snow chains FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicle handling may be
adversely effected which can lead to loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and/or personal injury.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, using snow tires or traction
devices may be necessary.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices:
•SAE class“S”cable should be used only on front axle for P235/70R16
tires. With P225/70R15 and P215/70R16 tires, SAE class“S”cables can
be used on both the front and rear wheels.
•Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains do
not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables or chains rub or bang against
the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this does not work, remove the
cables or chains to prevent vehicle damage.
•Avoid overloading your vehicle.
•Remove the cables or chains when they are no longer needed.
•Do not use cables or chains on dry roads.
•Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables or chains on your
vehicle.
Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of
traction control.
Maintenance and Specifications
217

Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................119
R
Radio ..........................15, 18, 22, 26
Rear window defroster ...............32
Relays ........................................147
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................69
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
Reverse sensing system ...........137
Roof rack .....................................55
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................84–88
Safety defects, reporting ..........176
Safety restraints ....................84–88
belt minder ...............................90
cleaning the safety belts ..........94
extension assembly ..................89
for adults .............................85–87
for children .............................102
lap belt ......................................89
warning light and chime ..........90
Safety seats for children ..........105
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................84
Seats ............................................74
child safety seats ....................105
heated ........................................76
Servicing your vehicle ..............183
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................154Spark plugs, specifications ......218,
223
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................221, 223
Speed control ..............................49
Starting your vehicle .......114–115,
117
jump starting ..........................159
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................45
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................30
Tires ...........................154, 213–215
changing ..........................154–155
checking the pressure ............215
replacing ..................................216
rotating ....................................215
snow tires and chains ............217
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ................................214
Towing .......................................141
recreational towing .................145
trailer towing ..........................141
wrecker ....................................165
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................211
manual operation ....................125
Transmission .............................120
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................209
fluid, refill capacities ..............218
lubricant specifications ..221, 223
Index
235