Ford 2002 Escape v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur

Introduction 4Congratulations 4Safety and environment protection 5Symbol glossary 8Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 15Entertai

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

To adjust the cross-bar assembly on the inner rack:1. Loosen the screws on thecross-bar with a T-30 Torx driver.2. Move the cross-bar to the desiredlo

To ensure proper sliding function of your rack, keep the rackclear of debris. If debris is visible inside the roof c-channels orside rails, spray the

KEYSThe key operates all locks on yourvehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer.You should always carry a secondkey wit

Childproof door locksWhen these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoo

Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate, if the switch on theoverhead lamps are in the “DO

Replacing the batteryThe transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium batteryCR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow yo

Programming remote transmittersIt is necessary to have all (maximum of four — original and/or new) ofyour remote transmitters available prior to begin

The inside lights will not turn off if:• they have been turned on in the dome lamp control or• any door is openThe battery saver will shut off the int

Key informationYour vehicle is supplied with twocoded keys. Only a coded key willstart your vehicle. Spare coded keyscan be purchased from yourdealers

If your keys are lost or stolen youwill need to do the following:• Use your spare key to start thevehicle, or• Have your vehicle towed to adealership

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate.Examples are:1.The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)2. Po

1. Insert the first previouslyprogrammed coded key into theignition and turn the ignition from 2(ACC) to 3 (RUN) (maintainignition in 3 (RUN) for at l

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle fromunauthorized entry.If there is any potential pe

Disarming the systemYou can disarm the system by any of the following actions:• Unlock the doors by using yourremote entry transmitter.• Unlock the do

SEATINGAdjusting the front manual seatNever adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving.Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving.Do n

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion.Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down.Using the manual lumbar su

The head restraints can be movedup and down.Push control to lower or removehead restraint.Folding down rear seats1. Raise the rear seat head restraint

2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage.3. Pull the seat release control.NOTE: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before

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

6. Rotate seatback down into loadfloor position.Make sure seat belt buckleheads are not trappedunderneath the seatback and thatthe seat belt buckle he

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)To confirm the anti-lock brakesystem (ABS) warning light isfunctional it will momentarilyilluminate when the

2. Rotate seat cushion down into theseating position making sure thatthe seat cushion is locked into placeand that the seat belt buckles areexposed.3.

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

Folding down rear bench seats (if equipped)1. Raise the rear seat head restraintand remove.2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage

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

3. Remove the head restraint storedunder the front seat and return it tothe original position on the seatback.To remove the rear cushion1. Pull the Ye

To install the rear cushion1. Push the cushion so that the rodsfit into the locking tabs.2. Make sure that the hinges arelocked into place.SAFETY REST

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt.Each seating position in your vehicle h

Combination lap and shoulder belts1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until

When to use the automatic locking mode• Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front oroutboard rear seating position (if equipped).

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

Low fuelIlluminates when the fuel level inthe fuel tank is at, or near, empty(refer to Fuel gauge in this chapterfor more information).Speed controlIl

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safetybelt properly could re

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen the belt, turn thetongue at a righ

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...9Crashes are ra

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk ofinjury in an accident. T

4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.5. Uncoil then retract the safety belt three times, ending with the safetybelt re

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severepersonal injuries in the event of

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautionsThe supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause thoseobjects to be propelled by the

Children and air bagsFor additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide.Children must always be proper

Anti-theft systemRefer to SecuriLocky passiveanti-theft system in the Locks andSecurity chapter.Low coolant (if equipped)Illuminates when the coolant

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burn

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not functionagain and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area w

Do not lean your head on the door. The side air bag could injureyou as it deploys from the side of the seatback.Do not attempt to service, repair, or

The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateraldeceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuitth

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on.• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatp

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

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

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions includedwith the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not installand use the safety

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

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

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chimeSounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (frontor side airbags) has been detect

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 rear seat between thecushion and seat back.Follow the child seat ma

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

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage doorbefore you start the en

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 engineNote: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.1.

