FORD ESCAPE 2001 1.G Manual Online

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps. Rotate to the second position
to also turn on the headlamps.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
battery saver feature which, if you
leave the headlamps on,
automatically turns off the
headlamps after 30 seconds when
the ignition is in the OFF position.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
²the ignition must be in the ON position and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
²Push forward to activate.
²Pull toward you to deactivate.
OFF
OFF
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Turn on the parking lamps. Press
the foglamp control, located on the
instrument panel, to activate the
foglamps. The foglamp LED will
illuminate when the foglamps are
on.
Press the foglamp control to
deactivate the foglamps.
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
OFF
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²Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
One touch down
²Press AUTO completely down to
the second detent. The driver's
window will open fully. Depress
up to stop window operation.
Window lock (if equipped)
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver's press the
right side of the control.
NOTE:The window switches will not illuminate when the window
control is in the LOCKED position.
Press the left side to restore the window controls.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
NOTE:The power door switches
will not illuminated when the
window lock switch is in the
LOCKED position.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Rotate lock control in the direction
of arrow to engage the lock. Rotate
control in the opposite direction to
disengage childproof locks.
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CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment
²Cupholders
²Ashcup
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point.
An additional auxiliary power point
is located in the cargo area (if
equipped).
Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo cover (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area shade that covers the
luggage compartment of your vehicle.
To install the shade:
1. Fasten the cover into the
mounting brackets (make sure the
cover is right side up).
2. Pull the end of the shade toward
you and hook the sides into the
notches (right side first) in the rear
trim panels.
To reduce the risk of
injuries, the fasteners for
cargo area cover must be properly
attached to the mounting clips on
the rear trim panels.
Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They may
obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the
case of a sudden stop or collision.
The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is
not securely installed.
Cargo table (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo table that is located behind
the rear seat of your vehicle which can be used to store and
compartmentalize cargo and be used as a picnic table.
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To remove the cargo table:
1. Push the button in the center of
the table to unlock it. Lift up either
side of the table to disengage from
the trim panels.
2. Fold the table in half and remove
it from the cargo area.
To install the cargo table:
1. Set the table in the cargo area
like a bi-fold table.
2. Insert both feet from one side of
the table into the holes in the trim
panel then repeat on the other side.
3. Check and make sure that all four
feet are properly seated into the
holes of the trim panel and the
hinge is locked.
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To use the cargo table:
²To store items under the table in
the cargo area, unhook and lift
the panels in the table.
²To use as a picnic table, remove
the table from the cargo area,
unfold it and extend the legs.
To reduce the risk of
injuries, all four feet must
be properly seated in the notches
on the rear trim panels and the
hinge must be locked.
Do not place any objects on
the cargo table. They may
obstruct your vision or strike
occupants of the vehicle in the
case of a sudden stop or collision.
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LIFTGATE
To open the rear window, pull the
right side of the liftgate handle.
To open the liftgate, pull the left
side of the liftgate handle.
²Do not open the liftgate or
liftgate glass in a garage or other
enclosed area with a low ceiling.
If the liftgate glass is raised and
the liftgate is also opened, both
liftgate and glass could be
damaged against a low ceiling.
²Do not leave the liftgate or
liftgate glass open while driving.
Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its
components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed to
prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This
will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must
drive with the liftgate door or window open, keep the vents open so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK
position.
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If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate. The flashers will flash
twice to confirm the vehicle is
unlocked.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
If all doors are closed, the flashers
will flash once and the perimeter
alarm (if equipped) will be armed.
If the control is pressed a second
time within three seconds the doors
will lock again and the horn will
chirp.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again.
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