita servicio o bien, necesita más ayuda de la que puede suministrarle el distribuidor, después de seguir los pasos descritos anteriormente, contáctese con el Centro de asistencia al cliente Ford...
  • Page 244 Centro de relación con el cliente Ford para encontrar un distribuidor autorizado que pueda ayudarlo. En los Estados Unidos:...
  • Page 245 Consejo de solución de disputas (EE.UU.). En algunos estados (en EE.UU.) se debe notificar por escrito directamente a Ford, antes de buscar soluciones en virtud de las leyes de garantía de su estado. En algunos estados también se le permitirá a Ford intentar una reparación final.
  • Page 246 Ford Motor Company que cumplan con los requisitos. Es posible que el Consejo de solución de disputas no esté disponible en todos los estados. Ford Motor Company se reserva el derecho de cambiar las limitaciones de elegibilidad, de modificar los procedimientos y descontinuar este servicio sin previo aviso y sin incurrir en obligaciones por las leyes aplicables del estado.
  • Page 247 • El número de archivo asignado a su solicitud. • El número telefónico sin costo del administrador independiente del DSB. Luego se le solicitará a su distribuidor y a un representante de Ford Motor Company que presenten informes. Para revisar adecuadamente su caso, el Consejo necesita la siguiente información:...
  • Page 248 • Una breve descripción de su problema sin resolver. • Un breve resumen de la acción que tomó el o los distribuidores y Ford Motor Company. • Los nombres (si los sabe) de todas las personas que contactó en el o los distribuidores.
  • Page 249 (SÓLO CANADÁ) Para vehículos entregados en los distribuidores autorizados de Canadá. En aquellos casos en que considere que los esfuerzos realizados por Ford de Canadá y por su distribuidor para resolver un problema del servicio del vehículo relacionado con la fabricación han sido insatisfactorios, Ford de Canadá...
  • Page 250 4,600 distribuidores participantes de Ford o Lincoln Mercury y Ford de Canadá. Si usted no aprovechó la Extensión de Servicio Ford al momento de comprar su vehículo, quizá aún pueda hacerlo. Dado que esta información está sujeta a cambios, consulte a su distribuidor todos los detalles sobre las opciones de cobertura de la Extensión de Servicio Ford...
  • Page 251 U.S.A. Teléfono: (313) 594-4857 FAX: (313) 390-0804 Si usted está en otro país, contacte al distribuidor Ford más cercano. Si los empleados del distribuidor no pueden ayudarlo, ellos pueden llevarlo a la oficina afiliada de Ford más cercana. Si usted compra su vehículo en Norteamérica y luego lo lleva fuera de los Estados Unidos o Canadá, registre el número de identificación del...
  • Page 252 Cómo obtener un manual del propietario en francés Puede obtener un Manual del propietario en francés con su distribuidor o escribiendo a Ford Motor Company de Canadá, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. INFORME DE DEFECTOS DE SEGURIDAD (EE.UU. SOLAMENTE) Si usted considera que su vehículo...
  • Page 253: Limpieza

    área del cubretablero del parabrisas. El sellador de pintura “pone gris” o mancha las piezas con el tiempo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 254 • No rocíe un motor caliente con agua fría para evitar el agrietamiento del bloque del motor o de otros componentes del motor. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 255 • 2.3L I4 • Motor Duratec V6 DOHC 3.0L • Nunca lave ni enjuague el motor mientras esté funcionando; el agua en el motor en marcha puede provocar daños internos. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 256 No use objetos afilados, como una hoja de afeitar, para limpiar el interior de la ventana trasera o para remover calcomanías, ya que puede dañar las líneas térmicas del cuadriculado del desempañador de la ventana trasera. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 257 • No use productos de limpieza caseros o limpiadores de vidrio que puedan decolorar y manchar la tela y afectar las capacidades de retardo de llama que poseen los materiales del asiento. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 258 PRODUCTOS PARA EL CUIDADO DE LOS VEHÍCULOS FORD Y LINCOLN MERCURY Su distribuidor Ford o Lincoln Mercury dispone de muchos productos de calidad para limpiar su vehículo y proteger sus acabados. Estos productos de calidad han sido diseñados específicamente para satisfacer sus necesidades automovilísticas;...
  • Page 259 Motorcraft Triple Clean (sólo en EE:UU.) (ZC-13) Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-93) Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-94) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 260: Mantenimiento Y Especificaciones

    1. Ponga el freno de estacionamiento, presione el clutch y coloque la palanca de cambio de velocidades en 1 (Primera). 2. Apague el motor y quite la llave. 3. Bloquee las ruedas. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 261 Nota: no arranque el motor sin el filtro de aire y no lo quite mientras el motor esté funcionando. APERTURA DEL COFRE 1. Desde el interior del vehículo, jale la manija de apertura del cofre que se encuentra debajo del tablero de instrumentos. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 262 2. En la parte delantera del vehículo, levante la manija del seguro auxiliar ubicada en la parte central, entre el cofre y la rejilla. 3. Abra el cofre y asegúrelo con la varilla de soporte. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 263: Compartimiento Del Motor

    6. Caja de distribución de la corriente 7. Batería 8. Tapón de llenado del aceite del motor 9. Varilla indicadora del nivel de aceite del motor 10. Depósito del líquido lavaparabrisas (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 264 6. Caja de distribución de la corriente 7. Batería 8. Varilla indicadora del nivel de aceite del motor 9. Tapón de llenado del aceite del motor 10. Depósito del líquido lavaparabrisas (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 265 Use sólo un líquido lavaparabrisas que cumpla con las especificaciones de Ford. Consulte Especificaciones del lubricante en este capítulo. Es probable que las normas estatales o locales de compuestos orgánicos volátiles restrinjan el uso de metanol, un aditivo anticongelante común para lavaparabrisas.
  • Page 266: Aceite Del Motor

