Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications... MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefully designed to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death...
...safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications... MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefully designed to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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..., but are on windshield stress cracks will be provided for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other appearance items that affect these..., bird and bee droppings windstorm, lightening, hail earthquake freezing, water or flood stone chips, scratches (some examples are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components or software and performance ''...
..., but are on windshield stress cracks will be provided for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other appearance items that affect these..., bird and bee droppings windstorm, lightening, hail earthquake freezing, water or flood stone chips, scratches (some examples are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components or software and performance ''...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... equipped with a high load (for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 23 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Refer to provide safe, predictable performance and durable ...load carrying capability. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of...
... equipped with a high load (for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 23 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Refer to provide safe, predictable performance and durable ...load carrying capability. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the door to your option package. Hard objects can injure you in the cupholders. Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to secure sunglasses or a similar object. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with coin holder slots, a sliding ...tray, a cell phone holder and CD holders 3. These include: 1. Cupholders 2. Small storage trays Use only soft cups in a collision. 55 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rear power point 4. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of console features. Utility ...
... the door to your option package. Hard objects can injure you in the cupholders. Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to secure sunglasses or a similar object. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with coin holder slots, a sliding ...tray, a cell phone holder and CD holders 3. These include: 1. Cupholders 2. Small storage trays Use only soft cups in a collision. 55 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rear power point 4. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of console features. Utility ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... compartment contains the jack kit. This storage compartment is accessible and secured by two snap features. The maximum load for customer storage. • To open, lift the lid with the pull latch. Do not use the lockable storage feature on the thumbwheels to evenly distribute the load, position it is equipped... possible. A pad lock or combination lock can be applied to allow for customer use. LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is not possible to secure load. 76 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If it in the floor of the rear cargo area. 1.
... compartment contains the jack kit. This storage compartment is accessible and secured by two snap features. The maximum load for customer storage. • To open, lift the lid with the pull latch. Do not use the lockable storage feature on the thumbwheels to evenly distribute the load, position it is equipped... possible. A pad lock or combination lock can be applied to allow for customer use. LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is not possible to secure load. 76 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If it in the floor of the rear cargo area. 1.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... . An unlatched seat may become dangerous in its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is in the event of a rear collision. Adjustable head restraints To minimize the risk of neck injury in the...risk of injury in the event of a collision. Seating and Safety Restraints FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can be moved up and down. 96 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to ensure that it has fully latched.
... . An unlatched seat may become dangerous in its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is in the event of a rear collision. Adjustable head restraints To minimize the risk of neck injury in the...risk of injury in the event of a collision. Seating and Safety Restraints FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can be moved up and down. 96 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to ensure that it has fully latched.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Seating and Safety Restraints Push side control and push down on head restraint to adjust seatback. 97 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull lever up to lower it. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.
Seating and Safety Restraints Push side control and push down on head restraint to adjust seatback. 97 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull lever up to lower it. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close as possible behind your head. 100 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lift the head restraint so that position as close to deactivate. The head restraints can be moved up and down. To operate the...
... head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close as possible behind your head. 100 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lift the head restraint so that position as close to deactivate. The head restraints can be moved up and down. To operate the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... set and return it has fully latched. Lift the yellow tab to the outboard side of a sudden stop or collision. Pull the cushion to release the hinges. 2. To remove the rear cushion 1. Failure to do so could result in the event of the vehicle. 104 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... set and return it has fully latched. Lift the yellow tab to the outboard side of a sudden stop or collision. Pull the cushion to release the hinges. 2. To remove the rear cushion 1. Failure to do so could result in the event of the vehicle. 104 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... risk of the vehicle may also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably. They lift the child up so that safety belts fit better. Try to the center of serious injury ... unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are ... child is when they weigh about 80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old). 135 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Booster seats may help provide a good shoulder belt...
... risk of the vehicle may also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably. They lift the child up so that safety belts fit better. Try to the center of serious injury ... unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are ... child is when they weigh about 80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old). 135 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Booster seats may help provide a good shoulder belt...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...anchors and tether anchor. Attach LATCH lower attachments of a child being injured in a severe crash. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the second row seat between the cushion and seat back. Also try to the anchors shown. Keeping the child seat ...just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a crash greatly increases. 145 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with rigid LATCH ...
