warning FORD ESCAPE 2002 1.G Owner's Manual

Guarding against exhaust fumes
Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust
fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle,
have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do
not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and
could kill you.
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever:
²the vehicle is raised for service
²the sound of the exhaust system changes
²the vehicle has been damaged in a collision
WARNING:Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Important ventilating information
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for
long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch).
Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air.
Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow,
leaves and other debris.
BRAKES
Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled
maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance.
Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a
performance concern with the vehicle's brake system. In normal
operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent
squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Such noises are
usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning;
however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be
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²The anti-lock system does not reduce stopping distance. Always leave
enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to
stop.
²We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking
technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.
ABS warning lampABS
TheABSwarning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is turned to the RUN position. If the light does not
illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the
ABS needs to be serviced.
With the ABS light on, the anti-lock
brake system is disabled and normal
braking is still effective unless the
brake warning light also remains
illuminated with parking brake
released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle
serviced immediately.)
Parking brake
Apply the parking brake whenever
the vehicle is parked. To set the
parking brake, apply the brake pedal
and pull the parking brake handle
up as far as possible.
The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster illuminates and
remains illuminated (when the
ignition is turned ON) until the
parking brake is released.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First Gear) (manual transmission).
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BRAKE
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BRAKE
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Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage
to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may
overheat.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle
Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an
adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to optimize shift
smoothness. It is normal for your transaxle to shift firmly during the first
few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation until the adaptive strategy
has been learned. The adaptive learning strategy is maintained by power
from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is
installed, the transaxle must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal
shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of
operation.
Your automatic overdrive transaxle
provides fully automatic operation in
either D (Overdrive) or with the
O/D OFF switch depressed. Driving
with the gearshift lever in D
(Overdrive) gives the best fuel
economy for normal driving
conditions.
For manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift manually.
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the left hand side kick panel. Remove the
panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 5A Canister Vent Control Solenoid
2 5A Blower Relay (coil), Rear Defrost Relay
(coil), Pressure Switch to PCM
3 10A Rear Wiper Motor, Rear Washer Motor, Rear
Wiper Relay (coil)
4 10A Four Wheel Drive Control Module, Cluster
(Restraints Control Warning)
ACC
12
34
56
78
910
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27
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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
Instrument Clusterchapter. 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.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................159
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................136±137, 141
and child safety seats ............139
description ......................137, 141
disposal ....................................144
driver air bag ..................139, 142
indicator light ...........12, 141, 143
operation .........................139, 142
passenger air bag ...........139, 142
side air bag ..............................141
Air cleaner filter .......256±257, 262
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................63
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................169
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................237
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................159
Anti-theft system ......................111
arming the system ..................111
disarming a triggered
system .....................................112
warning light .............................14
Audio system (see Radio) ...25, 46
Automatic transaxle .................163
driving with .............................166
fluid, adding ............................254
fluid, checking ........................254
Automatic transmission
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
fluid, specification ..................267Auxiliary power point .................83
Axle
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
refill capacities ........................262
B
Battery .......................................235
acid, treating emergencies .....235
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....200
maintenance-free ....................235
replacement, specifications ...262
servicing ..................................235
BeltMinder .................................132
Brakes ........................................158
anti-lock ...................................159
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 160
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....253
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
fluid, specifications .........265, 267
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
parking ....................................160
shift interlock ..........................163
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................73
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....262
Cargo cover .................................91
Cargo net .....................................91
CD-single .....................................18
CD-single premium .....................25
Certification Label ....................269
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Changing a tire .........................195
Child safety restraints ..............145
child safety belts ....................145
Child safety seats ..............145±146
attaching with tether straps ..150
in front seat ............................147
in rear seat ..............................147
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............219
exterior ....................................224
instrument cluster lens ..........223
instrument panel ....................222
interior .............................223±224
plastic parts ............................221
safety belts ..............................224
washing ....................................218
waxing .....................................218
wheels ......................................219
windows ..................................223
wiper blades ............................222
woodtone trim ........................223
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......62±63
Clock ..........................24, 33, 43, 59
Clutch
fluid ..........................................256
Console ........................................89
overhead ....................................82
Controls
power seat ...............................114
Coolant
checking and adding ..............237
refill capacities ................241, 262
specifications ..................265, 267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................86
