Ford 2004 Escape v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 13Entertainment Systems 15AM/FM stereo with CD 15AM/FM stereo cassette with CD

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A wa

• a readiness light and tone• a diagnostic module• and the electrical wiring which connects the componentsThe RCM (Restraints Control Module) monitors

Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seatcovers may prevent the deployment of the side air bags andincrease the risk of injury in an

The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affectedb

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:• The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will eitherfl

Children and safety beltsIf the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Childrenwho are too large for child safety seats (as sp

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions:• Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withk

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up

Child and infant or child safety seatsUse a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufactu

Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placedin the front seats.Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbel

2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, ro

Brake system warning light: Toconfirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON

5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt and pulldownward until all of the belt isextracted and a c

Attaching child safety seats with tether strapsMost new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat a

4. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown.The arrow in the above graphicpoints toward the front of thevehicle.If the tether strap is clippedincor

Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren) attachments for child seat anchorsSome child safety seats have two rigid or

The lower anchors for child seatinstallation are located at the rearsection of the second row seatbetween the cushion and seat back.The LATCH anchors

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. LOCK, locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal.2. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the r

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smellexhaust fumes.Important saf

If starting a vehicle with a manualtransmission:• Make sure the parking brake isset.• Push the clutch pedal to thefloor.3. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) wit

Starting the engine1. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel

Important ventilating informationIf the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period oftime, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one

Engine oil pressure: Illuminateswhen the oil pressure falls below thenormal range, refer to Engine oil inthe Maintenance andspecifications chapter.Low

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake

• loose or worn steering components• improper steering alignmentA high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/p

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition inthe ON position and the brake pedal depressed:1. Apply the parking brake, turn

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working.Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in

Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatictransaxleYour transaxle is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found inthe vehic

N (Neutral)With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.D

1 (First)• Provides maximum engine braking.• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.• Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for

MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)Using the clutchVehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlockthat prevents cran

Recommended shift speedsUpshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fueleconomy)1

Parking your vehicle1. Apply the brake and shift into theneutral position.2. Set the parking brake.3. Shift into 1 (First).124R35124R352004 Escape (20

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in theignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door isopened.Headlamps on

4. Turn the ignition to position 1(LOCK) to shut the engine off andremove the ignition key.Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpected

Using the electronic shift 4x4 systemAUTO- Full power to front wheels, at all times; power to the rear wheelsas required by driving conditions. Used f

Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheelmotion, m

If your vehicle gets stuckIf your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping betwee

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with alower center of gravity.

when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoidspinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction ofthe sl

Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too muchpower will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss ofvehicl

is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), apply thebrake steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section ofthis chap

You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressurefound on the safety compliance certification label attached to the leftfront door

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver ofobstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse

Odometer: Registers the totalkilometers (miles) of the vehicle.Trip odometer: Registers thekilometers (miles) of individualjourneys. To reset, tap on

The RSS detects obstacles up to 2meters (6.5 ft.) from the rearbumper with a decreased coveragearea at the outer corners of thebumper, (refer to the f

DRIVING THROUGH WATERIf driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive th

• Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer thevehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating isdetermined by subtrac

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehiclesFor important information regarding safe operation of this typeof veh

• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to thesevere duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide.• Do not tow a traile

4x4GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer WeightsEngine MaximumGCWR - kg(lbs.)Trailer WeightRange - kg(lbs.)Maximumfrontal area oftrailer - m2(ft

Safety chainsAlways connect the trailer’s safety chains to hook retainers on thevehicle. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains unde

Trailer towing tips• Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turni

RECREATIONAL TOWINGAn example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind amotorhome.If your vehicle is automatic transmission equipped, wi

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO1. Balance: Press/ to shiftsound to the left/right speakers.2. Fade: Press/ to shiftsound to the front/rear speakers.3.

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.Canadian cus

This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, behind aflip-up cover, by the kick panelaccess cover.To reset the switch:1. Turn the ignition

Standard fuse amperage rating and colorCOLORFuseratingMinifusesStandardfusesMaxifusesCartridgemaxifusesFuse linkcartridge2A Grey Grey — — —3A Violet V

The fuses are coded as follows:Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description1 5A Canister vent control solenoid2 5A Blow

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description6 10A Flasher unit, Reversing lamps,Park Aid Module (PAM)7 10A Passive Anti

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description22 15A Not used23 20A Horn relay24 15A Stoplamps, High mountedstoplamp, Tra

If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to theBattery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter.The high-current fuses

