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2004
Escape
(204)
Owners
Guide
(post-2002-fmt)
USA
English
(fus)
Entertainment
Systems
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Warning Symbols in this Guide
4
Warning Symbols on Your Vehicle
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Special Instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles
7
Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow
7
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information
7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning and Control Lights
10
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Gauges
13
Entertainment Systems
15
AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Radio
15
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
18
Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System
22
Audiophile In-Dash Six CD Sound System
22
Mach MP3 Audio System
26
Radio Frequencies
29
Radio Reception Factors
29
Cassette/Player Care
29
CD/CD Player Care
30
Climate Controls
31
Heater Only System
31
Operating Tips
31
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
32
Rear Window Defroster
33
Lights
34
Autolamp Control
34
Headlamp Battery Saver
34
Headlamp Control
34
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
35
Flash to Pass
35
High Beams
35
Aiming the Headlamps
36
Panel Dimmer Control
36
Vertical Aim Adjustment
36
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
38
Interior Lamps
38
Turn Signal Control
38
Bulb Replacement
39
Cargo and Dome Lamp
39
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
39
Using the Right Bulbs
39
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
40
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
40
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
42
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
42
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
43
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
43
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
43
Driver Controls
44
Mist Function
44
Multi-Function Lever
44
Windshield Wiper
44
Changing the Wiper Blades
45
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
45
Overhead Console
46
Steering Wheel Adjustment
46
Storage Compartment
46
Tilt Steering Wheel
46
Installing a Garage Door Opener
47
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror with Autolamp
48
Illuminated Visor Mirror
48
Setting Autolamp
48
Auxiliary Power Point
49
Power Windows
49
One Touch down
50
Power Side View Mirrors
50
Window Lock
50
Fold-Away Mirrors
51
Heated Outside Mirrors
51
Setting Speed Control
51
Speed Control
51
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
52
Resuming a Set Speed
52
Center Console
53
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
53
Turning off Speed Control
53
Cell Phone Use
54
Moon Roof
54
Cargo Shade
55
Liftagate
55
Luggage Rack
56
To Adjust the Cross-Bar Position
57
To Remove the Cross-Bar Assembly from the Roof Rackside Rails
57
To Reinstall the Cross-Bar Assembly to the Roof Rackside Rails
58
No Boundaries Rack System
59
To Extend the Inner Rack
59
To Stow the Inner Rack
62
Loading Cargo
63
To Adjust the Cross-Bar Assembly on the Inner Rack
63
Locks and Security
65
Keys
65
Power Door Locks
65
Door Key Unlocking/Locking
65
Remote Entry System
66
Childproof Door Locks
66
Locking the Doors
66
Unlocking the Doors
67
Sounding a Panic Alarm
68
Replacing the Battery
68
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
69
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
69
Illuminated Entry
70
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
71
Theft Indicator
71
Automatic Arming
72
Automatic Disarming
72
Replacement Keys
72
Programming Spare Keys
72
Perimeter Alarm System
74
Arming the System
74
Disarming the System
75
Triggering the Anti-Theft System
75
Seating and Safety Restraints
76
Front Seats
76
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
77
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
77
Head Restraints
78
Heated Seats
78
Rear Seats
78
Reclining the Second Row Seatback
79
Folding down Rear Seats
80
Returning the Rear Seats to Upright Position
82
Folding down Rear Bench Seats
83
To Install the Rear Cushion
83
To Remove the Rear Cushion
83
Safety Restraints
86
Safety Restraints Precautions
86
Energy Management Feature
87
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
88
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
88
Automatic Locking Mode
89
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
89
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
90
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
90
Adjusting the Center Lap Belt
91
Lap Belts
91
Safety Belt Pretensioner
91
Conditions of Operation
92
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
92
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
92
Beltminder
93
Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
95
One Time Disable
95
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
97
Safety Belt Maintenance
97
Important SRS Precautions
98
Children and Air Bags
99
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
100
Determining if the System Is Operational
101
Side Air Bag System
102
How Does the Side Air Bag System Work?