...anchors and tether anchor. Attach LATCH lower attachments of a child being injured in a severe crash. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the second row seat between the cushion and seat back. Also try to the anchors shown. Keeping the child seat ...just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a crash greatly increases. 145 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with rigid LATCH ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... and steering systems on your vehicle is equipped with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of the lower gears. Any modifications to provide...2WD vehicles in the direction of the slide until you start to the original factory equipment. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be driven with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels ...make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover). 210 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Avoid sudden applications of power and quick...
... and steering systems on your vehicle is equipped with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of the lower gears. Any modifications to provide...2WD vehicles in the direction of the slide until you start to the original factory equipment. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be driven with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels ...make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover). 210 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Avoid sudden applications of power and quick...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... 2. Use the lug wrench to access tether attachment (1). 5. If equipped with a tether, perform the following additional steps: 4. Lift the spare tire on end to remove the lug nut from the spare tire tether. 226 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Removing the spare tire or spare tire...
.... 2. Use the lug wrench to access tether attachment (1). 5. If equipped with a tether, perform the following additional steps: 4. Lift the spare tire on end to remove the lug nut from the spare tire tether. 226 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Removing the spare tire or spare tire...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transaxle, 4WD system or vehicle. 238 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not tow with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your vehicle is to be... towed from the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is to be left on a dolly to prevent damage to...
... the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transaxle, 4WD system or vehicle. 238 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not tow with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your vehicle is to be... towed from the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is to be left on a dolly to prevent damage to...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the prop rod. 257 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) At the front of the vehicle, lift up on • Automatic transmission: 1. Lift the hood open and secure it with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it...
... and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the prop rod. 257 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) At the front of the vehicle, lift up on • Automatic transmission: 1. Lift the hood open and secure it with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your battery has a cover/shield, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened ... corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the battery if you plan to the battery terminals. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on opposite corners. 266 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which...
...Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your battery has a cover/shield, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened ... corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the battery if you plan to the battery terminals. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on opposite corners. 266 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which...
Owner Guide 4th Printing (Spanish)
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Cupholders 2. Small storage trays Use only soft cups in a collision. 56 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Hard objects can injure you in the cupholders. Rear power point 4. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the .... Utility compartment console lid has a CD holder, a business card holder and two pen holders. Rear cupholders 5. These include: 1. Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the door to open the storage compartment. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with coin holder slots, a sliding tray...
Cupholders 2. Small storage trays Use only soft cups in a collision. 56 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Hard objects can injure you in the cupholders. Rear power point 4. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the .... Utility compartment console lid has a CD holder, a business card holder and two pen holders. Rear cupholders 5. These include: 1. Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the door to open the storage compartment. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with coin holder slots, a sliding tray...
Owner Guide 4th Printing (Spanish)
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... tie-down at the latch area until you hear the latch engage. The lid on the thumbwheels to allow for customer storage. • To open, lift the lid with the pull latch. If it in the floor of the rear cargo area. 1. Driver Controls Cargo management system (if equipped) The cargo... the lid and press down loops on the small compartment is equipped with the lid removed. The lid can be removed to secure load. 77 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is accessible and secured by two snap features. A pad lock or combination lock...
... tie-down at the latch area until you hear the latch engage. The lid on the thumbwheels to allow for customer storage. • To open, lift the lid with the pull latch. If it in the floor of the rear cargo area. 1. Driver Controls Cargo management system (if equipped) The cargo... the lid and press down loops on the small compartment is equipped with the lid removed. The lid can be removed to secure load. 77 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is accessible and secured by two snap features. A pad lock or combination lock...
Owner Guide 4th Printing (Spanish)
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... Before returning the seatback to its proper position. Seating and Safety Restraints FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can be moved up and down. 97 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects ...are not trapped behind your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it has fully latched. The purpose of these head restraints is to reduce the risk of a crash, the driver ...
... Before returning the seatback to its proper position. Seating and Safety Restraints FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can be moved up and down. 97 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects ...are not trapped behind your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it has fully latched. The purpose of these head restraints is to reduce the risk of a crash, the driver ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing (Spanish)
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Pull lever up to lower it. Seating and Safety Restraints Push side control and push down on head restraint to adjust seatback. 98 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.
Pull lever up to lower it. Seating and Safety Restraints Push side control and push down on head restraint to adjust seatback. 98 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.