    3. Ponga el freno de estacionamiento y asegúrese de que la palanca de cambio de velocidades esté correctamente enganchada en P (Estacionamiento) (transmisiones automáticas) o en 1 (Primera) (transmisiones manuales). 4. Abra el cofre. Protéjase del calor del motor. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 267 • Si el nivel de aceite está bajo la marca MIN (Mínimo) o el orificio inferior, debe agregar aceite del motor para subir el nivel al rango de operación normal. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 268 7. Ponga el indicador en su lugar y asegúrese de que quede bien asentado. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 269 Committee (ILSAC), integrado por fabricantes de automóviles de los Estados Unidos y Japón. Para proteger la garantía de su motor, use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 o un equivalente del aceite 5W-20 que cumpla con la especificación de Ford (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204)
  • Page 270: Batería

    Cambie el filtro y el aceite del motor de acuerdo con el programa adecuado señalado en la información de mantenimiento programado. Los filtros de aceite Ford y de refacción (Motorcraft) están diseñados para proporcionar una mayor protección al motor y una vida útil más prolongada.
  • Page 271 Si el ácido se ingiere, llame de inmediato a un médico. Los bornes, terminales y accesorios relacionados con la batería contienen plomo y compuestos de plomo. Lávese las manos después de manipular. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 272 Si la batería se ha desconectado o si se ha instalado una batería nueva, el reloj y las estaciones de radio preestablecidas se deben restablecer al volver a conectar la batería. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 273: Líquido Refrigerante Del Motor

    • Protección contra la ebullición hasta 129° C (265° F). • Protección contra óxido y otras formas de corrosión. • Hace posible que los indicadores calibrados funcionen correctamente. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 274 El vapor y los líquidos candentes, liberados de un sistema de enfriamiento caliente, pueden producirle quemaduras graves. También puede sufrir quemaduras si derrama líquido refrigerante en las piezas calientes del motor. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 275 • Agregue Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (color amarillo), VC-7–A (EE.UU., excepto CA, OR y NM), VC-7–B (CA, OR y NM), que cumpla con la especificación Ford WSS-M97B51–A1. Nota: el uso de Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, puede oscurecer el color de Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant de amarillo a canela.
  • Page 276 Si agregó más de 1.0 litro (1.0 cuarto de galón) de líquido refrigerante del motor por mes, pida a su distribuidor que revise el sistema de (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 277 éste. Líquido refrigerante del motor reciclado Ford Motor Company NO recomienda el uso de un líquido refrigerante reciclado del motor en vehículos originalmente provistos de Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant, dado que aún no se encuentra disponible un proceso de reciclaje aprobado por Ford.
  • Page 278 Si alcanza una condición de temperatura excesiva preestablecida, el motor cambia automáticamente al funcionamiento alterno de cilindros. Cada cilindro desactivado actúa como una bomba de aire y enfría el motor. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 279 Para obtener información acerca del reemplazo del filtro de combustible, consulte con su distribuidor o un técnico de servicio calificado. Consulte la información de mantenimiento programado para conocer los intervalos adecuados para cambiar el filtro de combustible. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 280 Los combustibles para automóviles pueden provocar graves lesiones o la muerte si se usan o manejan incorrectamente. La gasolina puede contener benceno, que es un agente cancerígeno. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 281 Nunca fume al abastecer de combustible. El vapor del combustible es extremadamente peligroso bajo ciertas condiciones. Se debe tener cuidado para evitar la inhalación en exceso de los gases. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 282 Tapón de llenado de combustible El tapón de llenado del tanque de combustible tiene un diseño graduado con una característica de activación y desactivación de 1/4 de vuelta. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 283 Ford o Motorcraft original y correcto. El sistema de combustible puede estar bajo presión. Saque lentamente el tapón de llenado de combustible.
  • Page 284 Los productos de refacción pueden dañar el sistema de combustible. Es posible que la garantía no cubra las reparaciones para corregir los efectos del uso de un producto de refacción en el combustible. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 285 Consulte al proveedor de combustible acerca de las gasolinas que cumplen con este cuadro. Aire más limpio Ford respalda el uso de gasolinas “limpiadoras inflamables” reformuladas para mejorar la calidad del aire. Sin combustible Evite quedarse sin combustible, ya que esta situación puede afectar negativamente los componentes del tren motriz.
  • Page 286 3. Después de llenar al menos tres a cinco veces el tanque, llene el tanque de combustible y registre la lectura actual del odómetro. 4. Reste de la lectura actual del odómetro su lectura inicial. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 287 • Acelerar el motor antes de apagarlo puede reducir el ahorro de combustible. • El uso del aire acondicionado o el desempañador puede reducir el ahorro de combustible. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 288 12 a 16 km (8 a 10 millas) de manejo. • El manejo sobre terreno plano implica un mayor ahorro de combustible en comparación con el manejo sobre terreno montañoso. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 289 útil y el rendimiento de su vehículo y de su sistema de emisión de gases. Si se usan refacciones que no sean Ford, Motorcraft o autorizadas por Ford para los reemplazos de mantenimiento o para el servicio de componentes que afecten el control de emisión de gases, dichas refacciones que no son Ford deben ser equivalentes a las refacciones Ford Motor Company originales en cuanto a rendimiento y durabilidad.
  • Page 290 Soon (Revisión del motor/Servicio del motor a la brevedad) Por ejemplo: 1. El vehículo se ha quedado sin combustible. (El motor puede fallar o funcionar en forma deficiente.) (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 291 Luego, arranque el motor y complete el ciclo de manejo anterior. El motor debe alcanzar su temperatura normal de funcionamiento. Una vez que haya arrancado, no apague el motor hasta completar el ciclo de manejo indicado. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 292 MIN y MAX. Asegúrese de volver a tapar el depósito. LÍQUIDO DE FRENOS Y DEL CLUTCH Los sistemas de frenos y del clutch se alimentan del mismo depósito. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 293 Dé tiempo suficiente para que cada cambio se engrane. 4. Coloque la palanca de cambio de velocidades en P (Estacionamiento) y deje el motor funcionando. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 294 Antes de agregar cualquier líquido, asegúrese de usar el tipo correcto. El tipo de líquido utilizado se indica normalmente en la hoja de la varilla indicadora y también en la sección Especificaciones del lubricante en este capítulo. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 295 8. Instale y apriete el tapón de llenado con firmeza. Use sólo un líquido que cumpla con las especificaciones de Ford. Consulte Capacidades de llenadoen este capítulo.
  • Page 296 Nota: no usar el elemento del filtro de aire correcto puede causar un grave daño al motor. La garantía del usuario se puede anular por cualquier daño al motor, si no usa el elemento del filtro de aire correcto. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 297: Filtro(S) De Aire