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescriptionH/L RELAYMICRO— Headlamp (high/low, right/leftrelay)HTD SEATS 30A Heated seats (if eq

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescriptionADD FAN 40A**(2.0 L)50A(3.0 L)Add fanEEC MAIN ISO — EEC relayFUEL PUMP ISO — Fuel pum

It is not recommended that the vehicle be operated in 4WD modes witha temporary spare. If 4WD operation is necessary, do not operate abovespeeds of 16

5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD.6. COMP (Compression): In CDmode, press to bring louder andsofter levels into more comfortablelistening level. The

If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could beseriously injured.1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and place gearshi

5. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground.Before placing the jack under

6. Lower the jack from its storedheight to fit under the jackingnotches. Position the jack accordingto the following guides and turn thejack handle cl

To stow the full size flat tire in thecargo floor, the long spare tire rodin the tool bag needs to be installed.11. Using the lug wrench, removethe sp

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheelor the surface of the fr

Connecting the jumper cables1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery.Note: In the illustrations,

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery.4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an ex

Jump starting1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed.2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.3.

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery.4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of

WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, y

14. CD: Press to enter CD mode orto play a CD already loaded into thesystem.15. AM/FM: Press to choose afrequency band in radio mode.16. Bass: Press/

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur.In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeYou must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handli

In Canada:Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)www.ford.caIf yo

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or

The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modifyprocedu

from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized fortheir business leadership qualities.What the Board needsTo have your case reviewed

Making a decisionBoard members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impar

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impa

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURETo order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at:HELM, INCORPORATEDP.O. Box 07150Detro

3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total ofmore than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time)In the case o

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD1. Power/volume: Press to turnON/OFF; turn to increase/decreasevolume.2. Scan: Press to hear a briefsampling of

WASHING THE EXTERIORWash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is

• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.• Always

• 2.0L DOHC I4 — Zetec Engine• 3.0L DOHC V6 — Duratec Engine• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADESThe windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleanedregularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on th

INTERIORFor fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with sideair bags:• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.• Remov

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTSYour Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect i

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation.• We provide a

• Manual transmission:1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N(Neutral).2. Block the wheels.Note: Do not start your e

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine coolant reservoir3. Brake/Clutch f

3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine coolant reservoir3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick4. Brake fluid reservoi

not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and causethe CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemadeCDs be identified with permane

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDAdd fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely.Only use a washer

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).4. Open

• If the oil level is between the MIN—MAX marks, the oil level isacceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.• If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil t

To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.Engine oil and filt

BATTERYYour vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice.How

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,resulting in personal injury a

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreco

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir.• The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “c

Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, maydarken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to golden tan

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.5. Fill the coolant reservoi

Seating and Safety Restraints 75Seating 75Safety restraints 85Air bags 96Child restraints 103Driving 115Starting 115Brakes 119Transmission operation 1

10. Balance: Press BAL; then pressSEL/ to shift sound to theleft/right speakers.Fade: Press FADE; then pressSEL/ to shift sound to therear/front speak

Severe climatesIf you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]):• It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELSImportant safety precautionsDo not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leak

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek med

1. Turn the engine off.2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops.3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pi

Octane recommendationsYour vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline withpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend the use ofga

• The indicator may come on. For more information on the “CheckEngine” indicator, refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter.Fuel FilterFor fuel filter r

• Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.• Use a known quality gasoline, preferab

• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.• Slow down gradually.• Driv

• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared todriving on hilly terrain.• Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operat

Illumination of the indicator, charging system warning light or thetemperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss ofengine power

17. Rewind (REW): Press for aslow rewind, press and hold for afast rewind.18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass,Treble, Balance and Fade controls.19. Bass:

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testingIn some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostics sys

4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range.5. If the fluid is

Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain anaccurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up(approximately 30 km [20 mi

High fluid levelFluid levels above the crosshatchzone may result in transaxle failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/o

7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is atthe bottom of the opening.8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.Us

3. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing.4. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.5. Wipe the air filter hous

These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the UnitedStates Department of Transportation has set.Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneu

Temperature A B CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to d

Tire rotationBecause your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often weardifferently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rot

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,speed rating, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “AllTerrain”, “Touring”,

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEMAUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM1. Seek: Press and releaseSEEK/ for previous/nextstrong station, selection or

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 2.0L DOHC I4Zetec engine3.0L DOHC V6 DuratecengineAir filter element1FA-1683 FA-1683Fuel filter FG-800-A FG-800-ABatt

