low beam FORD ESCAPE 2017 3.G User Guide

4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4.
There is a distinct cut-off (change from
light to dark) in the left portion of the
beam pattern. The top edge of this
cut-off should be positioned two
inches (5 centimeters) below the
horizontal reference line.
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Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children
’s
reach. Grasp the bulb by only its
plastic base and do not touch the glass.
The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps
are operated. Note:
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
Headlamp: Side marker
A
Low beam headlamp
B
High beam headlamp
C
High beam headlamp: 1. Remove the headlamp.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Low beam headlamp: 1. Remove the headlamp.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
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Install the new bulbs in reverse order from
the steps above. Be sure that the spring
clip is not damaged or detached from the
headlamp assembly during the
replacement procedure.
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If
Equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle
use a high intensity discharge source.
These lamps operate at a high voltage.
When the bulb is burned out, the bulb and
starter capsule assembly must be replaced
by your authorized dealer.
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Remove the bulb by gently pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing Fog, Park and Turn
Signal Bulbs
Fog Lamp
A
Park Lamp
B
Turn Signal lamp
C 1. Remove the screws from the splash
shield at the wheel well to gain access
to the lamp assembly.
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Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb
1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3. Remove the bulb.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp
Bulb
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED
center high-mount stop lamp located in
the spoiler. It is designed to last the life of
the vehicle. If replacement is required, see
your authorized dealer.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized
“D.O.T.” for
North America 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. Trade number
Function
9005LL
Headlamps high beam (Halogen)
H1
* Headlamps high beam (HID)
H11LL
Headlamp low beam (Halogen)
D3S
* Headlamp low beam (HID)
168
Sidemarker - front
WY5W
Park lamp - front (HI Series)
194
Park lamp - front (Low Series)
WY21W
Turn lamp - front (HI Series)
W21W
Turn lamp - front (Low Series)
H10 (9145)
Fog lamps
3157K
Tail/brake lamp
T20
Turn lamp - rear
921
Backup lamp
W5W
License plate lamp
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Airbag - Front.........................................................
85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 85
Battery...................................................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 85
Brake System......................................................... 85
Cruise Control....................................................... 86
Direction Indicator............................................... 86
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 86
Engine Oil................................................................ 86
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 86
Fog Lamps - Front............................................... 86
High Beam.............................................................. 86
Information............................................................ 86
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 86
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 86
Parking Lamps....................................................... 87
Service Engine Soon............................................ 87
Traction and Stability Control......................... 87
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 87
Washer Fluid Check....................................248
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 69
Waxing.............................................................262
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
Wheels and Tires.........................................268 General Information......................................... 268
Technical Specifications................................. 292
Windows and Mirrors....................................78
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Windshield Wipers........................................69 Intermittent Wipe................................................ 69
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 69
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................250
Wipers and Washers.....................................69
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