tow FORD ESCAPE 2004 1.G User Guide

To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack
side rails:
1. Ensure that both cross-bar
assemblies are installed with the F
(front) arrow facing towards the
front of the vehicle.
2. Use a long, flat object to depress
the tongue in the endcaps on both
sides of the cross-bar.
3. Slide the cross-bar assemblies
over the end cap tongue and into
the side rails.
4. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends
of the cross-bar.
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NO BOUNDARIES RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an optional roof rack. This unique
feature allows you to carry cargo on
an inner roof rack as well as on the
conventional roof rack. The maximum
load for the conventional roof rack is
45 kg (100 lbs). The inner rack can
also hold 45 kg (100 lbs) if in the
down and locked position. Distribute
the loads as evenly as possible on
both the roof and inner rack, when
extended or stowed. Always secure loads by using the tie down loops or
rack accessories available from your local Ford Dealership. For example, a
bike rack holder (PN: 2L8Z-7855100-AB) is now available to mount bikes
on the vertical section of this rack.
To extend the inner rack:
1. Rotate the handle on the lift bar
of the inner rack in the direction of
the arrows on the handle.
2. Lift the bar straight up (about
two inches).
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3. Slide the inner rack rearward,
with an initial pull to release the
rack from its stowed position, until
it has completely extended and
stops.
4. Lower the inner rack by pivoting
at the hinges of the rack.
Do not pivot the inner rack
downward until it has been
completely extended. Failure to
fully extend the inner rack could
result in improper positioning of
the rack and possible damage to
your vehicle.
5. Insert the feet into the receivers
on the bumper. Push the rack into
the bumper until the feet click into
place.
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To stow the inner rack:
1. Rotate the handle on the lift bar
of the inner rack in the direction of
the arrows on the handle and pull
the inner rack away from the
bumper.
2. Lift the inner rack (pivoting at
the hinges).
3. Continue lifting the inner rack
until it is parallel with the roof.
4. Slide the rack forward onto the
roof, pushing the rack into its final
stowed position.
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Always stow the inner rack on the roof when using an automated
car wash.
Do not attempt to open the liftgate or rear window when the rack
is in the down position. This may damage the rack or your
vehicle.
To ensure proper sliding function of your rack, keep the rack
clear of debris. If debris is visible inside the roof c-channels or
side rails, spray the items clear with a water hose.
Do not load large or bulky items (i.e., plywood, mattresses) on
the rear of the vehicle so that they extend above the roof line. In
addition to blocking your rear view, they can also cause dangerous
driving situations and possibly cause damage to your vehicle. Use
additional care when driving with reduced visibility.
Only load cargo in the designated area. Loading outside of the
approved area could result in personal injury as well as vehicle
damage that may not be covered by warranty.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sport cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. To deactivate the feature, press the
control again or wait for the alarm to time out in approximately 3
minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the OFF
or ACC position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your
remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A
decrease in the operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle and
•other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery.
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Replacement keys
If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,
you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codes
need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be
programmed.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key
away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any
inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional
spare or replacement keys.
Programming spare keys
You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle.
Tips:
•A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle.
•Only use Securilock
keys.
•You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that
already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed
key(s) readily accessible.
•If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
take your vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s)
programmed.
Please read and understand the
entire procedure before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously
programmedcoded keyinto the
ignition.
2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF) position to the 3 (ON) position.
Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least three seconds, but
no more than 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF) position and remove the firstcoded
keyfrom the ignition.
4. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (OFF) position,
insert the second previouslycoded keyinto the ignition.
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NOTE:The hood, each door and the liftgate arm individually, and if any
of them are open, they must be closed in order to be armed.
When you lock the vehicle using any of the three methods above:
•the park lamps will flash once to indicate the hood, each door and the
liftgate are closed.
•the park lamps willnotflash if the hood, any door or the liftgate are
open. Once all doors, hood and liftgate are closed, the park lamps will
flash to confirm the alarm has been set.
When you press the
control on the remote entry transmitter twice
within three seconds, the horn will chirp once to confirm the doors, hood
and liftgate are closed and locked and the alarm is set.
Disarming the system
When you disarm the system, the park lamps will flash twice to indicate
the system has been disarmed.
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by pressing the
control on your remote entry
transmitter.
•Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front
of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if any door, liftgate or the hood is
opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter.
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4. Flip seat forward.
5. Pull the seatback release strap
toward the front seat. Make sure the
seat belt buckle heads are fully
extended towards the front of the
vehicle and are away from the
seatback.
NOTE:When the seatback release
strap is pulled use your other hand
to guide the seatback.
6. Rotate seatback down into load
floor position.
Make sure seat belt buckle
heads are not trapped
underneath the seatback and that
the seat belt buckle heads are
fully extended towards the front
of the vehicle. Seat belt buckle
heads may break if they are
trapped underneath the seatback
as the seatback is rotated down.
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5. Pull the seatback release strap
toward the front seat. Make sure the
seat belt buckle heads are fully
extended towards the front of the
vehicle and are away from the
seatback.
6. Rotate seatback down into load
floor position.
NOTE:When the seatback release
strap is pulled use your other hand
to guide the seatback.
Returning the rear seats to upright position
1. Pull seatback up and into upright position making sure seatback locks
into place. While holding the seatback, pull the release and push
seatback backward into the desired position.
2. Rotate seat cushion down into the
seating position making sure that
the seat cushion is locked into place
and that the seat belt buckles are
exposed.
3. Remove the head restraint stored
under the front seat and return it to
the original position on the seat
back.
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