Fluid Ford Part Name Application CapacityFuel tank N/A 2.0L I4 Zetecengine61L (16gallons)3.0L V6Duratec engine61L (16gallons)Power steeringfluidMotorc

Fluid Ford Part Name Application CapacityEngine coolant4MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored)2.0L I4 Zetecengine withmanualtransaxle5.0

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSItem Ford PartName orequivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationBody hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rollers, seattracks,

Item Ford PartName orequivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationPower steeringfluidMotorcraftMERCON 威ATFXT-2-QDX MERCON威Rear axle(4X4)4Motorcraft SAE80

ENGINE DATAEngine 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetecengine3.0L DOHC V6Duratec engineCubic inches 121 181Required fuel 87 octane 87 octaneFiring order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-

* Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16” tires3212004 Escape (204)Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus)Maintenance and Specifications226

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedt

Vehicle identification number (VIN)The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Plea

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford

2. Rewind: In CD mode, press untildesired selection is reached.Fast forward: In CD mode, pressuntil desired selection is reached.3. DSP (Digital Signa

Interior styleCell phone holdersElectrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrorsFloor matsInterior trim kitsLeather wrapped steering wheelsScuff

AAir bag supplemental restraintsystem ...96–97, 100and child safety seats ...98description ...

Child safety seats ...106–107attaching with tether straps ..111in front seat ...108in rear seat ...

refill capacities ...220service points ...188–189starting after a collision ...150Engine block heater ...

IIgnition ...115, 225Infant seats(see Safety seats) ...106–107Inspection/maintenance (I/M)testing ...

PParking ...129Parking brake ...120Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...220Power distribution

TTemperature control(see Climate control) ...31Tilt steering wheel ...46Tires ...158, 215–217

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Fade: Press FADE; then pressSEL/ to shift sound to therear/front speakers.9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL toaccess clock mode, RDS on/off,Traffic announce

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Autostore: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations withoutlosing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Pressand mom

MACH姞 MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM1. Balance: Press/ to shiftsound to the left/right speakers.2. Fade: Press/ to shiftsound to the rear/front speakers.3. Scan: Pr

5. EJ (Eject): Press to stop andeject a disc. If a disc is ejected andnot removed, the player willautomatically reload the disc and return to radio mo

13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM;tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.14. CD door: I

21. Treble: Press / todecrease/increase the treble output.RADIO FREQUENCIESAM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommissi

Maintenance and Specifications 186Engine compartment 188Engine oil 190Battery 194Fuel information 201Air filter(s) 214Part numbers 220Refill capacitie

CD/CD PLAYER CAREDo:• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM1. Fan speed adjustment: Controlsthe volume of air circulated in thevehicle.2. Air flow selections: Controlsthe direction of the air

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windowsTo increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventslocated in

Operating tips• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in theposition.• To reduce humidity build up

HEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlam

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) systemdoes not activate with your tail la

• Push and hold bottom of controlto dim.AIMING THE HEADLAMPSThe headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.If your vehicle has

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge of highintensity light towards the right. Ifthis edge is not a

The dome lamp will stay on if thecontrol is moved to the passengerside position. When the control is inthe middle position, the lamp willonly come on

BULBSReplacing exterior bulbsCheck the operation of all the bulbs frequently.Using the right bulbsReplacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known toth

Replacing headlamp bulbs1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.2. Open the hood.3. Press two tabs and disconnect theelectrical

6. Without turning, carefully pullbulb out of headlamp assembly.Handle a halogen headlampbulb carefully and keep outof children’s reach. Grasp the bul

1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the OFF position and then openthe liftgate to expose the lampassemblies.2. Remove the two screws from thelamp as

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbsTo remove the lamp assembly:1. Remove the two screws and movethe lamp assembly away from theliftgate.2. Remove th

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVERWindshield wiper: For intermittentoperation, move control down oneposition.Adjust the rotary control to thedesired speed setting.F

Rear window wiper/washer controlsFor intermittent operation of rearwiper, rotate end of control upwardto the INT position.For normal speed rear wipero

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull down and hold the steeringwheel release control toward you.2. Move the steering

• Remove the Velcro pad (2) fromthe storage compartment door(3).• Place Velcro (5) on aftermarkettransmitter (6) opposite ofactuator control (8).• Mea

• Install the transmitter (6) on to storage compartment door (3)aligning the actuator control (8) with the rubber plunger (1). Closethe storage compar

The mirror will automatically return to the normal high reflective statewhenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse). This helps to ensure abright cl

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, you

One touch downAllows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onAUTO and release quickly. Pressagain to

Fold-away mirrorsPull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash.Heated outside mirrors(if equipped)B

