FORD ESCAPE 2001 1.G Owner's Manual

HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard flasher control, refer toHazard flasherin
theRoadside emergencieschapter.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Heater only system (if equipped)
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle. On
heater-only systems, the air cannot
be cooled below the outside
temperature.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
²
(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers.
²
(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the floor ducts.
²O (OFF)-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
²
(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air
through the floor ducts.
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²(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts
and the windshield defroster ducts.
²
-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It
can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will reduce fogging
on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.
²To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
climate control system in the O (OFF) position.
²Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area at the
base of the windshield.
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.
Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel.
These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block
airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.
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
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A/C
MAX
A/C
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Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes
except
,, and. However, the air conditioning will only
function if the outside temperature is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher.
Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under
the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you
have stopped the vehicle.
²MAX A/C- Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier
than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle
faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode
can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle.
²A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C
but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers.
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(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside
temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this
mode.
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²(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating capabilities are provided in
this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature
control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold
positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly
warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. However,
the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the
air conditioning does not operate in this mode.
²O (OFF)-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short
periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
²
(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air
through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the
outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in
this mode.
²
(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts, the demister outlets, and the floor ducts. Heating and
air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added
customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in
between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through
the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the
windshield defrost ducts. If the temperature is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) or
higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to
reduce fogging.
²
(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or fog from
the windshield. If the temperature is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher, the
air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will reduce fogging
on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
climate control system in the OFF (O) or MAX A/C position.
²Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.
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²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area at the
base of the windshield.
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air
conditioner as you would normally.
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.
Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel.
These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block
airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM Stereo / Single CD Radio
Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.
BASS
CDTREB BAL FADESCN
CLK AM
FM
VOL - PUSH ON
SEEK
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COMP DISC
DISCS
TUNE
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FM1ST
SHUFFLE CD CD
VOL - PUSH ON
VOL - PUSH ON
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If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio and CD modes.
AM/FM select in radio mode
The AM/FM control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands.
Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset
stations.
AM/FM select in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)
The AM/FM control to stop CD play and begin radio play.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio mode.
Tune adjust in radio mode
²Pressto move to the next
frequency down the band
(whether or not a listenable
station is located there). Hold the
control to move through the frequencies quickly.
²Press
to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not
a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.
Tune adjust in CD changer mode (if equipped)
²Pressto move to the previous
disc. Hold for quick movement.
²Press
to move to the next
disc. Hold for quick movement.
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FM
SEEK
DISCS
TUNE
SEEK
DISCS
TUNE
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Seek function
The seek function control works in radio, CD or CD changer mode (if
equipped).
Seek function in radio mode
²Pressto find the next
listenable station down the
frequency band.
²Press
to find the next
listenable station up the frequency band.
Seek function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)
²Pressto listen to the next
selection on the current disc.
²Press
to listen to the previous
selection on the current disc.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio or
CD mode.
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the SCN control again to stop the scan
mode.
Scan function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)
Press the SCN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
current CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the
first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press
the control again.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with four or six station memory preset controls.
These controls can be used to select up to four or six preset AM stations
and eight or twelve FM stations (four to six in FM1 and four to six in
FM2).
SEEK
DISCS
TUNE
SEEK
DISCS
TUNE
SCN
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Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.
2. Select a station. Refer toTune adjustorSeek functionfor more
information on selecting a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,
indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.
Autoset memory preset
Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your
original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips
when you travel between cities with different radio stations.
Starting autoset memory preset
1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.
2. Press the control.
3. When the first six strong stations
are filled, the station stored in
memory preset control 1 will start
playing.
If there are less than six strong
stations available on the frequency
band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong
station available.
To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system's manually set
memory stations, press the control again.
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SCN
AUTO
SET
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Bass adjust
The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system's bass output.
Treble adjust
The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system's treble output.
Speaker balance adjust
Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.
Speaker fade adjust
Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.
BASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
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