alarm FORD ESCAPE 2002 1.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic Alarm
Engine OilEngine Coolant
Engine Coolant
TemperatureDo Not Open When Hot
BatteryAvoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks
Battery AcidExplosive Gas
Fan WarningPower Steering Fluid
Maintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission System
Engine Air FilterPassenger Compartment
Air Filter
JackCheck fuel cap
Low tire warning
Introduction
9

Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate, if the switch on the
overhead lamps are in the ªDOORº
position. The flashers will flash
twice to confirm the vehicle is
unlocked.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
remaining doors.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
If all doors and the hood 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.
Locks and Security
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will
flash the headlamps, parking lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
²Press the remote entry lock
control.
²Lock the doors using the key.
If a door is open, the system is not armed. The system will become
prearmed when all doors are closed. When the system becomes
prearmed the flashers will flash to confirm the prearming.
Once the system is prearmed, the system will arm in 20 seconds. If any
door is opened during these 20 seconds, the arming will be canceled.
Locks and Security
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Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
²Unlock the doors by using your
remote entry transmitter.
²Unlock the doors with a key.
²Press the panic control on the
remote entry transmitter. This
will disarm the system only if the
alarm is sounding.
Locks and Security
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Side window air deflectors
Step/sill plates
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be
damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. If you intend on fitting a mobile radio such as a citizens band
radio (CB), please refer to your local dealer for Ford recommended
installation guidelines. Ask you dealer to reference the ªFord Mobile
Radio Installation Guidelines.º (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage
door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less
will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.)
²Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
Accessories
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low fuel ......................................13
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................178
GAWR ......................................178
GVWR ......................................178
trailer towing ..........................178
Loading instructions .................180
Locks
childproof ................................103
Lubricant specifications ...265, 267
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Manual transaxle
fluid, checking and adding ....256
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................262
lubricant specifications ..........267
Mirrors
fold away ...................................86
side view mirrors (power) .......85
Moon roof ....................................89
Motorcraft parts ................246, 262
O
Octane rating ............................245
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................231
Overdrive ...................................165P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................104
Parking brake ............................160
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....262
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................192
Power door locks ......................102
Power mirrors .............................85
Power steering ..........................161
fluid, checking and adding ....252
fluid, refill capacity ................262
fluid, specifications .........265, 267
Power Windows ...........................83
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................162
R
Radio ......................................25, 46
Radio reception ...........................61
Rear window defroster ...............67
Relays ........................................189
Remote entry system .......103±104
illuminated entry ....................106
locking/unlocking
doors ................................102, 104
panic alarm .............................104
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........105
Roadside assistance ..................186
Roof rack .....................................92
Index
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