maintenance FORD ESCAPE 2010 2.G Manual PDF

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
Five-speed manual 3
Six-speed automatic 6
Maintenance and Specifications
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•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs
(except California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
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Ford Extended Service Plan
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A
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
C
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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I
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
M
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
Index
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