power FORD ESCAPE 2006 1.G Workshop Manual

Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................201
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................174
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, refill capacity ................270
fluid, specifications .........272, 274
Power Windows ...........................57
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................175
R
Radio ................................19, 27, 31
Rear window defroster ...............40
Relays ........................................196
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ..........47, 87–88
Reverse sensing system ...........184
Roadside assistance ..................194
Roof rack .....................................71
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........108
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................100, 104–107
Safety Canopy ...................122, 124
Safety defects, reporting ..........230
Safety restraints ........100, 104–108
belt minder .............................109
extension assembly ................108
for adults .........................105–107
for children .....................127–128
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................101safety belt maintenance .........108
warning light and chime ........109
Safety seats for children ..........130
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................276
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............100
Seats ............................................93
child safety seats ....................130
heated ........................................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............237
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........20, 25
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................32
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs, specifications ......269,
274
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................272, 274
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your vehicle ........169–171
jump starting ..........................214
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................53
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................38
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tires ...................................141–143
alignment ................................153
care ..........................................152
changing ..................................205
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checking the pressure ............144
inspecting and inflating .........144
label .........................................151
replacing ..................................146
rotating ....................................154
safety practices .......................153
sidewall information ...............147
snow tires and chains ............155
spare tire .................................204
terminology .............................143
tire grades ...............................142
treadwear ........................142, 152
Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................168
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................220
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................267
manual operation ....................181
Transmission
automatic operation ...............176
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....176
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................265
fluid, refill capacities ..............270
lubricant specifications ..272, 274Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................274
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................277
Vehicle loading ..........................156
Ventilating your vehicle ...........172
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................241
Water, Driving through .............193
Windows
power .........................................57
rear wiper/washer .....................53
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....241
liftgate reservoir .....................241
operation ...................................52
replacing wiper blades ...........242
Wrecker towing .........................220
2006 Escape(204)
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USA(fus)
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