warning FORD ESCAPE 2001 1.G Owner's Manual

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the
indicator, charging system warning light or the
temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of
engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is not
working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your
indicator is on, refer to the
description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Maintenance and care
234

A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................118±119, 124
and child safety seats ............121
description ......................119, 124
disposal ....................................127
driver air bag ..................121, 125
indicator light ...........11, 123, 126
operation .........................121, 125
passenger air bag ...........121, 125
side air bag ..............................124
Air cleaner filter ...............207, 247
Air conditioning ..........................21
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ...................20, 150
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................208
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................142±143
Anti-theft system ........................95
arming the system ....................96
disarming a triggered system ..96
warning light .............................13
Audio system (see Radio) ...26, 54
Automatic transaxle .................146
driving with .............................147
fluid, adding ............................214
fluid, checking ........................214
Automatic transmission
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specification ..................252
Auxiliary power point .................85
Axle
lubricant specifications ..250, 252
refill capacities ........................247B
Battery .......................................216
acid, treating emergencies .....216
charging system warning light 13
jumping a disabled battery ....188
maintenance-free ....................216
replacement, specifications ...247
servicing ..................................216
Belt minder ...............................113
Brakes ........................................142
anti-lock ...........................142±143
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 142
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....205
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specifications .........250, 252
lubricant specifications ..250, 252
parking ....................................143
shift interlock ..........................146
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....247
Cargo cover .................................86
Cargo net .....................................86
Certification Label ....................254
Child safety restraints ..............127
child safety belts ....................127
Child safety seats ......................128
attaching with tether straps ..132
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ..............................129
LATCH .....................................134
Cleaning your vehicle ...............241
engine compartment ..............243
Index
270

exterior ............................242±243
exterior lamps .........................244
instrument cluster lens ..........246
instrument panel ....................245
interior .............................245±246
mirrors .....................................246
plastic parts ............................244
safety belts ..............................246
washing ....................................242
waxing .....................................242
wheels ......................................244
windows ..................................246
wiper blades ............................245
woodtone trim ........................246
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............21
Clock ..........................32, 41, 51, 69
Clutch
fluid ..........................................206
Console ........................................85
overhead ....................................78
Controls
power seat .................................99
Coolant
checking and adding ..............208
refill capacities ................212, 247
specifications ..................250, 252
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................73
Customer Assistance ................173
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................263
Ford Extended Service Plan .255
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................262
Getting roadside assistance ...173
Getting the service you
need .........................................256Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................267
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................261
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................81
Defrost
rear window ..............................20
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .214
engine oil .................................201
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........250
Driving under special
conditions ..................................154
mud ..........................................153
sand .........................................153
snow and ice ...................153±154
through water .................153, 157
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................188
Emission control system ..........233
Engine ........................................252
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................243
coolant .....................................208
idle speed control ...................216
Index
271

lubrication
specifications ..................250, 252
refill capacities ........................247
service points ..................199±200
starting after a collision .........174
Engine block heater .................140
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........204, 247
recommendations ...................204
refill capacities ........................247
specifications ..................250, 252
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fluid capacities .........................247
Foglamps .....................................82
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description ..............................151
driving off road .......................152
indicator light ...................14, 152
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................145
Fuel ............................................225
calculating fuel economy .......230
cap .....................................15, 229
capacity ...................................247
choosing the right fuel ...........227
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................233
detergent in fuel .....................228
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................225, 229±230
filter, specifications ........230, 247
fuel pump shut-off switch .....174
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........230low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...................227, 252
quality ......................................228
running out of fuel .................228
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................225
Fuses ..................................176±177
G
Garage door opener ....................78
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......15, 229
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................230
Gauges .........................................16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................155
calculating ...............................157
definition .................................155
driving with a heavy load ......155
location ....................................155
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................155
calculating .......................155, 157
definition .................................155
driving with a heavy load ......155
location ....................................155
H
Hazard flashers .........................174
Head restraints .........................100
Index
272

Headlamps ...................................81
aiming ......................................240
bulb specifications ..................239
daytime running lights .............81
flash to pass ..............................82
high beam ...........................13, 81
replacing bulbs .......................235
turning on and off ....................81
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................21
heater only system ...................21
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
Hood ..........................................197
I
Ignition .................................71, 252
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................128
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................234
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................245
cluster ................................10, 246
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................19
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................183
positioning ...............................183
storage .....................................183
Jump-starting your vehicle ......188K
Keys .......................................93±94
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........71
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................239
cargo lamps ...............................19
daytime running light ...............81
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................81
headlamps, flash to pass ..........82
instrument panel, dimming .....19
interior lamps .............79±80, 239
replacing bulbs .......235, 237±239
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................71
Liftgate ........................................89
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................11
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 142
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................15
high beam .................................13
low coolant ................................14
low fuel ......................................11
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
turn signal indicator .................12
Index
273

warning light and
chime ...........................12, 15, 113
Safety seats for children ..........128
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................107
Seats ............................................98
child safety seats ....................128
cleaning ...................................245
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93±94
Servicing your vehicle ..............196
Snowplowing .................................5
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................247, 252
Special notice ................................4
ambulance conversions ..............5
utility-type vehicles ....................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................250, 252
Speed control ..............................73
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ........137, 139
jump starting ..........................188
Steering wheel
controls ......................................73
T
Tachometer .................................17
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ..........................21
Tires ...........................183, 219±221
changing ..........................183±184
checking the pressure ............221
replacing ..................................223rotating ....................................221
snow tires and chains ............223
tire grades ...............................220
treadwear ................................220
Towing .......................................157
recreational towing .................161
trailer towing ..........................157
wrecker ....................................194
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............146
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................216
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................214
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
lubricant specifications ..250, 252
Turn signal ............................12, 71
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................252
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................254
Vehicle loading ..........................155
Ventilating your vehicle ...........141
W
Warning chimes ...........................15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................206
Water, Driving through .............157
Windows
power .........................................82
rear wiper/washer .....................77
Index
275