Table Of Contents - Ford Escape 2006 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introducción4
Grupo De Instrumentos12
Indicadores17
Sistemas De Audio19
Controles De Temperatura Interior41
Desempañador De La Ventana Trasera44
Sistema De Luces45
Control De Faros Delanteros Y Luces45
Control De Las Direccionales50
Controles Del Conductor57
Ventanas Eléctricas62
Espejos64
Control De Velocidad65
Centro De Mensajes68
Seguridad Y Seguros88
Llaves88
Seguros88
(Single Instance=Drop File /Commz/Cimspub/Ford-25254-Og-204-Fus-Es.sgm) 2006 Escape89
Asientos Y Sistemas De Seguridad101
Asientos101
Sistemas De Seguridad108
Bolsas De Aire133
Asientos De Seguridad Para Niños143
Llantas, Ruedas Y Carga151
Inflado De Llantas157
Carga Del Vehículo171
Remolque Vacacional184
Manejo186
Arranque186
Frenos190
Funcionamiento De La Transmisión193
Emergencias En El Camino213
Asistencia En El Camino213
Interruptor De Corte De Bomba De Combustible215
Fusibles Y Relevadores215
Cambio De Las Llantas230
Torsión De Tuercas De Seguridad232
Arranque Con Cables Pasacorriente235
Remolque Con Grúa De Auxilio241
Asistencia Al Cliente243
Mantenimiento Y Especificaciones260
Compartimiento Del Motor260
Aceite Del Motor266
Batería270
Líquido Refrigerante Del Motor273
Filtro(S) De Aire295
Números De Refacción297
Capacidades De Llenado298
Especificaciones Del Lubricante301
Accesorios308
Índice311
California Proposition 65 Warning322
Introduction322
Safety And Environment Protection323
Protecting The Environment323
Breaking-In Your Vehicle324
Special Notices324
Special Instructions324
Service Data Recording325
Event Data Recording325
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow326
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance326
Cell Phone Use326
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information327
Vehicle Symbol Glossary328
Instrument Cluster330
Warning Lights And Chimes330
Service Engine Soon330
Check Fuel Cap331
Brake System Warning Light331
Anti-Lock Brake System331
Air Bag Readiness332
Safety Belt332
Engine Oil Pressure332
Low Fuel332
Four Wheel Drive Indicator333
Anti-Theft System333
Door Ajar333
Turn Signal333
Gauges334
Speedometer334
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge335
Odometer335
Trip Odometer335
Tachometer335
Fuel Gauge336
Entertainment Systems337
Audio Systems337
Audiophile Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Six Cd Radio337
Occupancy338
Speed Sensitive Volume (If Equipped)340
Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Six Cd Modular Audio (If Equipped)341
Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Single Cd/Mp3 Radio345
Premium Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single349
General Audio Information354
Radio Frequencies354
Radio Reception Factors354
Cassette/Player Care354
Cd/Cd Player Care355
Heater Only System356
Climate Controls356
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System357
Rear Window Defroster358
Lights359
Headlamp Control359
Headlamp Battery Saver359
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)359
Autolamp Delay System (If Equipped)360
High Beams360
Flash To Pass361
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)361
Smart Park Lamps (If Equipped)361
Foglamp Control (If Equipped)362
Panel Dimmer Control362
Aiming The Headlamps362
Vertical Aim Adjustment362
Turn Signal Control364
Interior Lamps364
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps364
Cargo And Dome Lamp365
Interior Lighting Battery Saver365
Bulb Replacement365
Headlamp Condensation365
Using The Right Bulbs366
Replacing The Interior Bulbs366
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs366
Lowbeam Bulb Replacement367
Highbeam Bulb Replacement367
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs368
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs368
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs369
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs369
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs369
Driver Controls370
Multi-Function Lever370
Windshield Wiper370
Mist Function370
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls371
Tilt Steering Wheel371
Overhead Console (If Equipped)372
Storage Compartment (If Equipped)372
Installing A Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)372
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)373
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)373
Center Console374
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)374
Power Windows375
One Touch Down375
Window Lock (If Equipped)375
Accessory Delay376
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)376
Power Side View Mirrors376
Fold-Away Mirrors377
Heated Outside Mirrors377
Speed Control (If Equipped)377
Setting Speed Control377
Resuming A Set Speed378
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control378
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control379
Turning Off Speed Control379
Moon Roof (If Equipped)380
Message Center (If Equipped)380
Selectable Features381
Set381
Info Menu381
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)381
Distance To Empty (Dte)382
Instantaneous Fuel Economy382
Units (English/Metric)382
System Check383
Language383
Display Off384
System Warnings384
Liftgate388
Cargo Shade (If Equipped)388
Cargo Management System (If Equipped)389
Luggage Rack389
To Adjust The Cross-Bar (If Equipped) Position390
To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly To The Roof Rack Side Rails391
No Boundaries Rack System (If Equipped)392
To Extend The Inner Rack392
To Stow The Inner Rack395
To Adjust The Cross-Bar Assembly On The Inner Rack396
Loading Cargo396
Locks And Security398
Keys398
Power Door Locks398
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature398
Door Key Unlocking/Locking399
Two Step Door Unlocking399
One Step Door Unlocking399
Locking The Doors399
Relock400
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Feature400
Smart Unlocking Feature400
Childproof Door Locks401
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)401
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking402
Sounding A Panic Alarm403
Replacing The Battery403
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters404
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters404
Illuminated Entry405
Illuminated Exit406
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System406
Theft Indicator406
Replacement Keys407
Programming Spare Keys407
Perimeter Alarm System (If Equipped)408
Arming The System408
Disarming The System409
Triggering The Anti-Theft System409
Front Seats411
Adjustable Head Restraints411
Seating And Safety Restraints411
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat412
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)412
Heated Seats (If Equipped)413
Rear Seats413
Head Restraints413
Folding Down Rear Seats414
Returning The Rear Seats To Upright Position416
To Remove The Rear Cushion417
To Install The Rear Cushion418
Safety Restraints418
Personal Safety System418
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?419
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints419
Front Crash Severity Sensor419
Driver's Seat Position Sensor419
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors420
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners421
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors421
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational421
Safety Restraints Precautions422
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts423
Energy Management Feature423
Vehicle Sensitive Mode423
Automatic Locking Mode424
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode424
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode425
Safety Belt Height Adjustment425
Safety Belt Pretensioner426
Safety Belt Extension Assembly426
Safety Belt Maintenance426
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime427
