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Ford 2008 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual (321 pages)

Ford Motor Company 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Owner's Guide

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
1
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
4
Introduction

4
Instrument Cluster

18
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  18
  - Service Engine Soon
    18
  - Check Fuel Cap
    19
  - Brake System Warning Light
    19
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    19
  - Airbag Readiness
    20
  - Master Vehicle Electrical Hazard Warning Lamp
    20
  - Ready Indicator Light
    20
  - Charging System
    20
  - Engine or Motor Electronic Coolant Temperature
    21
  - ABS Active/Traction Control Active (if Equipped)
    21
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning
    21
  - Low Fuel
    21
  - Throttle Control/Powertrain
    22
  - Door Ajar
    22
  - Turn Signal
    22
  - High Beams
    22
- Gauges
  23
  - Speedometer
    23
  - Battery Gauge
    23
  - Odometer
    23
  - Trip Odometer
    24
  - Tachometer
    24
  - Fuel Gauge
    24
  - Accessory Delay
    25
  - Am/Fm/Single CD or In-Dash CD6/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
    25
  - Audio Systems
    25
Entertainment Systems

25
Climate Controls

41
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control
  41
- Rear Window Defroster
  45
Lights

46
- Fog Lamp Control (if Equipped)
  47
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
  48
- Flash to Pass
  48
- Panel Dimmer Control
  48
- Aiming the Headlamps
  49
- Vertical Aim Adjustment
  49
- Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
  50
- Interior Lamps
  50
- Turn Signal Control
  50
- Cargo and Dome Lamp
  51
- Bulb Replacement
  52
Driver Controls

57
- Multi-Function Lever
  57
- Windshield Washer
  57
- Windshield Wiper
  57
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
  58
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  58
- Power Windows
  63
  - Rear Window Buffeting
    63
  - Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror (if Equipped)
    64
  - Interior Mirror
    64
  - Window Lock
    64
  - Compass Zone Adjustment
    65
  - Electronic Compass (if Equipped)
    65
  - Compass Calibration Adjustment
    66
  - Exterior Mirrors
    66
  - Power Side View Mirrors
    66
  - Fold-Away Mirrors
    67
  - Heated Outside Mirrors
    67
  - Setting Speed Control
    67
- Speed Control
  67
- Message Center
  72
  - Reset
    72
  - Selectable Features
    72
  - Average Fuel Economy (AFE) (if Equipped)
    73
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    73
  - Info Menu
    73
  - Odometer/Trip Odometer
    73
  - Electric Energy
    74
  - Instantaneous Fuel Economy (if Equipped)
    74
  - Setup Menu
    74
  - Oil Life
    75
  - Reset to English (if in Another Language)
    75
  - System Check
    75
  - Autolamp Delay
    76
  - Autolock
    76
  - Units (English/Metric)
    76
  - Autounlock
    77
  - Language
    77
  - System Warnings/Information
    77
  - Liftgate
    80
  - Cargo Area Features
    81
  - Cargo Shade (if Equipped)
    81
  - Luggage Rack
    82
  - To Adjust the Cross-Bar (if Equipped) Position
    82
  - To Remove the Cross-Bar Assembly (if Equipped) from the Roof Rack Side Rails
    82
  - To Reinstall the Cross-Bar Assembly (if Equipped) to the Roof Rack Side Rails
    83
Locks and Security

85
- Keys
  85
Seating and Safety Restraints

100
Tires, Wheels and Loading

150
- Vehicle Characteristics
  150
- How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
  151
- Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  152
- U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades
  152
- Temperature a B C
  153
- Traction AA a B C
  153
- Traction Grades
  153
- Treadwear
  153
- Glossary of Tire Terminology
  154
- Tires
  154
- Inflating Your Tires
  155
- Tire Inflation
  155
  - Damage
    157
  - Inspecting Your Tires
    157
  - Tire Care
    157
  - Tire Wear
    157
  - Tire Replacement Requirements
    158
  - U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    158
  - Highway Hazards
    160
  - Safety Practices
    160
  - Tire and Wheel Alignment
    161
  - Tire Rotation
    161
  - Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    162
  - Information on “P” Type Tires
    163
  - Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
    166
  - Information on “T” Type Tires
    167
  - Location of the Tire Label
    167
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
  168
- Trailer Towing
  179
  - Hitches
    181
  - Preparing to Tow
    181
  - Safety Chains
    181
  - Driving While You Tow
    182
  - Servicing after Towing
    182
  - Trailer Brakes
    182
  - Trailer Lamps
    182
  - Launching or Retrieving a Boat
    183
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    183
- Recreational Towing
  184
Driving

185
- Starting
  185
  - Positions of the Ignition
    185
  - Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
    185
  - Starting the Vehicle
    187
  - Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
    188
  - Important Ventilating Information
    188
  - Engine Block/High Voltage Battery Heater
    188
  - How to Use the Engine Block Heater
    189
- Brakes
  190
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    190
  - Using ABS
    191
  - ABS Warning Lamp
    191
  - Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
    191
  - Parking Brake
    192
  - Steering
    193
  - Preparing to Drive
    194
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    194
  - Brake-Shift Interlock
    194
  - If the Fuse Is Not Blown
    195
  - Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the Electronically-Controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (Ecvt)
    196
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
    197
  - Reverse Sensing System (if Equipped)
    198
  - Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (if Equipped)
    200
  - Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
    200
  - Basic Operating Principles
    200
  - If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
    201
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
    201
  - Emergency Maneuvers
    202
  - Sand
    202
  - Mud and Water
    203
  - Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
    204
  - Driving on Snow and Ice
    204
  - Maintenance and Modifications
    205
  - Driving through Water
    205
Roadside Emergencies

