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... Anti-theft system 65 65 65 71 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 76 76 86 97 105 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 116 116 120 123 142 145 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch... Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 151 151 152 152 153 160 169 175 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 177 185 2 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... Anti-theft system 65 65 65 71 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 76 76 86 97 105 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 116 116 120 123 142 145 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch... Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 151 151 152 152 153 160 169 175 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 177 185 2 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic ... Company, Ford of such an event. This potentially includes information about your vehicle were operating; • whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the...
Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic ... Company, Ford of such an event. This potentially includes information about your vehicle were operating; • whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the...
Owner's Manual
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... Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front... Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post...
... Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front... Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post...
Owner's Manual
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... belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is illuminated. Instrument Cluster Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning ! Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership. A significant decrease... for more than a few seconds, then an ABS fault is turned to the ON position. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. 11 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is illuminated. Instrument Cluster Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning ! Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership. A significant decrease... for more than a few seconds, then an ABS fault is turned to the ON position. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. 11 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... and remove from the liftgate. 2. Pull the bulb straight out of the lamp. 4. Carefully remove the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise. 42 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the new bulb. 6.
... and remove from the liftgate. 2. Pull the bulb straight out of the lamp. 4. Carefully remove the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise. 42 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the new bulb. 6.
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1. Remove the bulb holder from the liftgate. 2. Lights 3. Install the bulb socket in reverse order. Replacing foglamp bulbs ... the removal procedure in lamp assembly turning it clockwise, 5. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. 43 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in to liftgate. To install, press...
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1. Remove the bulb holder from the liftgate. 2. Lights 3. Install the bulb socket in reverse order. Replacing foglamp bulbs ... the removal procedure in lamp assembly turning it clockwise, 5. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. 43 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in to liftgate. To install, press...
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... set speed on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control. 52 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Take your speed control will turn on the 5. This will not work if the vehicle speed.../h (10 mph) below your set a higher speed: RSM SET ACC • Press and hold the SET ACC control until you may want to apply the brakes to the CST desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET ACC control to the desired speed. Press and release this...
... set speed on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control. 52 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Take your speed control will turn on the 5. This will not work if the vehicle speed.../h (10 mph) below your set a higher speed: RSM SET ACC • Press and hold the SET ACC control until you may want to apply the brakes to the CST desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET ACC control to the desired speed. Press and release this...
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... ACC control. These include: • Utility compartment • Power point • Cupholders • Ashcup Use only soft cups in a collision. 53 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to turn off the... variety of console features. Press and release this control to reduce a set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until you in the cupholder. You can injure you get to operate the Tap-Down function. Hard objects can also use the CST control...
... ACC control. These include: • Utility compartment • Power point • Cupholders • Ashcup Use only soft cups in a collision. 53 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to turn off the... variety of console features. Press and release this control to reduce a set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until you in the cupholder. You can injure you get to operate the Tap-Down function. Hard objects can also use the CST control...
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... properly restrained in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). This mode should be used any slack in the automatic locking mode. 89 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) As the belt retracts, you will still retract to use the automatic locking mode • ...the shoulder belt is now in the shoulder belt. Seating and Safety Restraints movement. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of the driver and passengers.
... properly restrained in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). This mode should be used any slack in the automatic locking mode. 89 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) As the belt retracts, you will still retract to use the automatic locking mode • ...the shoulder belt is now in the shoulder belt. Seating and Safety Restraints movement. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of the driver and passengers.
Owner's Manual
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...make sure that ignition cycle only. Frontal airbags are not designed to avoid the Belt Minder chime. People who are ejected are closed 95 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. One time disable Any...position • all vehicle doors are 40 times more often in an accident. The BeltMinder feature can be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is ...
...make sure that ignition cycle only. Frontal airbags are not designed to avoid the Belt Minder chime. People who are ejected are closed 95 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. One time disable Any...position • all vehicle doors are 40 times more often in an accident. The BeltMinder feature can be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is ...
Owner's Manual
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... your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting the vehicle: 1. R D21 ODO 117 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving If you smell exhaust fumes.
... your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting the vehicle: 1. R D21 ODO 117 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving If you smell exhaust fumes.
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If a light fails to 4 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 3. Driving If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 118 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
If a light fails to 4 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 3. Driving If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 118 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... and a soft sponge. any pulsation or mechanical noise you maintain steering control during emergency stops by a qualified service technician. do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning... in the Instrument Cluster ! Driving Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for information on the brake pedal; However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 120 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... and a soft sponge. any pulsation or mechanical noise you maintain steering control during emergency stops by a qualified service technician. do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning... in the Instrument Cluster ! Driving Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for information on the brake pedal; However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 120 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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..., have your dealer or a qualified service technician. 121 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BRAKE To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up as far as possible. See your brake system serviced immediately.) Parking brake To set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is...
..., have your dealer or a qualified service technician. 121 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BRAKE To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up as far as possible. See your brake system serviced immediately.) Parking brake To set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is...
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.... 3. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to the brake-shift interlock override. Locate the access cover plate to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. It is located on the top of the brake-shift interlock access cover and remove the cover. 123 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post...-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a higher center of P (Park...
.... 3. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to the brake-shift interlock override. Locate the access cover plate to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. It is located on the top of the brake-shift interlock access cover and remove the cover. 123 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post...-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a higher center of P (Park...
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... to move the gearshift lever, it is possible that the brakelamps are not operating properly. If the parking brake is latched in 1 (First) and then shift manually. 124 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See your vehicle. Turn the ignition to... override the brake-shift interlock. Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with...
... to move the gearshift lever, it is possible that the brakelamps are not operating properly. If the parking brake is latched in 1 (First) and then shift manually. 124 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See your vehicle. Turn the ignition to... override the brake-shift interlock. Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with...
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...installed, the strategy must be relearned. This operation is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever out of the 4-speed automatic transaxle R D21 ODO Your transaxle is considered normal and will fully update ...the vehicle computer. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 125 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Over time, the adaptive learning process will...
...installed, the strategy must be relearned. This operation is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever out of the 4-speed automatic transaxle R D21 ODO Your transaxle is considered normal and will fully update ...the vehicle computer. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 125 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Over time, the adaptive learning process will...
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...gears one through four. Transaxle operates in this position. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is turned off. 126 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated. • O/D...out of the gearshift lever. Drive (O/D OFF switch pressed) Drive is activated when the O/D OFF switch is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the O/D ...
...gears one through four. Transaxle operates in this position. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is turned off. 126 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated. • O/D...out of the gearshift lever. Drive (O/D OFF switch pressed) Drive is activated when the O/D OFF switch is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the O/D ...
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...move the gearshift lever into the D (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at high speeds; Never leave your vehicle may overheat. 127 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to select an ...the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at higher speeds will cause the transaxle to...
...move the gearshift lever into the D (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at high speeds; Never leave your vehicle may overheat. 127 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to select an ...the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at higher speeds will cause the transaxle to...
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Depress the clutch pedal. 4. Let the engine idle for a few seconds. 6. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. 128 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Hold down slowly on a hill. Without depressing the accelerator pedal, ... a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlock that prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal is depressed. Release the brake pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down the brake pedal. 3. Put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 1 2 3 4 5 R 2. Do not drive with your...
Depress the clutch pedal. 4. Let the engine idle for a few seconds. 6. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. 128 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Hold down slowly on a hill. Without depressing the accelerator pedal, ... a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlock that prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal is depressed. Release the brake pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down the brake pedal. 3. Put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 1 2 3 4 5 R 2. Do not drive with your...