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W
ARNING
LIGHTS
AND
CHIMES
Standard
instrument
cluster
Optional
instrument
cluster
W
arning
lights
and
gauges
can
alert
you
to
a
vehicle
condition
that
may
become
serious
enough
to
cause
extensive
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
Instrument
Cluster
12
2010
Escape
(204)
Owners
Guide,
1st
Printing
USA
(fus)
11
13
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Safety and Environment Protection
4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Perchlorate Material
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Warning Symbols on Your Vehicle
5
Special Instructions
6
Special Notices
6
Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow
6
Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
Service Data Recording
7
Cell Phone Use
8
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information
9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
10
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Standard Instrument Cluster
12
Optional Instrument Cluster
12
Check Fuel Cap Fill Inlet
13
Service Engine Soon: Service
13
Brake System Warning Light
14
Anti-Lock Brake System
14
Airbag Readiness
14
Safety Belt
14
Charging System
15
Engine Oil Pressure
15
Advancetrac /Traction Control
15
Low Tire Pressure Warning
15
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist
16
Anti-Theft System
16
Throttle Control/Powertrain
16
Door Ajar
16
Gauges
17
Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges
17
Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges
17
Speedometer
18
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
18
Fuel Gauge
18
Message Center (if Equipped)
19
Tachometer
19
Odometer
19
Trip Odometer
19
Info
20
Trip A/B
20
MYKEY MILES (Km) (if Programmed)
20
Blank Screen
21
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
21
PRESS RESET for ENGLISH (if in Another Language)
21
Reset for System Check
21
Oil Life
22
Units
22
AUTOLAMP (if Equipped)
22
Autolock
23
Autounlock
23
PARK AID (if Equipped)
23
Create Mykey / Mykey Setup / Clear Mykey
23
Am/Fm/Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
28
Audio Systems
28
Entertainment Systems
28
Setting the Clock
28
AM/FM Radio
29
Cat/Fold(Category/Folder)
30
CD/MP3 Player
30
RDS Radio
30
Satellite Radio (if Equipped)
32
Sound Adjustments
35
Speed Compensated Volume
35
All Seats
36
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
36
Extra Features
36
Required Equipment
37
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
37
Troubleshooting
38
USB Port
38
General Audio Information
39
Radio Frequencies
39
Radio Reception Factors
39
CD/CD Player Care
40
Audio System Warranty and Service
41
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
41
Sample MP3 Structure
42
Satellite Radio Channels
42
Satellite Radio Information (if Equipped)
42
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
42
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
43
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
43
Navigation System (if Equipped)
45
Sync (if Equipped)
45
Climate Controls
46
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
46
Outside Temperature (if Equipped)
47
For Maximum Cooling Performance in MAX A/C Mode
48
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
48
Dual Automatic Temperature Control
49
Outside Temperature
51
Temperature Conversion
51
Operating Tips
51
For Maximum Cooling Performance
51
Automatic Operation
51
Rear Window Defroster
52
Autolamp Control (if Equipped)
53
Autolamp Delay System (if Equipped)
53
Headlamp Control
53
Lights
53
Fog Lamp Control (if Equipped)
54
High Beams
54
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
55
Flash to Pass
55
Panel Dimmer Control
55
Aiming the Headlamps
56
Vertical Aim Adjustment
56
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
57
Interior Lamps
57
Turn Signal Control
57
Cargo and Dome Lamp
58
Ambient Lighting (if Equipped)
59
Bulb Replacement
59
Interior Lighting Battery Saver
59
Lamp Assembly Condensation
59
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
60
Replacing Interior Bulbs
60
Using the Right Bulbs
60
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
61
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
61
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs
62
Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
62
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
63
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
63
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (if Equipped)
64
Driver Controls
65
Multi-Function Lever
65
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature (if Equipped with Autolamp)
65
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
65
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
66
Steering Wheel Adjustment
66
Tilt Steering Wheel
66
Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
67
Overhead Console (if Equipped)
67
Slide on Rod Feature
67
Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
67
Compass Zone Adjustment
68
Center Console
69
Compass Calibration Adjustment
69
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
70
Power Windows (if Equipped)
71
Rear Window Buffeting
71
Accessory Delay
72
Interior Mirror
72
One-Touch down (AUTO)
72
Window Lock
72
Blind Spot Mirrors (if Equipped)
73
Exterior Mirrors
73
Fold-Away Mirrors
73
Power Side View Mirrors
73
Heated Outside Mirrors
74
Setting Speed Control
74
Speed Control (if Equipped)
74
Disengaging Speed Control
75
Resuming a Set Speed
75
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
76
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
76
Turning off Speed Control
76
Radio Control Features
77
Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)
77
Navigation System Hands Free Control Features (if Equipped)
78
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features
78
SYNC System Hands Free Control Feature (if Equipped)
78
Bounce-Back
79
Moon Roof
79
To Close the Moon Roof
79
To Open the Moon Roof
79
Car2U Home Automation System (if Equipped)
80
To Vent
80
Universal Garage Door Opener (if Equipped)
80
Rolling Code Programming
81
Types of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code and Fixed Code)
81
Fixed Code Programming
83
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System Buttons
85
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
85
Cargo Area Features
86
Cargo Shade (if Equipped)
86
Liftgate
86
Cargo Management System (if Equipped)
87
To Install the Shade
87
To Operate the Shade
87
Passenger Side Cargo Compartment
88
Roof Rack System (if Equipped)
88
To Adjust the Cross-Bar (if Equipped) Position
89
To Remove the Cross-Bar Assembly (if Equipped) from the Roof Rack Side Rails
89
To Reinstall the Cross-Bar Assembly (if Equipped) to the Roof Rack Side Rails
90
Locks and Security
91
Keys
91
Power Door Locks
92
