Engine FORD ESCAPE 2001 1.G Manual Online

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

Load limits .................................155
GAWR ......................................155
GVWR ......................................155
trailer towing ..........................155
Loading instructions .................156
Locks
childproof ..................................84
Lubricant specifications ...250, 252
Lumbar support, seats .............100
M
Manual transaxle
fluid, checking and adding ....216
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................247
lubricant specifications ..........252
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................246
fold away ...................................20
side view mirrors (power) .......19
Moon roof ....................................79
Motorcraft parts ................230, 247
O
Octane rating ............................227
Odometer .....................................18
Off-Road Driving .......................152
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
Overdrive ...................................146
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................90
Parking brake ............................143Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....247
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................180
Power door locks ........................84
Power steering ..........................144
fluid, checking and adding ....213
fluid, refill capacity ................247
fluid, specifications .........250, 252
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................145
R
Radio ............................................26
Rear window defroster ...............20
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system ...........89±90
illuminated entry ......................92
locking/unlocking doors ...........90
panic alarm ...............................90
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................91
replacing the batteries .............91
Roof rack ...................................162
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................15, 107±111
Safety defects, reporting ..........269
Safety restraints ................107±111
belt minder .............................113
cleaning the safety
belts .................................117, 246
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................108±110
for children .............................127
lap belt ....................................112
Index
274

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only-87 octane.
Fuel tank capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine57L (15 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine61L (16 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine (includes filter change)4.25L (4.5 quarts). Use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Engine oil capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine (includes filter change)5.2L (5.5 quarts). Use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification
Label on inside of driver's
door.
Hood release Pull handle under the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec engine
with manual transaxle
15.0L (5.3 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Coolant capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec engine
with automatic transaxle
16.0L (6.3 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine with automatic transaxle
110.0L (10.6 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transaxle fluid capacity
22.7L (2.85 quarts) 2WD, use
Motorcraft 75W-90 Special
Blend
4X4 Manual transaxle fluid capacity
22.2L (2.32 quarts) 4x4, use
Motorcraft 75W-90 Special
Blend
2.0L engine automatic transaxle fluid
capacity
28.5L (9.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
Filling station information
279

Item Information
3.0L emgine automatic transaxle fluid
capacity
29.6L (10.2 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
1
Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or
yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding
engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick's normal operating range.
Filling station information
280