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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 15 15 18 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 31 31 32 33 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 34 34 38 39 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 44 44 46 49 50 51 1 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 15 15 18 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 31 31 32 33 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 34 34 38 39 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 44 44 46 49 50 51 1 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... stations for a more consistent listening level. Press again to access the compression feature. On Audiophile audios, press MENU to disengage. 24 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Traffic: Allows you to access clock mode, RDS on the display. markets. Press and...AM/FM frequency band. AM/FM: Press to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is displayed. Autostore: Allows you to manually increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the hours/minutes. When the six strongest stations are less than six strong stations, the system will store...
... stations for a more consistent listening level. Press again to access the compression feature. On Audiophile audios, press MENU to disengage. 24 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Traffic: Allows you to access clock mode, RDS on the display. markets. Press and...AM/FM frequency band. AM/FM: Press to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is displayed. Autostore: Allows you to manually increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the hours/minutes. When the six strongest stations are less than six strong stations, the system will store...
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... frequency band. Load: Press to stop. 17. turn ON/OFF; Disc tune: Radio: Press or to select the next track 25 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic Volume Control (if equipped): Changes the volume automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to... increase or decrease volume levels. to manually tune down or up to play tracks in the display. 14. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume ...
... frequency band. Load: Press to stop. 17. turn ON/OFF; Disc tune: Radio: Press or to select the next track 25 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic Volume Control (if equipped): Changes the volume automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to... increase or decrease volume levels. to manually tune down or up to play tracks in the display. 14. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume ...
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to dehumidify the air. 3. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only. The air conditioner will ... on to cool the vehicle. A/C: Uses outside air through the instrument panel vents. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of air circulated in the vehicle. 32 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the airflow in the vehicle. 2. Air flows from the instrument...
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to dehumidify the air. 3. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only. The air conditioner will ... on to cool the vehicle. A/C: Uses outside air through the instrument panel vents. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of air circulated in the vehicle. 32 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the airflow in the vehicle. 2. Air flows from the instrument...
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...build up on the windshield during humid weather, place position. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. To manually turn off automatically after 15 minutes or when the ignition is ON to operate the rear window defroster. Do not place objects on the ... the rear window of thin ice and fog. The defroster turns off the defroster before 15 minutes have passed, push the control again. 33 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not ...
...build up on the windshield during humid weather, place position. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. To manually turn off automatically after 15 minutes or when the ignition is ON to operate the rear window defroster. Do not place objects on the ... the rear window of thin ice and fog. The defroster turns off the defroster before 15 minutes have passed, push the control again. 33 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not ...
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Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. 77 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat Lift handle to adjust seatback. Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. 77 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat Lift handle to adjust seatback. Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.
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...closest to extend the seat belt webbing in the buckle. 2. The front outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in response to vehicle 88 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints • The front outboard safety belt system has a retractor ...the tongue is coming from the buckle. The front outboard passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of injury in Workshop Manual. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in a controlled manner. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from )...
...closest to extend the seat belt webbing in the buckle. 2. The front outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in response to vehicle 88 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints • The front outboard safety belt system has a retractor ...the tongue is coming from the buckle. The front outboard passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of injury in Workshop Manual. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in a controlled manner. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from )...
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... according to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in Workshop Manual. Failure to verify that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat... seat belts should be checked by a qualified technician to adjust the safety belt properly could increase the risk of injury in a collision. 90 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To adjust the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster up or...
... according to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in Workshop Manual. Failure to verify that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat... seat belts should be checked by a qualified technician to adjust the safety belt properly could increase the risk of injury in a collision. 90 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To adjust the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster up or...
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One time disable Any time the safety belt is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed 95 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with safety belts. ...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 buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will increase the risk of a buckled safety...
One time disable Any time the safety belt is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed 95 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with safety belts. ...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 buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will increase the risk of a buckled safety...