103
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
104
Children and Safety Belts
105
Important Child Restraint Precautions
105
Safety Restraints for Children
105
Child Booster Seats
106
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
106
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
107
Types of Booster Seats
107
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
108
Safety Seats for Children
108
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
109
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
112
Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
114
Driving
116
Starting
116
Positions of the Ignition
116
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
116
Important Safety Precautions
117
Starting the Engine
119
Using the Engine Block Heater
119
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
119
Brakes
120
Mportant Ventilating Information
120
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
120
Using ABS
120
Parking Brake
121
ABS Warning Lamp
121
Steering
122
Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
122
Automatic Transmission Operation
123
Brake-Shift Interlock
123
Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transaxle
124
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle
125
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
127
Manual Transaxle Operation
128
Using the Clutch
128
Recommended Shift Speeds
129
Reverse
129
Parking Your Vehicle
130
Control Trac II Four Wheel Drive (4X4) System
131
Using the Electronic Shift 4X4 System
132
Shifting between 4X4 Auto and on Modes
132
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
132
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
132
Basic Operating Principles
133
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
133
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
134
Emergency Maneuvers
134
Sand
135
Mud and Water
135
Driving through Deep Water May Damage the Transmission
136
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
136
Driving on Snow and Ice
137
Tires, Replacement Requirements
138
Maintenance and Modifications
139
Reverse Sensing System
140
Driving through Water
142
Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
142
Trailer Towing
145
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
145
Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
145
Preparing to Tow
147
Hitches
147
Safety Chains
148
Trailer Brakes
148
Trailer Lamps
148
Driving While You Tow
148
Trailer Towing Tips
149
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
149
Servicing after Towing
149
Recreational Towing
150
Roadside Emergencies
151
Getting Roadside Assistance
151
Using Roadside Assistance
151
Hazard Flasher Switch
152
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
152
Fuses and Relays
153
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
154
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
154
The Fuses Are Coded as Follows
155
Power Distribution Box
157
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded as Follows
158
Changing Tires
160
Temporary Spare Tire Information
160
Tire Change Procedure
161
Removing the Jack and Tools
165
Removing the Spare Tire
166
Changing the Flat Tire
166
Jump Starting
169
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
169
Preparing Your Vehicle
170
Connecting the Jumper Cables
170
Removing the Jumper Cables
173
Wrecker Towing
175
Customer Assistance
177
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
185
Cleaning
186
Washing the Exterior
186
Waxing
186
Paint Chips
187
Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers
187
Engine
187
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
188
Windows and Wiper Blades
189
Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
189
Interior Trim
189
Interior
190
Leather Seats
190
Underbody
190
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Car Care Products
191
Maintenance and Specifications
192
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
192
Service Recommendations
192
Working with the Engine off and on
192
Opening the Hood
193
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
194
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
196
Checking the Engine Oil
196
Engine Oil
196
Windshield Washer Fluid
196
Adding Engine Oil
198
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
199
Battery
200
Checking Engine Coolant
202
Engine Coolant
202
Adding Engine Coolant
203
Recycled Engine Coolant
205
Coolant Refill Capacity
206
Severe Climates
206
Fuel Information
207
Fuel Filler Cap
208
Choosing the Right Fuel
209
Cleaner Air
210
Fuel Quality
210
Octane Recommendations
210
Running out of Fuel
210
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
211
Filling the Tank
211
Fuel Filter
211
Measuring Techniques
211
Calculating Fuel Economy
212
Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
212
Emission Control System
214
EPA Window Sticker
214
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
215
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
216
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
216
Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir
217
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
217
Transmission Fluid
217
Correct Fluid Level
218
Low Fluid Level
218
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
219
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
219
High Fluid Level
219
Air Filter Maintenance
220
Changing the Air Filter Element
220
Clutch Fluid
220
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
221
Temperature a B C
222
Traction AA a B C
222
Treadwear
222
Glossary of Tire Terminology
223
Tires
223
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
224
Information on “P” Type Tires
224
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
227
Information on “T” Type Tires
228
Location of the Tire Label
228
Tire Care
228
Tire Inflation Pressure
228
Tire and Wheel Alignment
230
Tire Rotation
230
Tire Wear
232
Highway Hazards
233
Safety Practices
233
Using Snow Tires and Traction Device
233
Part Numbers
234
Refill Capacities
235
Lubricant Specifications
238
Engine Data
240
Vehicle Dimensions
240
Certification Label
242
Identifying the Vehicle
242
Engine Number
243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
243
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
244
Truck Application:
244
Passenger Car Application
245
Accessories
246
Exterior Style
246
Interior Style
247
Lifestyle
247
Peace of Mind
247
Index
248
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