light FORD ESCAPE 2010 2.G Owners Manual

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality
accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive
needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and
aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is
made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides
you the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Running boards
Interior style
Ambient lighting kit
Electrochromic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Security shade
Lifestyle
Ash cup/ smoker’s package
Cargo management accessories
Cross bars
Trailer hitches, harnesses and accessories
Accessories
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Accessory delay ..........................72
Active Park Assist .....................233
AdvanceTrac ..............................217
Air cleaner filter ...............325, 327
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................137, 146, 149
and child safety seats ............139
description ..............137, 146, 149
disposal ....................................152
driver airbag ............139, 147, 150
indicator light .........145, 148, 152
operation .................139, 147, 150
passenger airbag .....139, 147, 150
side airbag ...............................146
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................239
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
Ambulance packages ....................7
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................302
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................214–215
Anti-theft system ......................102
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............224
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................225
fluid, refill capacities ..............328
fluid, specification ..................328Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36
Auxiliary power point .................70
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........328
refill capacities ........................328
B
Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....267
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...327
servicing ..................................300
Belt-Minder
.............................132
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........238
Booster seats .............................166
Brakes ........................................214
anti-lock ...........................214–215
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................215
fluid, checking and adding ....321
fluid, refill capacities ..............328
fluid, specifications .................328
lubricant specifications ..........328
parking ....................................215
shift interlock ..........................223
Bulbs ............................................59
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....328
Car2U
Home Automation
System .........................................80
Cargo area shade ........................86
Cargo management system ........87
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
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coolant .....................................302
fail-safe cooling .......................306
idle speed control ...................300
lubrication specifications .......328
refill capacities ........................328
service points ..................292–293
starting after a collision .........248
Engine block heater .................212
Engine oil ..................................296
checking and adding ..............296
dipstick ....................................296
filter, specifications ........299, 327
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................328
specifications ..........................328
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................212
F
Fail safe cooling ........................306
Fleet MyKey programming ......105
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....307
Fluid capacities .........................328
Fog lamps ....................................54
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................222
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 315
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................328
choosing the right fuel ...........312
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................318
detergent in fuel .....................313
filler funnel .............................313filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................307, 310, 315
filter, specifications ........307, 327
fuel pump shut-off switch .....248
improving fuel economy ........315
octane rating ...................312, 331
quality ......................................313
running out of fuel .........267, 313
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................307
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................307, 312
Fuses ..................................248–249
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Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................315
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................56
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Hood ..........................................291
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Ignition ...............................208, 331
Illuminated visor mirror .............67
Infant seats
(see Safety
seats) .........................................157
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................320
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................286
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......267
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...............................92, 94
keypad .....................................101
locking and unlocking doors ..102
programming entry code .......101
Keys .....................................91, 103
positions of the ignition .........208
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............55
fog lamps ...................................54
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps ...............57–58, 60
replacing bulbs .........................61LATCH anchors .........................161
Liftgate ..................................86, 98
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........215
Load limits .................................193
Loading instructions .................200
Locks
autolock ...............................92, 94
childproof ..................................96
doors ..........................................92
Lubricant specifications ...........328
Lug nuts ....................................266
Luggage rack ...............................88
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Manual transmission .................227
fluid capacities ........................328
fluid, checking and adding ....325
lubricant specifications ..........328
reverse .....................................228
Message center .....................19–20
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................72–73
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................72
fold away ...................................73
heated ........................................74
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................79
Motorcraft
parts ..............288, 327
MyKey ........................................105
N
Navigation system .......................45
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Octane rating ............................312
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................296
Overdrive ...................................224
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................105
Park Assist ................................233
Parking brake ............................215
Parts (see Motorcraft

parts) .........................................327
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................124
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................252
Power door locks ........................92
Power mirrors .............................73
Power point .................................70
Power steering ..........................222
fluid, refill capacity ................328
fluid, specifications .................328
Power Windows ...........................71
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................222
R
Radio ............................................28
Rear-view camera system .........231
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................155
Relays ........................................248
Remote entry system ...........96–97illuminated entry ....................100
locking/unlocking doors .....97–98
opening the trunk .....................98
panic alarm ...............................98
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................99
replacing the batteries .............98
Reverse sensing system ...........229
Roadside assistance ..................246
Roof rack ...............................88–89
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........123, 126, 128–130
Safety Canopy ...........146–147, 149
Safety defects, reporting ..........281
Safety restraints ...............123, 126,
128–131
Belt-Minder
...........................132
extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................128–130
for children .............................153
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................124
warning light and
chime ...............................131–132
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................161
Safety seats for children ..........157
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................332
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....28
Satellite Radio Information ........42
Seats ..........................................111
child safety seats ....................157
heated ......................................116
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Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................294
Water, Driving through .............245
Windows
power .........................................71rear wiper/washer .....................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................65
checking and adding fluid .....294
liftgate reservoir .....................294
replacing wiper blades ...295–296
Wrecker towing .........................273
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