    PCV. Reemplace la válvula PCV con una que cumpla con los materiales y especificaciones de diseño Ford para su vehículo, tales como refacciones de Motorcraft o equivalentes. La garantía al usuario se puede anular por cualquier daño al sistema de emisión de gases si no se usa una válvula PCV.
  • Page 298: Capacidades De Llenado

    Motor I4 de 2.3L 62L (16.5 combustible galones) Motor Duratec 62L (16.5 V6 3.0L galones) Líquido de la Motorcraft Todos Llene hasta la dirección MERCON ATF línea en el hidráulica depósito (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 299 (color amarillo) Motor I4 de 2.3L 6.0L (6.3 con transeje cuartos de automático galón) Motor Duratec 10.0L (10.6 V6 3.0L con cuartos de transeje galón) automático (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 300 No es obligatorio el uso de aceite de motor sintético o de mezcla sintética. El aceite del motor sólo debe cumplir con los requisitos de la especificación WSS-M2C930-A de Ford y la Marca de certificación API. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm)
  • Page 301: Números De Refacción

    Aceite del motor Motorcraft SAE XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C930-A 5W-20 Premium (EE.UU.) con Marca de Synthetic Blend CXO-5W20–LSP12 certificación API Motor Oil (Canadá) (EE.UU.) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canadá) (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 302 La Unidad de transferencia de potencia se lubrica de por vida con lubricante sintético. No es necesario revisar ni cambiar los niveles del lubricante a menos que se sospeche de una fuga o se requiera (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 303 Los vehículos 4X4 expuestos por períodos prolongados a temperaturas inferiores a –40° C (-40° F) deben cambiar el líquido de eje trasero por Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, número de refacción Ford XY-75W140–QL que cumpla con la especificación WSL-M2C192–A de Ford. DATOS DEL MOTOR Motor Motor I4 de 2.3L...
  • Page 304 Mantenimiento y especificaciones (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 305 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 306 Número del motor El número de motor (los últimos ocho números del Número de identificación del vehículo, VIN) está estampado en el bloque del motor y en la transmisión. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 307 El siguiente cuadro le indica qué transmisión o transeje representa cada código. Código Descripción Manual de 5 velocidades Automático de 4 velocidades (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 308: Accesorios

    ACCESORIOS LEGÍTIMOS DE FORD PARA SU VEHÍCULO Existe una amplia variedad de accesorios Ford legítimos disponibles para su vehículo a través de su distribuidor local autorizado de Ford o Ford de Canadá. Estos accesorios de calidad han sido diseñados específicamente para satisfacer las necesidades para su vehículo; están diseñados especialmente para complementar el estilo y apariencia...
  • Page 309 Etiqueta de certificación del cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad). Consulte a su distribuidor para obtener información específica del peso. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 310 • La incorporación de accesorios o componentes eléctricos o electrónicos al vehículo por parte del distribuidor o del propietario puede afectar el rendimiento y la durabilidad de la batería. (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 311: Índice

    .......251 para utilizar el Programa de Aceite (vea Aceite mediacio ´ n y arbitraje .....249 del motor) .........266 Plan Gane de Ford ....250 Agua, manejo en .......212 Asistencia en el camino ...213 Ajuste del reloj Aviso especial AM/FM/CD .........30 transformacio ´...
  • Page 312: Interruptor De Corte De Bomba De Combustible

    ......44 estimaciones de ahorro de Desempan ˜ ador de la ventana combustible de EPA ....289 trasera ..........44 detergente en el combustible ......285 Dimensiones del vehı ´ culo ..303 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 313: Especificaciones Del Lubricante

    ´ n ....305 del eje trasero) ca ´ lculo ........178 GWWR (Capacidad bruta Faros ..........45 de peso del vehı ´ culo) alineacio ´ n ......48–49 ca ´ lculo ........178 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 314 ..277, 298 Luces diurnas automa ´ ticas especificaciones ....301, 303 revisio ´ n y llenado ....273 (consulte Luces) ......47 Luces intermitentes Llantas .......154–155 de emergencia ......214 alineamiento ......168 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 315: Remolque De Trailer

