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Popular 2003 Ford Escape Manual Pages

Owner's Manual - Page 1

... Systems AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD 14 14 19 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning 28 28 29 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 33 33 36 37 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 43 43 44 44 45 45 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 51 51 51 53 1
Owner's Manual - Page 11

...the system serviced immediately. If the indicators stay on . Instrument Cluster Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is illuminated. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to Fuel gauge in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your dealer immediately. Air bag readiness: If this chapter). It...
Owner's Manual - Page 108

...CB Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Wiper/Washer, Blower motor relay Stop lamps, Brake pressure switch Exterior lamps, Instrument illumination Power moonroof Speed control Power windows Cigar lighter Air bags Fog lamps, DRL Premium sound amplifier, CD changer H02S, Evaporative emission purge flow sensor Blower motor relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

... in color) Refer to Adding engine coolant, in ) 4451.0 (175.2) 1712.0 (67.4) 1328.4 (52.3) 2499.0 (98.4) 1435.1 (56.5) 1435.1 (56.5) 2.0L DOHC Zetec engine 121 87 octane 1-3-4-2 1.22-1.32 mm (0.048-0.052 inch) DIS 9.6:1 172 Rear mm (in this chapter. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions...
Owner's Manual - Page 177

... temperature display Highway safety kit First aid kit Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters (bike, ski and snowboard) Speed control Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks All-weather floor mats Car cover Cargo liner Carpet floor mats Flat splash guards Front end covers (full) Molded splash guards Rear decklid spoiler Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 179

... manual heating and air conditioning system ...29 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...146 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...89 Anti-theft system ...56 arming the system ...56 disarming a triggered system ..57 disarming an untriggered system ...57 Audio system (see Radio) ...19 Automatic transaxle driving with ...93 fluid, adding ...161 fluid, checking ...161 fluid, refill capacities...
Owner's Manual - Page 180

... Engine block heater ...88 Engine oil ...141 checking and adding ...141 dipstick ...141 filter, specifications ...143, 169 recommendations ...143 refill capacities ...170 specifications ...171-172 Exhaust fumes ...88 F Floor mats ...50 Fluid capacities ...170 Foglamps ...33 Fuel ...151 calculating fuel economy ...155 cap ...153 capacity ...170 Index Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating...
Owner's Manual - Page 181

... ...34-36 bulb specifications ...37 flash to pass ...34 high beam ...33 replacing bulbs ...38 turning on and off ...33 Heating heater only system ...28 heating and air conditioning system ...29 Hood ...138 I Ignition ...84, 172 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..76 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...159 Instrument panel cleaning ...133 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...34 J Jack...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 9

...Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips Check and clean body and door drain holes Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level, if equipped 5,000 Miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) (see Owner Guide...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 14

...and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 23

...and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 28

... Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your dealer for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace PCV...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 33

... filter Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 35-36) Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Replace 4X2 wheel bearings...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 328

... by key in vehicle starting issues. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. These objects will turn the ignition off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • the doors are used to unlock the door(s). SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 412

... 15A 20A 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used Horn relay Stoplamps, High mounted stoplamp, Trailer stoplamp, ABS unit, ASC unit (Brake Pedal Position Switch), PCM, Shift solenoid Power window motors Power door lock motors, GEM (door lock relay coil), Power seat, 4WD relay GEM, Audio, Cluster, Interior lamp, Map lamp, Cargo lamp, Datalink connector Accessory relay 25 26 30A...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 491

... air bag ...100 Air cleaner filter ...215, 220 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...130 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...196 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...119 Anti-theft system ...73 arming the system ...73 disarming a triggered system ..74 Audio system Single CD ...15 Audio system (see Radio) ...15, 18, 22, 26 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...212 fluid...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 492

... Program ...176 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...51 Customer Assistance ...148 Ford accessories for your vehicle engine compartment ...181 instrument panel ...183 interior ...184 interior trim ...183 plastic parts ...182 washing ...180 waxing ...180 wheels ...181 wiper blades ...183 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...31-32 Clock adjust Single CD ...15 Clutch fluid...
Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 154

... 15A 20A 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used Horn relay Stoplamps, High mounted stoplamp, Trailer stoplamp, ABS unit, ASC unit (Brake Pedal Position Switch), PCM, Shift solenoid Power window motors Power door lock motors, GEM (door lock relay coil), Power seat, 4WD relay GEM, Audio, Cluster, Interior lamp, Map lamp, Cargo lamp, Datalink connector Accessory relay 25 26 30A...
Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 233

... air bag ...100 Air cleaner filter ...215, 220 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...130 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...196 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...119 Anti-theft system ...73 arming the system ...73 disarming a triggered system ..74 Audio system Single CD ...15 Audio system (see Radio) ...15, 18, 22, 26 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...212 fluid...
Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 234

... Program ...176 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...51 Customer Assistance ...148 Ford accessories for your vehicle engine compartment ...181 instrument panel ...183 interior ...184 interior trim ...183 plastic parts ...182 washing ...180 waxing ...180 wheels ...181 wiper blades ...183 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...31-32 Clock adjust Single CD ...15 Clutch fluid...

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