Guarding against exhaust fumesAlthough odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaustfumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous eff

aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture,road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal,” “continuous grinding” or“continuous

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot coolingsystem can burn you badly.This g

• The anti-lock system does not reduce stopping distance. Always leaveenough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you tostop.• We rec

The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stopyour vehicle in

PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLEUtility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.In a rollover crash, an unbelted

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)Brake-shift interlockThis vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshi

3. Insert a tool (or a screwdriver)into the right-hand side of thebrake-shift interlock access coverand remove the cover.4. Insert a tool (or screw dr

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operatingtemperature or damage to the transmission may occur.Do not rock the vehicle for more t

To put your vehicle in gear, start theengine, depress the brake pedal,then move gearshift lever out of P(Park).Understanding gearshift positionsP (Par

Overdrive — column mounted gearshift with O/D off switchThe Overdrive position with the O/DOFF switch not depressed is thenormal driving position for

If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off repeatedly when thevehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF control ispressed, th

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)4x4 system general informationFor important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, se

OdometerRegisters the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle.Trip odometerRegisters the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. Press and holdthe bu

• The 4x4 ON mode providesfour-wheel drive with full powerto both axles at all times. It isonly intended for severe oroff-road driving conditions, suc

Shifting between 4x4 Auto and ON modesSwitch the four-wheel drive controlto 4x4 ON to apply power to bothaxles. When you activate the controlto 4x4 ON

• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery byloose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.If your vehicle goes off the edge of the paveme

• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do notattempt any sharp steering wheel movements.• If the vehicle goes from one type

If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary.Water intrusion into

When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a lower gear rather thandownshifting to a lower gear from ahigher gear once the ascent hasstarted. This r

Avoid sudden braking as well. Although a 4x4 vehicle may acceleratebetter than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t stop anyfaster, bec

These “aftermarket lift kits” could adversely affect the vehicle’s handlingcharacteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control or roll overan

Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can makeit more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control.For

• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum permissible totalweight of the base vehicle, occupants, optional equipment and cargo.The GVWR is specifi

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIOVolume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the

cab), the weight added should not exceed the front axle reserve capacity(FARC). Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reservecapaci

3. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on thefollowing charts. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can towand must f

4x2GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer WeightsEngine MaximumGCWR - kg(lbs.)Trailer WeightRange - kg(lbs.)Maximum frontalarea of trailer -m2(ft

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification label.Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight exceeds the

Trailer lampsTrailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure yourtrailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer

• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you mustpark on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.Launching or retri

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

ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTYIn the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistancecoverage beyond this period through the Ma

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the front passenger’s footwell, behind the kick panel. Thereset button for the fuel pumpshut-off switch is

FUSES AND RELAYSFusesIf electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinth

AM/FM selectThe AM/FM select control works inradio and CD modes.AM/FM select in radio modeThe AM/FM control allows you to select AM or FM frequency ba

Passenger compartment fuse panelThe fuse panel is located on the left hand side kick panel. Remove thepanel cover to access the fuses.To remove a fuse

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment Fuse PanelDescription5 5A ABS Unit (EVAC & FILL), ASC Unit,Restraints Control Module, ASC Ma

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment Fuse PanelDescription21 10A Left /Right Trailer Position Lamps22 15A Not Used23 20A Left/Right H

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 BoxDescriptionEEC 5A* EEC (KPWR)HEGO 15A* HEGO 1,2, CMS 1,2, VMVFUEL 20A* Fuel Pump, EEC (FPM)DIODE

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescriptionR DEF 30A** Rear DefrosterADD FAN 40A**(2.0 L)50A(3.0 L)Add FanEEC MAIN ISO — EEC Rel

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not followthese precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose controlof the vehicle, po

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. Position the jack according to thefollowing guides and turn the jackhandle clockwise until the tire is amaximum of 25 mm (1 inch) off theground.Nev

Seating and Safety Restraints 113Seating 113Safety restraints 125Air bags 136Child restraints 144Driving 154Starting 154Brakes 158Transmission operati

Seek function in radio mode• Press to find the nextlistenable station down thefrequency band.• Pressto find the nextlistenable station up the frequenc

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

Preparing your vehicleWhen the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the assisting battery.3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negat