Door Key Unlocking/Locking
92
Unlocking the Doors
92
Deactivating/Activating Autolock
92
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
93
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure
93
Message Center Procedure (if Equipped)
94
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock
94
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
94
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
95
Smart Unlocking Feature
95
Childproof Door Locks
96
Remote Entry System (if Equipped)
96
Two Step Door Unlocking
97
One Step Door Unlocking
97
Switching from Two Step to One Step Door Unlocking
97
Locking the Doors
98
Opening the Liftgate Glass (if Equipped)
98
Car Finder
98
Sounding a Panic Alarm
98
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
99
How to Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
99
Illuminated Entry
100
Illuminated Exit
100
Securicode Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
100
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code
101
Erasing Personal Code
101
Anti-Scan Feature
101
Unlocking and Locking the Doors and Liftgate Using Keyless Entry
102
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
102
Anti-Theft Indicator
103
Automatic Arming
103
Automatic Disarming
103
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and Coded Keys
103
Programming Spare Keys
104
Mykey (if Equipped)
105
Mykey Restricted Features
106
Standard Settings – These Settings Cannot be Changed
106
Optional Settings – These Settings Can be Changed
106
Create a Mykey
106
Programming Mykey Optional Settings
107
Disable Mykey
107
Check Mykey System Status
107
Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems
108
Front Seats
111
Adjustable Head Restraints
111
Seating and Safety Restraints
111
Seating
111
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat (if Equipped)
114
Adjusting the Front Power Seat (if Equipped)
114
Heated Seats (if Equipped)
116
Rear Seats
116
Second Row Adjustable Head Restraints
116
Folding down Second Row Seats
119
Returning the Second Row Seats to Upright Position
121
To Remove the Second Row Cushion
122
Safety Restraints
123
To Install the Second Row Cushion
123
Personal Safety System
123
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
123
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
124
Front Crash Severity Sensor
124
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
124
Front Passenger Sensing System
124
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
125
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
125
Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
126
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
126
Safety Restraints Precautions
126
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
128
Energy Management Feature
128
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
128
Automatic Locking Mode
129
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
129
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
129
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
130
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
130
Safety Belt Pretensioner
131
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
131
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
131
Conditions of Operation
132
Belt-Minder
132
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
135
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
137
Important SRS Precautions
137
Children and Airbags
139
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
139
If the Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit
145
Determining if the System Is Operational
145
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
146
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
147
Safety Canopy System
149
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
150
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
152
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles
152
Safety Restraints for Children
153
Important Child Restraint Precautions
153
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
155
Transporting Children
156
Safety Seats for Children
157
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
157
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
158
Attaching Child Safety Seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) Attachments
161
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions
163
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
164
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
164
Child Booster Seats
165
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
166
Types of Booster Seats
167
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
168
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
169
4WD and AWD Systems (if Equipped)
170
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
170
Tires, Wheels and Loading
170
Vehicle Characteristics
170
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
171
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
172
Treadwear
172
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades
172
Glossary of Tire Terminology
173
Temperature a B C
173
Tires
173
Traction AA a B C
173
Inflating Your Tires
174
Tire Inflation
174
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
176
Tire Care
176
Damage
177
Tire Wear
177
Tire Replacement Requirements
178
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
178
Highway Hazards
180
Safety Practices
180
Tire and Wheel Alignment
180
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
181
Tire Rotation
181
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
182
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
182
Information on “P” Type Tires
183
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
186
Information on “T” Type Tires
187
Location of the Tire Label
187
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
188
Changing Tires with TPMS
189
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
189
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
189
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
190
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
191
When Inflating Your Tires
191
Snow Tires and Cables
192
Base Curb Weight
193
Vehicle Curb Weight
193
Vehicle Loading – with and Without a Trailer
193
Payload
194
Cargo Weight
195
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
195
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
196
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
196
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
196
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
198
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
198
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
198
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight
198
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
199