207
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  207
  - Using Roadside Assistance
    208
  - Hazard Flasher Control
    209
- Fuel Pump/High Voltage Shut-Off Switches
  209
- Fuses and Relays
  211
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    212
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
    212
  - Fuses Codes
    213
  - Power Distribution Box
    215
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    218
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
    219
  - Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
    220
  - Removing the Jack and Tools
    221
  - Removing the Spare Tire or Spare Tire and Tether (if Equipped)
    222
  - Tire Change Procedure
    223
  - Stowing the Jack and Tools
    226
  - Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
    227
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
    228
- Jump Starting
  229
  - Preparing Your Vehicle
    229
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    230
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    233
  - Jump Starting the High Voltage Battery
    234
- Wrecker Towing
  237
- Emergency Towing
  238
Customer Assistance

239
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  245
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
  246
Cleaning

247
- Exterior Chrome
  247
- Washing the Exterior
  247
- Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
  248
- Paint Chips
  248
- Waxing
  248
- Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
  249
- Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
  250
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  250
- Interior
  251
- Leather Seats (if Equipped)
  252
- Underbody
  252
- Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
  253
- High Voltage Information
  254
Maintenance and Specifications

254
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  254
- Service Recommendations
  254
- Working with the Engine off
  255
- Opening the Hood
  256
- Working with the Engine on
  256
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  257
- Checking and Adding Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
  258
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  258
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  259
- Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade
  260
- Checking the Engine Oil
  260
- Adding Engine Oil
  261
- Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
  262
- Low Voltage (Underhood) Battery
  263
- Battery
  264
- Engine Coolant and Motor/Electronics Coolant
  265
  - Low and High Voltage Battery – Storage
    265
  - Checking Engine Coolant
    266
  - Checking Motor/Electronics (M/E) Coolant
    267
  - Common Instructions for Cooling Systems
    267
  - Factory Fill and Coolant Specifications
    267
  - Adding Engine Coolant
    268
  - Coolant Refill Capacity
    270
  - Recycled Engine Coolant
    270
  - Severe Climates
    270
  - Fuel Filter
    271
- Fuel Information
  271
  - What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
    271
  - Refueling
    273
  - Fuel Filler Cap
    274
  - Choosing the Right Fuel
    275
  - Octane Recommendations
    275
  - Cleaner Air
    276
  - Fuel Quality
    276
  - Running out of Fuel
    276
  - Calculating Fuel Economy
    277
  - Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
    277
  - Filling the Tank
    277
  - Measuring Techniques
    277
  - Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
    278
  - Habits
    278
  - Conditions
    279
  - EPA Window Sticker
    279
  - Maintenance
    279
  - Emission Control System
    280
  - On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    281
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    282
  - Brake Fluid
    283
  - Brake Pad Replacement Information
    283
  - Checking Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (Ecvt)
    284
  - Transmission Fluid
    284
  - Adjusting Ecvt Fluid Levels
    286
  - Air Filter
    286
  - Changing the Air Filter Element
    287
  - High Voltage Battery Cooling Filter (Rear A/C) Maintenance
    287
  - Changing the High Voltage Battery Air Filter Element
    288
  - Motorcraft Part Numbers
    289
- Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
  290
- Engine Data
  292
  - Engine Drivebelt Routing
    292
  - High Voltage Battery Data
    292
  - Identifying Your Vehicle
    293
  - Safety Compliance Certification Label
    293
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    293
  - Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
    294
Accessories

295
- General Maintenance Information
  297
- Protecting Your Investment
  297
Scheduled Maintenance Guide

297
- Engine Emissions Label
  298
- Genuine Ford Parts and Service
  298
- Oil, Fluids and Flushing
  298
- Convenience
  299
- Factory Authorized Systems Checks
  299
- Factory-Trained Technicians
  299
- Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts
  300
- Value Shopping for Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
  300
- Which Maintenance Schedule Should You Follow?
  300
- Check Every Month
  301
- Check Every Six Months
  301
- Multi-Point Inspection
  301
- Multi-Point Inspection - Recommended at Every Visit
  301
- Additional Information Available on the Web
  302
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log
  302
  - U.s. and Canadian Schedule
    302
  - 20,000 Miles (32,000 Km)
    303
  - 30,000 Miles (48,000 Km)
    303
  - 40,000 Miles (64,000 Km)
    303
  - 50,000 Miles (80,000 Km)
    304
  - 60,000 Miles (96,000 Km)
    304
  - 70,000 Miles (112,000 Km)
    304
  - 100,000 Miles (160,000 Km)
    305
  - 80,000 Miles (128,000 Km)
    305
  - 90,000 Miles (144,000 Km)
    305
  - 110,000 Miles (176,000 Km)
    306
  - 120,000 Miles (192,000 Km)
    306
  - 130,000 Miles (208,000 Km)
    306
  - 140,000 Miles (224,000 Km)
    307
  - 150,000 Miles (240,000 Km)
    307
  - Off-Road Operation
    308
  - Operating in Dusty Conditions such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
    308
- Special Operating Conditions and Log
  308
  - Special Operating Conditions Log
    309
  - Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record
    311
Index

313

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Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Entertainment Systems

Climate Controls

Lights

Driver Controls

Locks and Security

Seating and Safety Restraints

Tires, Wheels and Loading

Driving

Roadside Emergencies

Customer Assistance

Cleaning

Maintenance and Specifications

Accessories

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