Customer Assistance ................186Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................225
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................210
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............214
Getting roadside assistance ...186
Getting the service
you need .................................208
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................215
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................211
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................214
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................68
Defrost
rear window ..............................67
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................254
engine oil .................................231
Doors
central unlocking ....................102
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........265
Driving under special
conditions ..........................172, 174
sand .........................................173
snow and ice ...........................175
through water .................173, 178
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................200
Emission control system ..........250
Engine ........................................267
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................237
idle speed control ...................235
lubrication
specifications ..................265, 267
refill capacities ........................262
service points ..................229±230
starting after a collision .........187
Engine block heater .................157
Engine oil ..................................231
checking and adding ..............231
dipstick ....................................231
filter, specifications ........234, 262
recommendations ...................234
refill capacities ........................262
specifications ..................265, 267
Exhaust fumes ..........................158
F
Fluid capacities .........................262
Foglamps .....................................68
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description ..............................169
driving off road .......................171
indicator light ...................14, 170
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................162
Fuel ............................................242
calculating fuel economy .......247
cap .....................................14, 244capacity ...................................262
choosing the right fuel ...........245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................250
detergent in fuel .....................246
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................242, 244, 247
filter, specifications ........246, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....187
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........247
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...................245, 267
quality ......................................245
running out of fuel .................246
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................242
Fuses ..................................189±190
G
Garage door opener ....................82
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......14, 244
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................247
Gauges .........................................15
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................16
tachometer ................................17
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................178
calculating ...............................180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................178
calculating .......................178, 180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
H
Hazard flashers .........................187
Head restraints .........................115
Headlamps ...................................68
aiming ........................................70
bulb specifications ....................73
daytime running lights .............68
flash to pass ..............................69
high beam ...........................13, 69
replacing bulbs .........................74
turning on and off ....................68
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heater only system ...................62
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................63
Hood ..........................................227
I
Ignition ...............................154, 267
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .............145±146
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................251
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................222
cluster ................................10, 223
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................69J
Jack ............................................195
positioning ...............................195
storage .....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......200
K
Keys ...................................107±109
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........154
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................73
cargo lamps ...............................69
daytime running light ...............68
fog lamps ...................................68
headlamps .................................68
headlamps, flash to pass ..........69
instrument panel, dimming .....69
interior lamps ...............71±72, 74
replacing bulbs ...................73±77
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................71
Liftgate ........................................90
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 160
anti-theft ...................................14
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
fuel cap light .............................14
high beam .................................13
low coolant ................................14
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S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................15, 125±129
Safety defects, reporting ..........217
Safety restraints ................125±130
belt minder .............................132
cleaning the safety
belts .................................135, 224
extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................126±129
for children .....................144±145
lap belt ....................................130
warning light and
chime ...................12, 14, 131±132
Safety seats for children ..145±146
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............125
Seats ..........................................113
child safety seats ............145±146
cleaning ...................................224
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............107±109
Servicing your vehicle ..............226
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................195
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................262, 267
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................265, 267
Speed control ..............................86
Speedometer ...............................16Starting your
vehicle ........................154±155, 157
jump starting ..........................200
Steering wheel
controls ......................................86
T
Tachometer .................................17
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................62
Tires ...........................195, 258±259
changing ..........................195±196
checking the pressure ............259
replacing ..................................260
rotating ....................................260
snow tires and chains ............261
tire grades ...............................259
treadwear ................................258
Towing .......................................181
recreational towing .................185
trailer towing ..........................181
wrecker ....................................206
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............163
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................256
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................254
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
Turn signal ............................13, 71
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................267
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................269
Index
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