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarbureto

Removing the jumper cablesRemove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected.1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surfa

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, your roadside assistance center.It

In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) yourvehicl

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeFord Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you

In Canada:Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)If you own a Lin

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.Autoset memory

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)The Dispute Settlement Board is:• an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes• avail

Board membershipThe Board consists of:• three consumer representatives• a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representativeConsumer candidates for Boa

You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review.Oral presentationsIf you would like to make an oral pres

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY)In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest F

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufactureror its representative is unable to repair a motor veh

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, youshould im

WASHING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLENever wash a vehicle that is “hot tothe touch” or during exposure tostrong, direct sunlight. It isrecommended that

REPAIRING PAINT CHIPSRemove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing p

Treble adjustThe treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output.Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sound distribut

• Never spray a hot engine with cold water, as damage to theengine block or engine components may occur.• Use caution when using a self-serve power wa

• 3.0L DOHC V6 — Duratec Engine• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage.WASHING NON-

Use a soft cloth and a solution of Triple Clean (EOAZ-19526–AA), mixedproperly with water, in order to remove bug residue. If tar or greasespots are p

CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENSWipe the cluster area with a soft, damp cotton towel. Dry the area with aclean, dry towel.CLEANING WOOD-TONE TRIMW

Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions,solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, oroil/petroleum-based leather

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

3. Turn off the engine and remove the key.4. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.Working with the engine on• Automatic tr

2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle locatedin the center between the hood and the grille.3. Lift the hood open and s

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

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, ordiscs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming mayoccur.RewindThe rewind contr

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

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDChecking and adding washer fluidCheck the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with asymbol.If t

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).• 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engi

• If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the levelwithin the MIN—MAX range.• 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine• 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec

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

will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time theadaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to itsopti

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

The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-coloredMotorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specificationESE-M97B44–A or yell

Shuffle featureThe shuffle feature operates in CDchanger mode (if equipped) andplays all tracks on the current discin random order.Press the SHUFFLE c

degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove thecoolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflowsyste

Recycled engine coolantFord Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolantproduced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally eq

• NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the corrosion protection charact

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:• Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle.• Alwa

The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into anungrounded fuel container.U

The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stopsbefore completely rem

more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician.It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products

Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel systemif an authorized Motorcr

• Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up.• Have the vehicle loading and distribution t

• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.• Slow down gradually.• Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%les

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CDVolume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Audio power can also be turned onby pre

• Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel ec

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the enginecompartment and exhaust system,

engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.CHECKING AN

BRAKE FLUIDChecking and adding brake fluidBrake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide forthe service

TRANSMISSION FLUIDChecking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals forfluid checks

operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km(20 miles) of driving.The transmission fluid should be inthe crosshatch zone if at norma

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)1. Clean the filler plug.2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level.3. Fluid leve

When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers.Note: Do not start your engin

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADINGNew vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrade

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not includeacceleration, cornering, hydroplaning o

AM/FM selectThe AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD modes.AM/FM select in radio modeThis control allows you to select AM or FM frequency b

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,load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”,“Touring”, etc.), as orig

Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods oftraction control.MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 2.0L DOHC I4Zetec engine3.0L DO

Fluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityFuel tank N/A 2.0L I4 Zetecengine57L (15 gallons)3.0L V6 Duratecengine61L (16 gallons)Power steeringfluidMotorc

Fluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityEngine coolant4MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant (greencolored) orMotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-col

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

Item Ford PartName orequivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationAutomatictransaxle2MotorcraftMERCONt ATFXT-2-QDX MERCONtPower steeringfluidMotorcraftME

44X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than–40° C (-40° F) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE75W-140 Sy

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

Seek functionThe seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.Seek function in radio mode• Press to find the nextlistenable station down thef

1. World manufacturer identifier2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR)3. Vehicle line, series, body type4. Engine type5. Check digit6. Mo

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

Floor cargo netTire stepTravel equipmentAuto headlamps with DRL (Daytime Running Lights)ConsoleDaytime running lightsFactory luggage rack adaptorsHitc

Side window air deflectorsStep/sill platesUniversal floor matsFor maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding acces

AABS (see Brakes) ...159Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ...136–137, 141and child safety seats ...

