headlamp FORD ESCAPE 2007 2.G Owners Manual
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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 19
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 28
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 32
Climate Controls 39
Heater only 39
Manual heating and air conditioning 40
Rear window defroster 41
Lights 42
Headlamps 42
Turn signal control 47
Bulb replacement 48
Driver Controls 53
Windshield wiper/washer control 53
Steering wheel adjustment 54
Power windows 57
Mirrors 58
Speed control 59
Moon roof 62
Message center 63
Locks and Security 75
Keys 75
Locks 75
Anti-theft system 84
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Door ajar:Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any
door is open.
Without message center
With message center
Displays which door, liftgate or
liftgate glass is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Turn signal warning chime:Sounds when the turn signal lever has
been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is
driven more than 2 miles (3.3 km).
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position
to turn on the
parking lamps. Rotate to the second
position
to also turn on the
headlamps.
Headlamp battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition switch has been turned off if the headlamp control is in
the
position. The system will not shut off the parking lamps if the
headlamp control is in the
position.
Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system sets the
headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. The autolamp control,
located on the headlamp switch,
will:
•turn on the lamps automatically
at night
•turn off the lamps automatically
during the daylight
•keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after the key is turned to
OFF.
SeeAutolamp delay system (if equipped)to set the auto headlamp off
delay time.
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Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
If your vehicle has an autolamp delay feature, you can set the delay time
to keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned
OFF. The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory, but the delay
time may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6
must be done within 10 seconds):
1. Turn the key to the 1 (LOCK)
position.
2. Rotate the headlamp control to
the autolamp position.
3. Rotate the headlamp control to
the OFF position.
4. Turn the key to the 3 (RUN)
position.
5. Turn the key back to the 1
(LOCK) position.
6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlights
should turn on).
7. Turn the headlamp control to the OFF position when the desired
delay time (up to 3 minutes) has been reached.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the 3 (RUN) position.
•the headlamp control must be in the OFF, parking lamps or autolamp
position.
•the parking brake must be released.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
Smart park lamps (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the DRL and autolamp features, your
park lamps will turn on automatically when lighting conditions are dark
and DRLs are activated (the headlamp control is in the OFF position).
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
Press the foglamp control, located
on the instrument panel, to activate
the foglamps. The foglamp indicator
will illuminate when the foglamps
are on. Press the foglamp control to
deactivate the foglamps.
The foglamps will only operate with
the parking lamps or headlamps on.
When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not operate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.
•Push and hold top of control to
brighten.
•Push and hold bottom of control
to dim.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is
marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaque cloth.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity light towards the right. If
this edge is not at the horizontal
reference line, the beam will need to
be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
the headlamp, then usea4mm
socket to turn the adjuster either
counterclockwise (to adjust down)
or clockwise (to adjust up) aligning
the upper edge of the light pattern
to the horizontal line.
6. Move the opaque cloth to cover
the right-hand headlamp and repeat
Steps 4 and 5 for the left-hand
headlamp.
7. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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For models equipped with a moon
roof, the map lamps are located on
the moon roof control panel. Press
the button on either side of each
map lamp to illuminate the lamps.
Push the button again to turn off
the lamps.
The map lamps will illuminate
whenever a door is opened. After
the door is shut, the lamps will remain illuminated for 25 seconds.
Cargo and dome lamp
Rear cargo lamp equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
•the doors are closed and the
control is in the ON position.
•the control is in the DOOR
position and any door is open.
When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you
open the doors.
Interior lighting battery saver
The dome and/or cargo lamps will automatically extinguish after
10 minutes when the ignition key is OFF, a door has been left open and
the dome and/or cargo lamp controls are in the DOOR position.
Otherwise, interior lamps including the dome and/or cargo lamps will
automatically extinguish after 30 minutes when the ignition key is OFF.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
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“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn lamps (front) 2 3157 AK (amber)
Headlamps (low beams) 2 H11
Headlamps (high beams) 2 H7
Rear stop/tail/sidemarker 2 3157K or 4157K
Rear turn lamps 2 3156
Backup lamp 2 3156
Foglamp (front) 2 PS24WFF
Center High-mount stop
lamp5
W5W
Rear license plate lamp 2 W5W
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open
the hood.
2. Press down on the wire retainer
to release it and access the back of
the headlamp assembly.
Lowbeam bulb replacement
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