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
200
Trailer Towing
201
Preparing to Tow
203
Hitches
204
Safety Chains
204
Trailer Brakes
204
Trailer Lamps
204
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
205
Servicing after Towing
205
Trailer Towing Tips
205
Recreational Towing
206
Driving
208
Starting
208
Positions of the Ignition
208
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
208
Important Safety Precautions
209
Starting the Engine
211
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
211
If the Engine Fails to Start Using the Preceding Instructions
212
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
212
Important Ventilating Information
212
Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
212
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
214
Brakes
214
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
214
Using ABS
215
ABS Warning Lamp
215
Parking Brake
215
Advancetrac
217
Traction Control (TCS)
219
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
219
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
220
Switching off Traction Control
220
Trailer Sway Control (if Equipped)
221
Advancetrac with RSC Features
221
Disabling Trailer Sway Control
222
Steering
222
Preparing to Drive
222
Brake-Shift Interlock
223
Automatic Transmission Operation (if Equipped)
224
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
224
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 6–Speed Automatic Transmission
225
Manual Transmission Operation (if Equipped)
227
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
227
Using the Clutch
227
Recommended Shift Speeds
228
Reverse
228
Parking Your Vehicle
228
Reverse Sensing System (if Equipped)
229
Rearview Camera System (if Equipped)
231
Image Delay if Displayed through the Rearview Mirror
231
Image Delay if Displayed through the Navigation Screen
231
Night Time and Dark Area Use
232
Active Park Assist (Apa) (if Equipped)
233
Servicing
233
Automatic Search for Parking Space
233
Automatic Steering into Parking Space
234
APA Finished
235
The System Should Not be Used if
236
Why Isn’t APA Searching for a Parking Space?
236
Why Doesn’t APA Offer a Particular Parking Space?
236
Why Doesn’t APA Position the Vehicle Where I Want in the Space?
237
Driving with Blind Spot Mirrors
238
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (if Equipped)
239
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
239
Basic Operating Principles
239
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
240
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
240
Emergency Maneuvers
241
Sand
241
Mud and Water
242
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
243
Driving on Snow and Ice
244
Maintenance and Modifications
244
Driving through Water
245
Roadside Emergencies
246
Getting Roadside Assistance
246
Using Roadside Assistance
247
Hazard Flasher Control
247
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
248
Fuses and Relays
248
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
249
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
249
Fuses Codes
250
Power Distribution Box
252
High-Current Fuses
253
Changing a Flat Tire
255
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
256
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
258
Removing the Jack and Tools
258
Removing the Spare Tire or Spare Tire and Tether (if Equipped)
259
Tire Change Procedure
260
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
265
Stowing the Jack and Tools
265
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
266
Running out of Fuel
267
Jump Starting
267
Preparing Your Vehicle
268
Connecting the Jumper Cables
268
Removing the Jumper Cables
271
Wrecker Towing
273
Emergency Towing
274
Customer Assistance
275
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
279
Customer Assistance
281
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
281
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
281
Cleaning
282
Exterior Chrome
282
Washing the Exterior
282
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
283
Paint Chips
283
Waxing
283
2.5L I4 Engine
284
Engine
284
3.0L V6 Engine
285
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
285
Windows and Wiper Blades
285
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
286
Interior
287
Leather Seats (if Equipped)
288
Underbody
288
Maintenance and Specifications
290
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
290
Service Recommendations
290
Working with the Engine off
290
Opening the Hood
291
Working with the Engine on
291
Engine Compartment
292
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
294
Windshield Washer Fluid
294
Changing the Wiper Blades
295
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade
296
Checking the Engine Oil
296
Adding Engine Oil
298
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
299
Battery
300
Checking Engine Coolant
302
Adding Engine Coolant
303
Coolant Refill Capacity
305
Recycled Engine Coolant
305
Severe Climates
305
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
306
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
306
Fuel Filter
307
Fuel Information
307
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
307
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
307
Easy Fuel “No Cap” Fuel System
310
Refueling
310
Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) Fuel Fill Inlet
311
Choosing the Right Fuel
312
FFV Engine (if Equipped)
312
Octane Recommendations
312
Cleaner Air
313
Fuel Quality
313
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
314
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
315
Filling the Tank
315
Measuring Techniques
315
Calculating Fuel Economy
316
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
316
Conditions
317
Habits
317
Maintenance
317
Emission Control System
318
EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
318
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
319
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
320
Brake/Clutch Fluid
321
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
321
Transmission Fluid
321
Correct Fluid Level
322
Low Fluid Level
322
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
323
High Fluid Level
323
Air Filter
325
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
325
Motorcraft Part Numbers
327
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
328
Engine Data
331
Engine Drivebelt Routing
331
Identifying Your Vehicle
332
Safety Compliance Certification Label
332
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
332
Transmission Code Designations
333
Accessories
334
Ford Extended Service Plan
336
Index
339
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Model
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Category
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Language
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