jump start FORD ESCAPE 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 89
Seating 89
Safety restraints 96
Air bags 109
Child restraints 119
Driving 130
Starting 130
Brakes 134
Transmission operation 137
Vehicle loading 156
Trailer towing 162
Recreational towing 167
Roadside Emergencies 168
Getting roadside assistance 168
Hazard flasher switch 169
Fuel pump shut-off switch 170
Fuses and relays 170
Changing tires 177
Jump starting 186
Wrecker towing 192
Customer Assistance 194
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 202
Cleaning 203
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or
60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•changing a flat tire
•jump-starts
•lock-out assistance
•limited fuel delivery
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 56.3 km (35 miles) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the
mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
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retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the spare tire may result
in failure of the winch cable and loss of the spare tire.
5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire
pressure (every six months, per Scheduled Maintenance Guide), or at
any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other
components.
Wheel lug nut torque specifications
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 800 km (500 miles)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
N•m lb-ft
M12 x 1.5 136 100
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel
or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the
wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the
wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the
wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of
control.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
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Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
+–+–
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
+–+–
+–+–
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............204
instrument panel ....................206
interior .....................................207
interior trim ............................206
plastic parts ............................205
safety belts ..............................207
washing ....................................203
waxing .....................................203
wheels ......................................204
wiper blades ............................206
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......33–34
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................25, 29
AM/FM/CD .................................16
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................21
Clutch
fluid ..................................235, 238
operation while driving ..........142
recommended shift speeds ....143
Console ........................................57
overhead ....................................50
Controls
power seat .................................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............219
refill capacities ................222, 254
specifications ..................257, 259
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................55
Customer Assistance ................168
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................208
Ford Extended Service Plan .196
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............200
Getting roadside assistance ...168
Getting the service
you need .................................194Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................201
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................196
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............199
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................37
Defrost
rear window ..............................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................235
engine oil .................................213
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........257
Driving under special
conditions ..................141, 148, 150
sand .........................................149
snow and ice ...........................151
through water .................149, 156
E
Electronic message center .........59
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................186
Emission control system ..........232
Engine ........................................259
cleaning ...................................204
coolant .....................................219
fail-safe coolant ......................223
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication
specifications ..................257, 259
refill capacities ........................254
service points ..................211–212
starting after a collision .........170
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................206
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................39
J
Jack ............................................177
positioning ...............................177
storage .....................................177
Jump-starting your vehicle ......186
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........130
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................36
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps .....................41–43
replacing bulbs ...................43–47
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................41
Liftgate ........................................66
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........135
Load limits .................................156
Loading instructions .................161
Locks
childproof ..................................80Lubricant specifications ...257, 259
Luggage rack ...............................68
M
Manual transaxle .......................142
fluid, checking and adding ....237
reverse .....................................143
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................254
lubricant specifications ..........259
Message center ...........................59
english/metric button ...............61
system check button ................61
warning messages .....................62
Mirrors .........................................52
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................55
fold away ...................................54
heated ........................................54
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................58
Motorcraft parts ................229, 253
O
Octane rating ............................228
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................213
Overdrive ...................................139
P
Parking .......................................144
Parking brake ............................135
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....253
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................97
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................175
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................52
Power steering ..........................136
fluid, checking and adding ....234
fluid, refill capacity ................254
fluid, specifications .........257, 259
Power Windows ...........................53
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................137
R
Radio ................................16, 19, 23
Rear window defroster ...............35
Relays ........................................170
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................42, 84
locking/unlocking doors ...........77
Reverse sensing system ...........154
Roadside assistance ..................168
Roof rack .....................................68
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........109
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ..........96, 99–103
Safety Canopy ...........................116
Safety defects, reporting ..........202
Safety restraints ............96, 99–103
belt minder .............................105
extension assembly ................104
for adults .........................100–102
for children .............................119Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................97
safety belt maintenance .........109
warning light and chime ........104
Safety seats for children ..........122
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............96
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................122
heated ........................................91
Servicing your vehicle ..............209
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................16
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........25, 29
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................21
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications ......253,
259
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................257, 259
Speed control ..............................55
Starting your vehicle .......130–131,
133
jump starting ..........................186
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................50
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................33
Tilt steering wheel ......................50
Tires ...........................177, 239–241
alignment ................................248
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