    Paquetes de ambulacia ....8 mantenimiento del cinturón Portaequipajes ......79 de seguridad ......118 Preparacio ´ n para manejar el para adultos ....114–116 vehı ´ culo ........193 para nin ˜ os .......139–140 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 316 (manual) .........295 nin ˜ os ........127 bolsa de aire del Transeje automa ´ tico conductor ....127, 134, 137 lı ´ quido, an ˜ adido ......293 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 317 Volante de la dirección de capacidades de lı ´ quido ...298 inclinación ........58 especificaciones del lubricante ........303 Volante de la direccio ´ n inclinacio ´ n .........58 Tuercas de candado ....235 (SINGLE INSTANCE=Drop file /commz/cimspub/ford-25254-og-204-fus-es.sgm) 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 319: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control...
  • Page 320: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires...
  • Page 321 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company...
  • Page 322 State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
  • Page 323 Introduction Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
  • Page 324 Introduction BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
  • Page 325 • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,...
  • Page 326 Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs.
  • Page 327 Introduction Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book.
  • Page 328 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Child Seat Lower Warning Anchor Child Seat Tether Brake System Anchor Brake Fluid -...
  • Page 329 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Power Window Lockout Front/Rear Interior Luggage Child Safety Door Compartment Release Lock/Unlock Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid...
  • Page 330: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works.
  • Page 331 Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Without message center With message center Brake system warning light: To...
  • Page 332 Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.
  • Page 333 Instrument Cluster Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when ignition is first turned ON to check bulb. Blinking indicator indicates system has been disabled or requires service. Without message center With message center Displays when four-wheel drive system requires service. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft...
  • Page 334 Instrument Cluster High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
  • Page 335 Instrument Cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
  • Page 336 Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
  • Page 337: Entertainment Systems

    Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD Radio (if equipped) 1. SEEK: Press and release SEEK for previous/next strong station or track. 2. REW (Rewind): In CD mode, press until desired selection is reached. FF (Fast forward): In CD mode, press until desired selection is reached. TEXT: TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio.
  • Page 338 Entertainment Systems Occupancy: Press DSP again to change the occupancy mode to optimize sound for: • ALL SEATS — Enhances acoustic sound for all seating locations. • DRIVERS SEAT — Enhances acoustic sound for the driver. Rear seat and passenger seat performance may be compromised in favor of the driver.
  • Page 339 Entertainment Systems Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data). Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets. FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
  • Page 340 Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed.
  • Page 341 CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 342 Entertainment Systems Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.
  • Page 343 Entertainment Systems 5. CLK (Clock): Press to alternate between clock display and audio display. Note: If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display will revert to the clock mode.
  • Page 344 Entertainment Systems 14. LOAD: The load feature allows you to load up to six single CDs into the audio system. Press LOAD. “In” will appear in the display when the system is ready. Insert the CD. Autoload: To load up to six CDs into the system: Press and hold LOAD until a beep is heard.
  • Page 345 Entertainment Systems Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped) 1. SEEK: Press and release SEEK for previous/next strong station or track. 2. TEXT: The filename (Fi), song title (So), artist text (Ar) or album text (AL) may be viewed while playing an MP3 selection.
  • Page 346 Entertainment Systems 3. AUX: This control is not operational. 4. MUTE: Press to MUTE playing media; press again to return to playing media 5. EJ: Press to eject a CD. 6. Bass: Press BASS; then press to decrease/increase the bass output. Treble: Press TREB;...
  • Page 347 Entertainment Systems volume setting. The level will appear in the display. Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed.
  • Page 348 (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
  • Page 349 (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
  • Page 350 Entertainment Systems 2. CD Eject: Press to eject a CD. The radio will resume playing. 3. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again to return to the playing media. 4. Tape Eject: Press to eject the cassette. The radio will resume playing.
  • Page 351 Entertainment Systems Dolby: In tape mode, press MENU until DOLBY B XX appears in the display. Press SEL to toggle ON/OFF. The Dolby noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
  • Page 352 Entertainment Systems button press to proceed to the next/last text display. ) The last text field shown on the display will become the new display message default. TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer.
  • Page 353 Entertainment Systems 18. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations, tape selections or CD tracks. Press again to stop. 19. Tune/CAT: TUNE: Works in radio mode only. Press TUNE to change frequency down/up. CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability.
  • Page 354 Entertainment Systems GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio reception: •...
  • Page 355 (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
  • Page 356: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
  • Page 357 Climate Controls Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
  • Page 358: Rear Window Defroster

    Climate Controls • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1.
  • Page 359 Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Headlamp battery saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off if the headlamp control is in position.
  • Page 360 Lights Autolamp delay system (if equipped) If your vehicle has an autolamp delay feature, you can set the delay time to keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned OFF. The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory, but the delay time may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6 must be done within 10 seconds): 1.
  • Page 361 Lights Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the 3 (RUN) position. •...
  • Page 362 Lights Foglamp control (if equipped) Press the foglamp control, located on the instrument panel, to activate the foglamps. The foglamp indicator will illuminate when the foglamps are on. Press the foglamp control to deactivate the foglamps. The foglamps will only operate with the parking lamps or headlamps on.
  • Page 363 Lights • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well).
  • Page 364 Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats.
  • Page 365: Bulb Replacement

    Lights For models equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Press the button on either side of each map lamp to illuminate the lamps. Push the button again to turn off the lamps.
  • Page 366 Lights Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
  • Page 367 Lights 2. Press down on the wire retainer to release it and access the back of the headlamp assembly. Lowbeam bulb replacement 3. Locate the outboard most bulb, turn it a ⁄ turn to the outside of the vehicle and pull the bulb socket straight out to remove the bulb.
  • Page 368 Lights Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open the liftgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
  • Page 369 Lights 3. Pull the bulb out from the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly turning it clockwise. 5. To install, press the lamp assembly into liftgate. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1.
  • Page 370: Driver Controls

    Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: For intermittent operation, move control down one position. Adjust the rotary control to the desired speed setting. For normal or low speed wiper operation, move control down two positions from OFF. For high speed wiper operation, move control down three positions from OFF.
  • Page 371 Driver Controls Rear window wiper/washer controls For intermittent operation of rear wiper, rotate end of control upward to the position. For normal speed rear wiper operation, rotate control upward to To activate the rear washer, rotate the control to the position and release.
  • Page 372 Driver Controls OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the release on the door to open the storage compartment. The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object.
  • Page 373 Driver Controls the rubber actuator (1) is cut too long, the storage compartment door (3) will not close properly. Excessive force to close the storage compartment door (3) may cause the door latch to break. • Per the table below, cut the rubber actuator (1) to the proper length based on the thickness (4) measured in the third step.
  • Page 374 Driver Controls The auxiliary power point is located in the floor console. Cigarette lighter (if equipped) is located in the instrument panel. Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.
  • Page 375: Power Windows

