heating FORD ESCAPE 2006 1.G User Guide

interior .....................................235
interior trim ............................234
plastic parts ............................233
washing ....................................231
waxing .....................................231
wheels ......................................232
wiper blades ............................234
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......38–39
Clock ............................................32
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................20, 25
AM/FM/CD .................................29
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................32
Single CD ..................................29
Clutch
fluid ..........................................265
operation while driving ..........181
recommended shift speeds ....182
Console ........................................56
overhead ....................................54
Controls
power seat .................................94
Coolant
checking and adding ..............248
refill capacities ................251, 270
specifications ..................272, 274
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ................194
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................228
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............229
Getting roadside assistance ...194
Getting the service you
need .........................................222
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................230The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................225
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................228
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Defrost
rear window ..............................40
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................265
engine oil .................................242
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........272
Driving under special
conditions ..................180, 188, 191
sand .........................................189
snow and ice ...........................192
through water .................190, 193
E
Electronic message center .........62
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................214
Emission control system ..........262
Engine ........................................274
cleaning ...................................232
coolant .....................................248
fail-safe cooling .......................252
idle speed control ...................246
lubrication specifications ......272,
274
refill capacities ........................270
service points ..................239–240
starting after a collision .........196
2006 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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Engine block heater .................172
Engine oil ..................................242
checking and adding ..............242
dipstick ....................................242
filter, specifications ........245, 269
recommendations ...................245
refill capacities ........................270
specifications ..................272, 274
Exhaust fumes ..........................172
F
Fail safe cooling ........................252
Fluid capacities .........................270
Foglamps .....................................44
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................187
indicator light .........................186
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................175
Fuel ............................................254
calculating fuel
economy ............................63, 258
cap ...........................................256
capacity ...................................270
choosing the right fuel ...........257
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................261
detergent in fuel .....................258
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................254, 256, 259
filter, specifications ........254, 269
fuel pump shut-off switch .....196
improving fuel economy ........258
octane rating ...................257, 274
quality ......................................258
running out of fuel .................258
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................254
Fuses ..................................196, 198G
Garage door opener ....................54
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............256
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................258
Gauges .........................................16
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................163
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................163
H
Hazard flashers .........................195
Head restraints .....................93, 95
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................44
autolamp system .......................41
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs .........................48
turning on and off ....................41
Heating
heater only system ...................38
Hood ..........................................238
I
Ignition ...............................169, 274
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................263
2006 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
284