instrument panel FORD ESCAPE 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a
clean, damp, white cotton cloth, then use a clean and dry white cotton
cloth to dry these areas.
•Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion
of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens.
•Do not allow air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interior
surfaces. If a spill occurs,wipe off immediately.Damage may not be
covered by your warranty.
WARNING:Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the airbag system.
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument
panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth.
2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For more
thorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannot
be completely cleaned by this method, the area may be cleaned using a
commercially available cleaning product designed for automotive
interiors.
3. If necessary, apply more soap and water solution or cleaning product
to a clean, white, cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled
area–allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to
clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds.
5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up
on the auxiliary latch handle located
in the center between the hood and
the grille.
3. Lift the hood open and secure it
with the prop rod.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Changing a tire .........................254
Child safety seats ......................158
attaching with tether straps ..165
in front seat ............................159
in rear seat ..............................159
LATCH .....................................162
recommendations ...................156
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................168
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............279
instrument panel ....................282
interior .....................................283
plastic parts ............................281
washing ....................................278
waxing .....................................278
wheels ......................................279
wiper blades ............................281
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 49
Clock ............................................28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................316
operation while driving ..........226
recommended shift speeds ....227
Compass, electronic ....................68
calibration .................................69
set zone adjustment .................68
Console ........................................69
overhead ....................................67
Controls
power seat ...............................116
steering column ........................76
Coolant
checking and adding ..............297
refill capacities ................300, 324
specifications ..........................324Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................74
Customer Assistance ................245
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................332, 335
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............274
Getting roadside assistance ...245
Getting the service you
need .........................................270
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................276
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................274
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................55
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................316
engine oil .................................291
Driving under special
conditions ..................226, 239, 242
sand .........................................240
snow and ice ...........................243
through water .................241, 244
E
Electronic message center .........20
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................265
running out of fuel .........264, 308
Emergency Flashers .................246
Emission control system ..........313
Engine ........................................327
cleaning ...................................279
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I
Ignition ...............................206, 327
Illuminated visor mirror .............67
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................158
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................315
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................282
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
J
Jack ............................................254
positioning ...............................254
storage .....................................254
Jump-starting your vehicle ......265
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .............................98, 100
keypad .....................................106
locking and unlocking doors ..108
programming entry code .......106
Keys .....................................92, 110
positions of the ignition .........206
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............55
fog lamps ...................................54
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps .....................57–58
replacing bulbs .........................60
LATCH anchors .........................162
Liftgate ................................87, 104
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........213
Loading instructions .................200
Load limits .................................194
Locks
autolock .............................98, 100
childproof ................................102
doors ..........................................98
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Luggage rack ...............................89
Lug nuts ....................................264
Lumbar support, seats .....115–116
M
Manual transmission .................226
fluid capacities ........................324
fluid, checking and adding ....319
lubricant specifications ..........324
reverse .....................................227
Message center ...........................20
english/metric button ...............24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors ...................................72–73
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................72
fold away ...................................73
heated ........................................74
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................78
Motorcraftparts ..............284, 323
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