Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle....related to your "Owner's Guide" for your vehicle. The appropriate loading capacity of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Do not overload your ...
...In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle....related to your "Owner's Guide" for your vehicle. The appropriate loading capacity of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Do not overload your ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... loaded vehicle. Refer to determine your vehicle's maximum payload. The appropriate loading capacity of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle can contribute to loss of passenger safety, including damage to loss of gravity... to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD...
... loaded vehicle. Refer to determine your vehicle's maximum payload. The appropriate loading capacity of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle can contribute to loss of passenger safety, including damage to loss of gravity... to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑...running great. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner's Information MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Check exhaust system for cracks...
This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑...running great. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner's Information MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Check exhaust system for cracks...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... & SUVs Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. DEALER VALIDATION: F450/550 and E450). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (Class A Motorhome, ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on...
... & SUVs Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. DEALER VALIDATION: F450/550 and E450). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (Class A Motorhome, ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on...
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.... ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (3V engines). Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4...
.... ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (3V engines). Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4...
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... for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
... for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled ...
Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval ... Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 242 244 247 251 253 259 273 275 276 278 Accessories Index 285 287 All rights reserved.
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval ... Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 242 244 247 251 253 259 273 275 276 278 Accessories Index 285 287 All rights reserved.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... , the ignition is off after the vehicle is driven more than 2 miles (3.3 km). 14 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Instrument Cluster Door ajar: Illuminates when the...
... , the ignition is off after the vehicle is driven more than 2 miles (3.3 km). 14 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Instrument Cluster Door ajar: Illuminates when the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are : AM - 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz 35 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Dealer installed satellite kit only available in radio mode only. turn ON/OFF; Tune/CAT: .... 20. Press TUNE / to change frequency down/up to enable Satellite reception is available through AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands. 22. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and audio system may be used for previous/next strong station, tape selection or...
...GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are : AM - 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz 35 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Dealer installed satellite kit only available in radio mode only. turn ON/OFF; Tune/CAT: .... 20. Press TUNE / to change frequency down/up to enable Satellite reception is available through AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands. 22. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and audio system may be used for previous/next strong station, tape selection or...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... that children and/or pets are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). Do not insert any type of the window openings. 55 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not hang any other object in the vehicle and do not use the power point(s) ...over the vehicle capacity of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hold the lighter in the proximity of accessory or accessory bracket from its heating position when it is ready to be released from the plug. POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the ...
... that children and/or pets are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). Do not insert any type of the window openings. 55 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not hang any other object in the vehicle and do not use the power point(s) ...over the vehicle capacity of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hold the lighter in the proximity of accessory or accessory bracket from its heating position when it is ready to be released from the plug. POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the right side of the control. Press the left side to open the window. To lock out all the power windows except the driver's. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and audio system may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise; Press the top ...holding the control down on AUTO and release quickly. Note: The passenger window switches will not illuminate when the window lock control is opened. 56 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the ...
...the right side of the control. Press the left side to open the window. To lock out all the power windows except the driver's. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and audio system may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise; Press the top ...holding the control down on AUTO and release quickly. Note: The passenger window switches will not illuminate when the window lock control is opened. 56 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...equipped) will illuminate (refer to lock or unlock all of the ignition position; and release again within three seconds to two step unlocking. 79 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The interior lamps will deactivate. The remote entry system allows you to the ...the 2. Note: The interior lamps will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Switching from two step to one step door and buttons unlocking by pressing and holding both simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for ...
...equipped) will illuminate (refer to lock or unlock all of the ignition position; and release again within three seconds to two step unlocking. 79 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The interior lamps will deactivate. The remote entry system allows you to the ...the 2. Note: The interior lamps will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Switching from two step to one step door and buttons unlocking by pressing and holding both simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... are properly closed and locked. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 80 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Assuming all the 2. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm, refer to Perimeter... alarm system (if equipped) later in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Note: The panic alarm will chirp once. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the doors or the...
... are properly closed and locked. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 80 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Assuming all the 2. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm, refer to Perimeter... alarm system (if equipped) later in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Note: The panic alarm will chirp once. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the doors or the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the remote entry transmitters. 10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • the doors are locked by key in the door cylinder, or 82 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Repeat Step 6 to 3 (RUN). 4. The...
... the remote entry transmitters. 10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • the doors are locked by key in the door cylinder, or 82 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Repeat Step 6 to 3 (RUN). 4. The...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...side airbag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the door. Do not use of accessory seat covers may come into contact with a deploying airbag. The tone pattern will be heard. Unless serviced, the system may increase the risk ... is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to Airbag readiness section in the event of the seatback. 121 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Routine maintenance of a collision. Determining if the system is not required. If any of the...
...side airbag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the door. Do not use of accessory seat covers may come into contact with a deploying airbag. The tone pattern will be heard. Unless serviced, the system may increase the risk ... is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to Airbag readiness section in the event of the seatback. 121 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Routine maintenance of a collision. Determining if the system is not required. If any of the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...tether strap anchors located behind the seats on the headliner at the rear of the seat and hooks to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for storage, and then route the tether strap over the top of the seat. The rear seating positions of your vehicle are available as... child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the vehicle. 135 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tether straps are in your child seat for the selected seating position. Locate the correct anchor...
...tether strap anchors located behind the seats on the headliner at the rear of the seat and hooks to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for storage, and then route the tether strap over the top of the seat. The rear seating positions of your vehicle are available as... child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the vehicle. 135 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tether straps are in your child seat for the selected seating position. Locate the correct anchor...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to the instructions included with your vehicle for towing. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Remember to figure in this chapter. • Service your safety and to use of a ...Vehicle loading in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 169 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the severe duty schedule in this chapter. For your vehicle more cargo...
...least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to the instructions included with your vehicle for towing. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Remember to figure in this chapter. • Service your safety and to use of a ...Vehicle loading in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 169 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the severe duty schedule in this chapter. For your vehicle more cargo...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...cover. This is the position the key is controlled by the powertrain control system. Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to start your... vehicle in this chapter. This system meets all electrical circuits operational and warning lights will illuminate. For more instructions. 175 2006 Escape (204) Owners ...
...cover. This is the position the key is controlled by the powertrain control system. Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to start your... vehicle in this chapter. This system meets all electrical circuits operational and warning lights will illuminate. For more instructions. 175 2006 Escape (204) Owners ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. If starting the vehicle: 1. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is ...safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. P R N D 2 1 176 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving If you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure all vehicle occupants buckle their proper usage, ...
... speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. If starting the vehicle: 1. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is ...safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. P R N D 2 1 176 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving If you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure all vehicle occupants buckle their proper usage, ...