    Driver Controls POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
  • Page 376 Driver Controls Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened. AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an...
  • Page 377 Driver Controls Fold-away mirrors Carefully pull the outside mirrors inwards when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated.
  • Page 378 Driver Controls 3. Press the SET ACC control and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill.
  • Page 379 Driver Controls Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the CST control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the CST control to operate the Tap-Down function.
  • Page 380 Driver Controls MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To operate the moon roof: • The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening feature. Press and release the rear portion of the control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch opening, press the control a second time.
  • Page 381 Driver Controls Selectable features This button is used to select and reset various functions shown in the INFO Menu. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Average Fuel Economy • Distance to Empty • Instantaneous Fuel Economy •...
  • Page 382 Driver Controls 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the SET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu will give you an estimate of how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank...
  • Page 383 Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the INFO menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.
  • Page 384 Driver Controls 3. Press and hold the SET control for 2 seconds to set the language choice. Display Off Select this function from the INFO control to turn your message center display OFF. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.
  • Page 385 Driver Controls Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from Service emission sys OFF to ON. Check fuel cap Low brake fluid Service brake system Check left headlamp Check right headlamp Check left high beam Check right high beam Check left turn lamps Check right turn lamps Engine change oil soon...
  • Page 386 Driver Controls LIFTGATE AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate or liftgate glass is not completely closed. Press SET to reset display. PARK BRAKE ON. Displayed when the park brake is on. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 387 • Charging system • Door sensor • Brakes • Exterior lamps • Emissions system • 4WD info Contact your Ford Dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 388 Driver Controls LIFTGATE To open the rear window, pull the right side of the liftgate handle. To open the liftgate, pull the left side of the liftgate handle. • Do not open the liftgate or liftgate glass in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling.
  • Page 389 Driver Controls Ensure that the posts are properly latched in mounting features. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed. Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision.
  • Page 390 Driver Controls To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired location. 3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails: 1.
  • Page 391 Driver Controls To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails: 1. Ensure that both cross-bar assemblies are installed with the F (front) arrow facing towards the front of the vehicle. 2. Use a long, flat object to depress the tongue in the endcaps on both sides of the cross-bar.
  • Page 392 100 lbs (45 kg). Distribute the loads as evenly as possible on both the roof and inner rack, when extended or stowed. Always secure loads by using the tie down loops or rack accessories available from your local Ford Dealership. To extend the inner rack: 1. Rotate the handle on the lift bar of the inner rack in the direction of the arrows on the handle.
  • Page 393 Driver Controls 3. Slide the inner rack rearward, with an initial pull to release the rack from its stowed position, until it has completely extended and stops. 4. Lower the inner rack by pivoting at the hinges of the rack. Do not pivot the inner rack downward until it has been completely extended.
  • Page 394 Driver Controls 6. Figure shows foot (A) clicked into place correctly. 7. With the locking tab (B) exposed on the foot, this figure shows the rack is not installed correctly. Repeat steps 3 through 5 and secure the rack before loading cargo.
  • Page 395 Driver Controls To stow the inner rack: 1. Rotate the handle on the lift bar of the inner rack in the direction of the arrows on the handle and pull the inner rack away from the bumper. 2. Lift the inner rack (pivoting at the hinges).
  • Page 396 Driver Controls 5. Lift the feet over the side rails and lock them into place. 6. Ensure both feet are locked and secured into place. To adjust the cross-bar assembly on the inner rack: 1. Loosen the screws on the cross-bar with a T-25 Torx driver.
  • Page 397 Driver Controls Always stow the inner rack on the roof when using an automated car wash. Do not attempt to open the liftgate or rear window when the rack is in the down position. This may damage the rack or your vehicle.
  • Page 398: Locks And Security