Changing a tire ...195Child safety restraints ...145child safety belts ...145Child safety seats ...

EEmergencies, roadsidejump-starting ...200Emission control system ...250Engine ...2

GVWR (Gross VehicleWeight Rating) ...178calculating ...178, 180definition ...

low fuel ...13oil pressure ...12overdrive off ...13safety be

SSafety belts (see Safetyrestraints) ...15, 125–129Safety defects, reporting ...217Safety restraints ...125–130be

Scan function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on theCD. (The CD scans in a for

Vehicle loading ...178Ventilating your vehicle ...158WWarning chimes ...14–15Warning lights (see Ligh

Starting autoset memory preset1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.2. Press the control.3. When the first six strong stationsare fill

Maintenance and Specifications 226Hood 227Engine compartment 229Engine oil 231Battery 235Fuel information 242Air filter(s) 256Part numbers 262Refill c

Press the TREB control then press:•to decrease the treble outputand• to increase the treble output.Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sound distribution ca

Tape/CD select• To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the radio or CD mode,press the TAPE control. Pressagain during re

Tape direction selectPress SIDE 1–2 to play the alternateside of a tape.Eject functionPress the EJ control to stop andeject a tape.Press the EJ contro

Shuffle featureThe shuffle feature operates in CDmode (if equipped) and plays alltracks on the current disc in randomorder. If equipped with the CDcha

The CLK control will allow you toswitch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information,etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock

Volume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Turn control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain leve

Tune adjustThe tune control works in radio or CD mode.Tune adjust in radio mode• Press to move to the nextfrequency down the band(whether or not a lis

Seek function in tape mode• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.• Pressto listen to the next selection on the tape.Seek function for

Radio station memory presetThe radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stat

Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output.Press the BASS control then press:•to decrease bass

The following warning may be required by California law:CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain

Press the BAL control then press:•to shift sound to the left and•to shift sound to the right.Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound can be adjustedbetween t

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm audiocompact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-recordabl

Eject functionPress the control to stop and eject atape.Press the control to stop and eject aCD.DolbyT noise reductionDolbyt noise reduction operateso

Setting the clockPress the clock/RDS control untilSELECT HOUR is displayed andpress:•to decrease hours and•to increase hours.To set the minute, press

Radio Data System (RDS) featureThis feature allows your audiosystem to receive text informationfrom RDS-equipped FM radiostations.Press and hold the c

RDS select program type• Press the RDS control until FINDprogram type is displayed.• Use the SEL control to select theprogram type. With the featureon

• Use the SEL control to selectTYPE, NAME, TEXT or NONE.When your radio is turned to aRDS station, RDS station TYPE,station NAME, or TEXT messagewill

Volume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain

Tune adjust in radio mode• Press to move to the nextfrequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to m

Seek function in CD mode• Press to seek to the previoustrack of the current disc. If thebeginning of the disc is reached,the CD player seeks to thebeg

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident thesafety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to theengine. The switch can also be

4. Press and hold a memory preset control. The playing media will mutemomentarily. When the sound returns, the station is held in memory onthe control

NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CDpresent in the audio system.NO CD will illuminate in the display if the CD con

Auto loadThis feature allows you to autoloadup to 6 discs into the multi disc CDplayer internal to the radio.Press and hold the LOAD control until AUT

reached. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD will begin play atthe first track. Release the control to disengage rewind mode.When in rewin

Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output.Press the BASS control. Use theSEL control to incre

While in FM mode, two menus are available. If RDS is turned OFF, youcan access the following:• SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.• SELECT MINU

Traffic announcementsThis feature allows you to heartraffic announcements. When in thismode, traffic announcements willinterrupt radio and CD play.Whe

Radio data system (RDS) featureThis feature allows your audio systemto receive text information fromRDS-equipped FM radio stations.To activate RDS:• W

• Classic• Country• Info• Jazz• Oldies• R&B• Religious• Rock• Soft• Top 40ShowThis feature allows you to select thetype of RDS broadcast informati