3. Press the SET ACC control andrelease it.4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.5. The indicatorlight on theinstrument cluster will turn on.Note

Reducing speed while using speed controlThere are two ways to reduce a setspeed:• Press and hold the CST controluntil you get to the desiredspeed, the

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collision.Cell phone useThe use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become inc

If you open and close the moon roof repeatedly, the moon roof motormay overheat and shut down for 45 seconds while the motor cools.Do not let children

To install the shade:• Insert the ends of the cargoshade into the mounting featureslocated behind the rear seat onthe rear trim panels.To operate the

To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:1. Loosen the thumbwheel at bothends of the cross-bar (bothcross-bars are adjustable).2. Slide the cros

To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rackside rails:1. Ensure that both cross-barassemblies are installed with the F(front) a

NO BOUNDARIES RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Your vehicle may be equipped withan optional roof rack. This uniquefeature allows you to carry cargo onan inner

Special instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.Please read the section Supplemental Restraint

3. Slide the inner rack rearward,with an initial pull to release therack from its stowed position, untilit has completely extended andstops.4. Lower t

6. Figure shows foot (A) clickedinto place correctly.7. With the locking tab (B)exposed on the foot, this figureshows the rack is not installedcorrect

To stow the inner rack:1. Rotate the handle on the lift barof the inner rack in the direction ofthe arrows on the handle and pullthe inner rack away f

5. Lift the feet over the side rails and lock them into place.6. Ensure both feet are locked and secured into place.To adjust the cross-bar assembly o

Always stow the inner rack on the roof when using an automatedcar wash.Do not attempt to open the liftgate or rear window when the rackis in the down

KEYSThe key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer.You should always carry a second key w

Locking the doorsTurn the key in the door cylinder to lock all the doors. The park lampswill flash once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will sta

The remote entry system allows youto lock or unlock all vehicle doorswithout a key. The remote featurewill only operate when the ignitionis in the OFF

Sounding a panic alarmPressto activate the alarm. To deactivate the feature, press thecontrol again or wait for the alarm to time out in approximately

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the batterydown t

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehiclesUtility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.Befo

7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entrytransmitter has been programmed.8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remo

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used topurchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may ca

Replacement keysIf your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The ke

5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF) position to the 3 (ON) position.Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least three seconds, butno more

NOTE: The hood, each door and the liftgate arm individually, and if anyof them are open, they must be closed in order to be armed.When you lock the ve

FRONT SEATSNotes:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent

Adjusting the front manual seatLift handle to move seat forward orbackward.Pull lever up to adjust seatback.Adjusting the front power seat (if equippe

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion.Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down.Heated seats (if equipped)

The head restraints can be movedup and down. Lift the head restraintso that it is located directly or asclose as possible behind your head.Push contro

Folding down rear seats1. Raise the rear seat head restraintand remove.2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage.3. Pull the seat re

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-

4. Flip seat forward.5. Pull the seatback release straptoward the front seat. Make sure theseat belt buckle heads are fullyextended towards the front

Returning the rear seats to upright position1. Pull seatback up and into uprightposition making sure seatback locksinto place. While holding theseatba

To remove the rear cushion1. Pull the Yellow tab2. Pull the cushion to the outboardside of the vehicle.To install the rear cushion1. Push the cushion

2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage.3. Pull the seat release control oneach side of the seat to release thelocks.4. Flip the s

5. Pull the seatback release straptoward the front seat. Make sure theseat belt buckle heads are fullyextended towards the front of thevehicle and are

Make sure that the seat is firmly locked into position and theseat belt buckles are exposed.To remove the rear cushion1. Pull the Yellow tab.2. Pull t

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child frominjury in a collision.All

• The front outboard safety belt system has a retractor assembly that isdesigned to extend the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner. Thishelps red

movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5mph) or mor

How to disengage the automatic locking modeDisconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic l

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic Alarm Eng

Safety belt pretensionerYour vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andfront passenger seating positions.The safety belt pre

Shorten and fasten the belt whennot in use.Safety belt extension assemblyIf the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8inch)

Conditions of operationIf... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position...The safety belt wa

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data)Reasons given... Consider...⬙Crashes are ra

Reasons given... Consider...⬙The people I’m with don’twear belts⬙Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles withTWO or MORE peop

• the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled• the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equippedwith Autolamps, this will not affect the p

Safety belt maintenanceInspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to ma

Important SRS precautionsThe SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body in

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford orLincoln Mercury dealer.Modificati

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustains alongitudinal deceleration su