Conditions Of Operation427
Beltminder427
One Time Disable430
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature430
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)432
Important Srs Precautions432
Children And Airbags434
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?434
Airbags435
Front Passenger Sensing System436
Child Restraints436
Determining If The System Is Operational438
Side Airbag System (If Equipped)439
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?440
Safety Canopy System442
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?443
Safety Restraints For Children445
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles445
Important Child Restraint Precautions445
Children And Safety Belts446
Child Booster Seats446
When Children Should Use Booster Seats446
Types Of Booster Seats447
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts448
Safety Seats For Children448
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats448
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts450
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps452
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors454
Tires, Wheels And Loading457
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners457
Vehicle Characteristics457
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles458
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading459
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades459
Treadwear460
Traction Aa A B C460
Temperature A B C460
Tires461
Glossary Of Tire Terminology461
Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires462
Inspecting Your Tires462
Inflating Your Tires462
Tire Replacement Requirements464
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall465
Information on "P" Type Tires465
Additional Information Contained On Tire Sidewall For Lt Type Tires468
Information on "T" Type Tires469
Location Of The Tire Label469
Tire Care470
Tire Wear470
Safety Practices471
Highway Hazards471
Tire And Wheel Alignment471
Tire Rotation472
Using Snow Tires And Traction Devices473
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)473
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer474
Base Curb Weight474
Vehicle Curb Weight474
Payload475
Cargo Weight476
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)477
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)477
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)477
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight479
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight479
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit479
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow481
Trailer Towing481
Preparing To Tow483
Hitches484
Safety Chains484
Trailer Brakes484
Trailer Lamps484
Servicing After Towing485
Trailer Towing Tips485
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat485
Recreational Towing486
Driving487
Starting487
Positions Of The Ignition487
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle487
Important Safety Precautions488
Starting The Engine489
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes490
Important Ventilating Information490
Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)490
Brakes490
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)491
Using Abs491
Abs Warning Lamp491
Parking Brake492
Steering492
Preparing To Drive493
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)494
Brake-Shift Interlock494
Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle495
Drive (O/D Off Switch Pressed)497
Forced Downshifts498
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow498
Manual Transaxle Operation (If Equipped)499
Using The Clutch499
Recommended Shift Speeds500
Reverse500
Parking Your Vehicle501
Reverse Sensing System (If Equipped)502
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (If Equipped)504
4Wd System Indicator Lights504
4Wd System Messages In Message Center (If Equipped)504
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles505
Basic Operating Principles505
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement505
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck506
Emergency Maneuvers507
Sand507
Mud And Water508
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain509
Driving On Snow And Ice510
Maintenance And Modifications510
Driving Through Water511
Roadside Emergencies512
Getting Roadside Assistance512
Using Roadside Assistance513
Hazard Flasher Control513
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch514
Fuses And Relays514
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color515
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel516
Fuses Codes517
Power Distribution Box519
High-Current Fuses520
Changing A Flat Tire521
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (If Equipped)522
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information (If Equipped)522
Tire Change Procedure523
Removing The Jack And Tools524
Cargo Management System525
Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether (If Equipped)526
Changing The Flat Tire527
Non-Cargo Management System530
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire531
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications532
Jump Starting532
Preparing Your Vehicle532
Connecting The Jumper Cables533
Removing The Jumper Cables536
Wrecker Towing538
Customer Assistance540
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)548
Cleaning549
Washing The Exterior549
Waxing549
Paint Chips549
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers550
Engine550
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts551
Windows And Wiper Blades552
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens552
Interior Trim552
Interior553
Leather Seats (If Equipped)553
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products554
Maintenance And Specifications555
Service Recommendations555
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle555
Working With The Engine Off555
Opening The Hood556
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment557
Windshield Washer Fluid559
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate559
Changing The Wiper Blades560
Checking The Engine Oil560
Adding Engine Oil563
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations563
Battery564
Engine Coolant566
Checking Engine Coolant566
Adding Engine Coolant567
Recycled Engine Coolant569
Coolant Refill Capacity569
Severe Climates570
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (2.3L I4 Engine Only)570
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works571
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated571
Fuel Filter572
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels572
Refueling574
Fuel Filler Cap574
Choosing The Right Fuel575
Octane Recommendations575
Fuel Quality576
Cleaner Air576
Running Out Of Fuel576
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy576
Filling The Tank577
Calculating Fuel Economy577
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits578
Habits578
Maintenance579
Conditions579
Epa Window Sticker579
Emission Control System580
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)581
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing581
Power Steering Fluid582
Brake/Clutch Fluid583
Transmission Fluid583
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)583
Low Fluid Level584
Correct Fluid Level584
High Fluid Level584
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels584
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)585
Air Filter585
Motorcraft Part Numbers587
Refill Capacities588
Lubricant Specifications590
Engine Data592
Identifying Your Vehicle594
Certification Label594
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)595
Engine Number595
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations596
Accessories597
Index600