    Locks and Security KEYS One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency. Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized dealer.
  • Page 399 Locks and Security 7. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position. The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming mode has been exited. Repeat the procedure to turn the feature on or off. Door key unlocking/locking Two step door unlocking 1.
  • Page 400 Locks and Security Relock This feature will also automatically relock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position and any door is opened then closed, and • you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal. Deactivating/activating the autolock feature The autolock feature can be turned on or off using the following procedure:...
  • Page 401 Locks and Security CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. • The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.
  • Page 402 Locks and Security • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle, or • weak or dead transmitter battery. The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. The remote locking and unlocking features will operate independent of the ignition position;...
  • Page 403 Locks and Security Locking the doors 1. Press and release to lock all the doors. Assuming all vehicle doors and the liftgate are properly closed, the park/turn lamps will flash once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will start the arming process. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm, refer to Perimeter alarm system (if equipped) later in this chapter.
  • Page 404 Locks and Security 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery.
  • Page 405 Locks and Security To reprogram the remote entry transmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from the 1 (LOCK) position to 3 (RUN). 4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK) position and 3 (RUN).
  • Page 406 Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues.
  • Page 407 Locks and Security If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.
  • Page 408 Locks and Security 3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 4. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5.
  • Page 409 Locks and Security The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system: • Press the control on the remote entry transmitter. • Lock the doors with the key in the key cylinder. •...
  • Page 410 Locks and Security • Press on the remote entry transmitter to disable the alarm; the alarm will be disabled, but the vehicle will remain in an armed state. • Turning the key in the ignition to the 3 (RUN) or 4 (START) position. Note: The key must be a valid, programmed, coded key.
  • Page 411: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.
  • Page 412 Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.
  • Page 413 Seating and Safety Restraints Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on the seat to activate.
  • Page 414 Seating and Safety Restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down. Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head. Push control to lower or remove head restraint. Folding down rear seats 1.
  • Page 415 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Pull the seat release control. Note: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat. 4. Flip seat forward. Attach the safety belt web snap button to the quarter trim panel snap button.
  • Page 416 Seating and Safety Restraints 5. To release seatback, pull the seatback release lever (on top of seat) toward the front seat. This is common for both 60% and 40% seatbacks. Note: When the seatback release lever is pulled, slowly lower seatback to the flat position.
  • Page 417 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Rotate seat cushion down into the seating position making sure that the seat cushion is locked into place and that the safety belt buckles are exposed. Make sure safety belt buckle heads are through elastic holders on seat backs.
  • Page 418 Seating and Safety Restraints To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboard side of the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the hinges are locked into place. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries.
  • Page 419 Seating and Safety Restraints How does the Personal Safety System work? The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints control module (RCM).
  • Page 420 Seating and Safety Restraints to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infants in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by seat belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking.
  • Page 421 Seating and Safety Restraints Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers when the vehicle is equipped with the Safety Canopy system.
  • Page 422 Seating and Safety Restraints Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 423 Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1.
  • Page 424 Seating and Safety Restraints movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
  • Page 425 Seating and Safety Restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating positions (except the driver position, which doesn’t have this feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning...
  • Page 426 (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 427 Seating and Safety Restraints recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
  • Page 428 Seating and Safety Restraints The BeltMinder feature uses information from the passenger occupant classification sensor to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the BeltMinder feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the passenger occupant classification sensor.
  • Page 429 I’m not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. Belts are uncomfortable Ford designs its safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible;...
  • Page 430 Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... Consider... The people I’m with don’t Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 wear belts times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. I have an airbag Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts.
  • Page 431 Seating and Safety Restraints The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position •...
  • Page 432 Seating and Safety Restraints AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.
  • Page 433 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,...
  • Page 434 Seating and Safety Restraints Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 435 Seating and Safety Restraints The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder or sodium compounds which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.
  • Page 436 Seating and Safety Restraints Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system will turn off the front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. The front passenger seat-mounted side airbag (if equipped) will be deactivated if the sensor detects an empty seat; otherwise, the seat-mounted side airbag will be enabled.
  • Page 437 Seating and Safety Restraints The indicator light is located in the center stack of the instrument panel just below the radio. The front passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front passenger’s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected.
  • Page 438 If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of this Owner’s Guide.
  • Page 439 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided.
  • Page 440 Seating and Safety Restraints How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group.
  • Page 441 Seating and Safety Restraints to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again.
  • Page 442 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always...
  • Page 443 Seating and Safety Restraints How does the Safety Canopy system work? The design and development of the Safety Canopy system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group.
  • Page 444 Seating and Safety Restraints The Safety Canopy is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. The Safety Canopy designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events.
  • Page 445 Seating and Safety Restraints A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.
  • Page 446 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably.
  • Page 447 Seating and Safety Restraints Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? •...
  • Page 448 Seating and Safety Restraints Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center of the shoulder.
  • Page 449 80 lb. (36 kg) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and tether anchors.
  • Page 450 Seating and Safety Restraints Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats. Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts The rear seat head restraints must be removed when using a child seat.
  • Page 451 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until...
  • Page 452 Seating and Safety Restraints 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.
  • Page 453 Seating and Safety Restraints The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions: Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.
  • Page 454 Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. The arrow in the above graphic points toward the front of the vehicle. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.
  • Page 455 Seating and Safety Restraints Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the following locations: The anchors on both sides of the center of the rear seat are provided primarily for child seats at the outboard seats, and are further apart than the pairs of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seats.
  • Page 456 Seating and Safety Restraints If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat.
  • Page 457 Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed...
  • Page 458 Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in the Maintenance and Specification chapter.
  • Page 459 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
  • Page 460 Tires, Wheels and Loading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 461 Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Safety Compliance Certification Label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
  • Page 462 (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge.
  • Page 463 Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 464 Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
  • Page 465 Tires, Wheels and Loading Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
  • Page 466 Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 6.
  • Page 467 Tires, Wheels and Loading 8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN): This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built.
  • Page 468 Tires, Wheels and Loading 13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 469 Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example.
  • Page 470 Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some of the important maintenance items: Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tires periodically. Advanced and unusual tire wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions.
  • Page 471 If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically.
  • Page 472 Tires, Wheels and Loading The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life.
  • Page 473 Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation.
  • Page 474 • Do not use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables or chains on your vehicle. Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control. VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER...
  • Page 475 Tires, Wheels and Loading Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label).
  • Page 476 Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 477 Tires, Wheels and Loading GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 478 Tires, Wheels and Loading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 479 Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lb.
  • Page 480 Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 481 Tires, Wheels and Loading Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this Owner’s Guide. Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.
  • Page 482 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles).
  • Page 483 Tires, Wheels and Loading GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum GCWR - lb. Range - lb. frontal area of (kg) (kg) trailer - ft 2.3L w/manual 5040 (2286) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) transmission 2.3L 5100 (2313) 1500 (680 ) 24 (2.2) w/automatic...
  • Page 484 Tires, Wheels and Loading Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to hook retainers on the vehicle.
  • Page 485 Tires, Wheels and Loading • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission in the Driving chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. •...
  • Page 486: Recreational Towing