Use the SEL control to select thedesired signal mode (the selectedmode will appear in the display).The following signal modes can beselected:• DSP OFF

SPECIAL NOTICESEmission warrantyThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and

Use the SEL control to manually setthe time.• Press to increasehours/minutes.• Press to decreasehours/minutes.Press the MENU control again to disengag

recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not functioncorrectly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs,CDs with a scratch protection

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Fan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.Temperature control knobControls the temperature

Operating tips• In humid weather, place the climate control system in DEF beforedriving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once thewindshie

Fan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.Temperature control knobControls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle

• (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrumentpanel registers and the floor ducts. Heating capabilities are provided inthis mode.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weatherconditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFFposition.• Under norm

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTERThe rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel.Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin ice

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

High beams• Push forward past detent toactivate.• Pull toward you past detent todeactivate.Flash to passPull toward you slightly to activateand releas

Using your vehicle with a snowplowDo not use this vehicle for snowplowing.Using your vehicle as an ambulanceDo not use this vehicle as an ambulance.Yo

AIMING THE HEADLAMPSThe headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of yo

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

With the control in the middle position, the dome lamp will illuminatewhenever any door is opened. If any door has been opened from theoutside, the la

BULBSReplacing exterior bulbsCheck the operation of the following lamps frequently:• Headlamps• Foglamps• High-mount brakelamp• Brakelamps• Parking la

Replacing the interior bulbsCheck the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:• Interior overhead lamp• Map lampFor bulb replacement, see

5. Press the retainer spring forwardand spread the spring releasing itfrom bulb hooks and rotate it awayfrom the bulb.6. Without turning, carefully pu

1. Open the liftgate to expose thelamp assemblies.2. Remove the two screws from thelamp assembly.3. Carefully remove the lampassembly by pulling it re

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

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERFor intermittent operation, movecontrol down one position.Adjust the rotary control to thedesired speed setting.For normal

To activate the windshield washer,pull control toward you. Releasecontrol to stop washer fluid spray.MIST FUNCTIONMove control up and release for onew

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-

Changing the wiper bladesTo replace the wiper blades:1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition.2. Turn the blade

To activate the rear washer, rotatethe control to theposition andrelease.Rear window wiper bladesRefer to Windshield wiper blades in this section for

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package.Storage compartment (if equi

AUXILIARY POWER POINTPower outlets are designed foraccessory plugs only. Do nothang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.Improper u

• Press the top portion of therocker switch to close.• Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open.One touch down• Press AUTO completely down

Window lock (if equipped)The window lock feature disables allthe power windows except thedrivers.To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the dri

Fold-away mirrorsPull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash.SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)To turn s

To set a speed• Press SET ACC. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).If y

To set a lower set speed• Press and hold CST. Release thecontrol when the desired speed isreached or• Press and release CST to operatethe Tap-Down fun

Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed.To return to a previously set speed• Press RSM. For RSM to operate,the vehicle speed must b

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic AlarmEngine Oil Engine CoolantEn

• To close, press and hold the front portion of the control.To operate the moon roof vent position:• To open, press and hold the front portion of the

CARGO AREA FEATURESCargo cover (if equipped)Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area shade that covers theluggage compartment of your vehicle.To

LUGGAGE RACKYour vehicle is equipped with a roofrack. The maximum load for theroof rack is 44 kg (100 lbs), evenlydistributed on the crossbars. If it

2. Slide the cross-bar to the end ofthe rail.3. Use a long, flat object in order todepress the tongue in the endcapson both sides of the cross-bar.4.

2. Use a long, flat object to depressthe tongue in the endcaps on bothsides of the cross-bar.3. Slide the tie down loops and thecross-bar assemblies o

To extend the rack:1. Rotate the handle on the lift barof the inner rack in the direction ofthe arrows on the handle.2. Lift the bar straight up (abou

4. Lower the inner rack by pivotingat the hinges of the rack.Do not pivot the inner rackdownward until it has beencompletely extended. Failure tofully

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

3. Continue lifting the inner rackuntil it is parallel with the roof.4. Slide the rack forward onto theroof.5. Lift the feet over the side railsand lo