    Tires, Wheels and Loading Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water.
  • Page 487 Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and steering column and allows key removal. 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 3. RUN, all electrical circuits operational and warning lights will illuminate.
  • Page 488 Driving If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked.
  • Page 489 Driving If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 3. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights.
  • Page 490 Driving Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
  • Page 491 Driving Under normal operating conditions, brake dust may accumulate on the wheels. Some brake dust is inevitable as brakes wear and does not contribute to brake noise. The use of modern friction materials with emphasis on improved performance and environmental considerations can lead to more dust than in the past.
  • Page 492 Driving Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible. The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake BRAKE is released. To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up slightly, then push the handle down.
  • Page 493 Driving • Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: •...
  • Page 494 Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the RUN position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the RUN position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly.
  • Page 495 Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
  • Page 496 Driving Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy. Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected.
  • Page 497 Driving To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
  • Page 498 Driving 2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the D (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transaxle to downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed.
  • Page 499 Driving MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlock that prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal is depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1.
  • Page 500 Driving Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 14 mph (22 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 34 mph (55 km/h) 44 mph (70 km/h) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 12 mph (19 km/h) 19 mph (31 km/h) 29 mph (46 km/h)
  • Page 501 Driving Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Depress the clutch, then shift into 1 (First). 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 502 Driving 4. Turn the ignition to position 1 (LOCK) to shut the engine off and remove the ignition key. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully.
  • Page 503 Driving Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks and any device that may block the normal detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps. The RSS detects obstacles up to 6 ⁄ feet (2 meters) from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for...
  • Page 504 Driving If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter.
  • Page 505 Driving Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles.
  • Page 506 Driving • It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern.
  • Page 507 Driving Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control, not more.
  • Page 508 Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”...
  • Page 509 Driving Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills.
  • Page 510 Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover).
  • Page 511 Driving Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to heavy off-road usage.
  • Page 512: Roadside Emergencies

    50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln vehicles. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s responsibility) •...
  • Page 513 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673;...
  • Page 514: Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch

    Roadside Emergencies FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated.
  • Page 515 Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Cartridge Fuse Mini Standard Maxi Fuse link maxi rating fuses fuses fuses cartridge fuses Grey Grey — — — Violet Violet — — — Pink Pink — — — — — —...
  • Page 516 Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover.
  • Page 517 Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description 15A* Trailer tow park lamps — Not used 15A* Front and rear park lamps 10A* Ignition switch Powertrain Control Module (PCM relay), Fuel pump relay, Main fan relay, High/Low speed fan relay 2, PATS module 15A*...
  • Page 518 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description 10A* Instrument cluster, Diagnostic connector, Power mirror switch, Radio — Not used 30A** Power door locks, Power seats 15A* Heated mirrors 15A* Sunroof, Electrochromatic mirror Radio — Not used —...
  • Page 519 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description 15A* Air bag module, Passenger Air bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator lamp, Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) ABS module, Evac and Fill, Speed control Heated seats module, 4WD * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment.
  • Page 520 Roadside Emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating Description — Not used 25A* Headlamp power 25A* High beams, Turn signals, Interior lamps, Headlamp power Keep Alive Power (KA PWR) 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensors 20A* Fuel pump...
  • Page 521 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating Description 40A** Blower motor 40A** Accessory delay relay - Subwoofer and 4WD, Low beam 60A** 40A** Horn, CHMSL, Cluster, Power locks and power seats 40A** (I4) Cooling fan 50A** (V6) 40A** Rear defroster, Park lamps relay 40A** (I4)
  • Page 522 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
  • Page 523 Roadside Emergencies When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following:...
  • Page 524 Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and place gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). 2.
  • Page 525 Roadside Emergencies Unbuckle the strap and remove the jack and tools by pulling the right side up first. Remove the tools from the jack in order to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle. Note: For some non-cargo management system vehicles, the jack and tools are located in the right rear of the cargo area behind an access panel.
  • Page 526 Roadside Emergencies Remove the lug wrench from the jack in order to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle. Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped) 1. Insert the lug wrench through the access hole in the rear bumper. 2.
  • Page 527 Roadside Emergencies 5. Use the lug wrench to remove the lug nut from the spare tire tether. 6. If not replacing the spare or flat tire to the underbody storage area, raise winch up into the installed position. 7. Use the attached Velcro strap (2) to tie the tether end to the winch actuator shaft (if equipped).
  • Page 528 Roadside Emergencies Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front • Rear 9. Lower the jack from its stored height to fit under the jacking notches. Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off the ground.
  • Page 529 Roadside Emergencies Never use the differentials as a jacking point. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire.
  • Page 530 Roadside Emergencies Reinstall the jack and tools in the cargo area. To replace the jack in the vehicle, • guide the jack bottom first in the trim opening and position in the bracket (3), • secure the retention clip on the upper part of the jack (2), and •...
  • Page 531 Roadside Emergencies Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. If you are stowing a tire that requires reattaching it to the vehicle with a tether, perform these steps first, then proceed with the steps following.
  • Page 532 M12 x 1.5 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel.
  • Page 533 Roadside Emergencies 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
  • Page 534 Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 535 Roadside Emergencies 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped.
  • Page 536 Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
  • Page 537 Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.
  • Page 538: Wrecker Towing

    It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle is to be towed from the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground.
  • Page 539 • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
  • Page 540: Customer Assistance

    Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD). Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
  • Page 541 If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
  • Page 542 Customer Assistance In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the...
  • Page 543 THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford...
  • Page 544 • The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle. • A brief description of your unresolved concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company. • The names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the dealership(s).
  • Page 545 After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board’s decision. The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford (and, in some cases, on the dealer) but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law.
  • Page 546 (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealerships. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
  • Page 547 Customer Assistance If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.
  • Page 548: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
  • Page 549 Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid.
  • Page 550 Cleaning • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish.
  • Page 551 Cleaning • 2.3L I4 • 3.0L DOHC V6 — Duratec Engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer.
  • Page 552 Cleaning WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellant coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination;...
  • Page 553 Cleaning INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). •...
  • Page 554 Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.
  • Page 555: Maintenance And Specifications

    Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service.
  • Page 556 Maintenance and Specifications • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1.
  • Page 557 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.3L I4 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Automatic transmission dipstick 4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power distribution box 7. Battery 8. Engine oil filler cap 9.
  • Page 558 Maintenance and Specifications 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power distribution box 7. Battery 8. Engine oil dipstick 9.
  • Page 559 In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
  • Page 560 Maintenance and Specifications CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. Turn the blade at a right angle to the arm. Push the lock tab (A) to release the blade from the arm loop and pull the blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm.
  • Page 561 Maintenance and Specifications 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within the MIN and MAX marks or the lower and upper holes, the oil level is acceptable.
  • Page 562 Maintenance and Specifications • 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine • If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above the MAX mark or upper hole may cause engine damage.
  • Page 563 Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
  • Page 564 Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
  • Page 565 Maintenance and Specifications Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation.
  • Page 566 Maintenance and Specifications When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel.
  • Page 567 Maintenance and Specifications When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application).
  • Page 568 Maintenance and Specifications • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7–B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
  • Page 569 Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
  • Page 570 Maintenance and Specifications Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34° F [–36° C ]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%.
  • Page 571 Maintenance and Specifications How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot) area. • The indicator light will illuminate. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation.
  • Page 572 Maintenance and Specifications FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
  • Page 573 Maintenance and Specifications Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before refueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury.
  • Page 574 Maintenance and Specifications Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; •...
  • Page 575 The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. Remove fuel filler cap slowly.
  • Page 576 Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components.
  • Page 577 Maintenance and Specifications taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km). Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter.
  • Page 578 Maintenance and Specifications 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled.
  • Page 579 Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. •...
  • Page 580 If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
  • Page 581 Maintenance and Specifications Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards.
  • Page 582 Maintenance and Specifications • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with at least four idle periods. Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature.
  • Page 583 Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID Brake and clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir. The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the “MIN” and “MAX”...
  • Page 584 Maintenance and Specifications 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the crosshatch zone for normal operating temperature. Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the outside temperatures are...
  • Page 585 7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. 8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Refill capacities in this chapter. AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element.
  • Page 586 Maintenance and Specifications 2. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 3. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 4. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 5. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing.
  • Page 587 Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.
  • Page 588 Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name Brake fluid (and Motorcraft High Fill to line on clutch fluid if Performance reservoir equipped) DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 2.3L I4 engine 4.5 quarts...
  • Page 589 Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name Power Transfer Motorcraft SAE 4X4 (Automatic) 12 ounces Unit 75W-140 High (0.35L) Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 4X4 (Manual) 12 ounces 80W-90 (0.35L) Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Engine coolant Motorcraft 2.3L I4 engine...
  • Page 590 Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
  • Page 591 Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford Part Ford Part Ford Name or Number Specification equivalent Engine oil Motorcraft SAE XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C930-A 5W-20 Premium (US) with API Synthetic Blend CXO-5W20–LSP12 Certification Motor Oil (US) (Canada) Mark Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor...
  • Page 592 4X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than –40° F (-40° C) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number XY-75W140–QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A. ENGINE DATA Engine 2.3L I4 engine...
  • Page 593 Maintenance and Specifications 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 594 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or...
  • Page 595 Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1.
  • Page 596 Maintenance and Specifications TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label . The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Code Description Five-speed manual Four-speed automatic 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 597 In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or...
  • Page 598 Accessories Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Scuff plates Lifestyle Bike racks Cargo organization and management Mobile-ease hands-free communication system Rear seat entertainment systems Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of mind First aid and highway safety kits Full vehicle covers Keyless entry keypad Locking gas cap...
  • Page 599 Accessories • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. •...
  • Page 600 Index Accessory delay ......58 Battery ........246 acid, treating emergencies ..246 Air cleaner filter ....267, 269 jumping a disabled battery ..214 Airbag supplemental restraint maintenance-free ....246 system ......114, 121, 124 replacement, specifications ...269 and child safety seats ....116 servicing ........246 description ....114, 121, 124 BeltMinder .........109 disposal ........127 driver airbag ....116, 122, 125...
  • Page 601 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ......214 Cruise control (see Speed control) ....59 Emission control system ..262 Engine ........274 Customer Assistance ....194 Ford Extended Service cleaning ........232 Plan ..........228 coolant ........248 fail-safe cooling .......252 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ....229 idle speed control ....246 lubrication specifications ..272,...
  • Page 602 Index Engine block heater ....172 Engine oil ........242 Garage door opener ....54 checking and adding ....242 dipstick ........242 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ....256 filter, specifications ..245, 269 Gas mileage recommendations ....245 (see Fuel economy) ....258 refill capacities ......270 specifications ....272, 274 Gauges .........16 Exhaust fumes ......172 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight...
  • Page 603 Index Instrument panel Lubricant specifications ...272, 274 cleaning ........234 Lug nuts ........214 cluster ........12 Luggage rack .......71 lighting up panel and interior ........44 Manual transaxle .......181 fluid, checking and adding ..267 Jump-starting your vehicle ..214 reverse ........182 Manual transmission fluid capacities ......270 Keyless entry system lubricant specifications ..274 autolock ........81...
  • Page 604 Index Power distribution box safety belt maintenance ..108 (see Fuses) .......201 warning light and chime ..109 Power mirrors ......58 Safety seats for children ..130 Power point .........55 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....276 Power steering ......174 fluid, checking and adding ..264 Seat belts fluid, refill capacity ....270 (see Safety restraints) .....100...
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    Index checking the pressure ....144 Turn signal ........46 inspecting and inflating ..144 label .........151 replacing ........146 rotating ........154 Vehicle dimensions ....274 safety practices .......153 Vehicle Identification Number sidewall information ....147 (VIN) ..........277 snow tires and chains ....155 Vehicle loading ......156 spare tire .........204 terminology ......143 Ventilating your vehicle ...172...

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