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... unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision. If the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the vehicle service manual. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to the Air bag readiness section in accordance... components get hot after inflation. Refer to indicate the condition of five beeps will not illuminate immediately after ignition is indicated by qualified personnel. 104 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision. If the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the vehicle service manual. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to the Air bag readiness section in accordance... components get hot after inflation. Refer to indicate the condition of five beeps will not illuminate immediately after ignition is indicated by qualified personnel. 104 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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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. If a light fails to 4 (START). 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) 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. If a light fails to 4 (START). 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) Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly.
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..., normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released, have your dealer or a qualified service technician. 121 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See your brake system serviced immediately.) Parking brake To set the parking brake fully and make sure that... ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
..., normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released, have your dealer or a qualified service technician. 121 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See your brake system serviced immediately.) Parking brake To set the parking brake fully and make sure that... ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
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... (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off ), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for cornering at its furthest turning points (until it takes more effort. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher... conditions. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 122 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off ), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for cornering at its furthest turning points (until it takes more effort. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher... conditions. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 122 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...brake and shift into the access hole to Fuses and relays in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control, start in P (Park). See your vehicle. Driving with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Refer to override the brake-shift interlock. Always...lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working . Driving 4. 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) Insert a tool (or screw driver) into Neutral while holding down the override tab. ...
...brake and shift into the access hole to Fuses and relays in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control, start in P (Park). See your vehicle. Driving with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Refer to override the brake-shift interlock. Always...lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working . Driving 4. 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) Insert a tool (or screw driver) into Neutral while holding down the override tab. ...
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... reduce clutch life. 128 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch pedal to position 4 (START), release the ignition as soon as the engine starts. 5. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt...
... reduce clutch life. 128 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch pedal to position 4 (START), release the ignition as soon as the engine starts. 5. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt...
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Descend a hill in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. If your vehicle 137 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of vehicle control. Do not descend in the same gear you may ...
Descend a hill in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. If your vehicle 137 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of vehicle control. Do not descend in the same gear you may ...
Owner's Manual
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... you tow in the tongue load of your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. The combined weight of (lbs.) (lbs.) trailer - m2 (ft)2 2.0L w/manual 1896 (4180) 453 (1000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 2422 (5340) 907 (2000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 3121 (6880) 1587 (3500) ...meters (1000 ft.) elevation. kg frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. 146 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to Vehicle Loading in this chapter. For load specification terms found on the Certification...
... you tow in the tongue load of your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. The combined weight of (lbs.) (lbs.) trailer - m2 (ft)2 2.0L w/manual 1896 (4180) 453 (1000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 2422 (5340) 907 (2000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 3121 (6880) 1587 (3500) ...meters (1000 ft.) elevation. kg frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. 146 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to Vehicle Loading in this chapter. For load specification terms found on the Certification...
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... terms and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load, refer to your vehicle. See your trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. m2 (ft)2 2.0L w/manual 1969 (4340) 453 (1000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 2495 (5500) 907 (2000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 3193 (7040) 1587 (...is properly attached to Vehicle Loading in this chapter. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the tongue. 147 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use a load carrying hitch. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer ...
... terms and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load, refer to your vehicle. See your trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. m2 (ft)2 2.0L w/manual 1969 (4340) 453 (1000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 2495 (5500) 907 (2000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L w/automatic 3193 (7040) 1587 (...is properly attached to Vehicle Loading in this chapter. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the tongue. 147 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use a load carrying hitch. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer ...
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...to your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are working. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when ...tongue and allow slack for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. Your vehicle may occur. 148 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to hook retainers on most towed ...
...to your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are working. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when ...tongue and allow slack for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. Your vehicle may occur. 148 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to hook retainers on most towed ...
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...backing down a ramp during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be checked or changed unless a leak is removed ... and backing up before backing the trailer into the water. Driving Servicing after the trailer is suspected or repair required. 149 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • ...
...backing down a ramp during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be checked or changed unless a leak is removed ... and backing up before backing the trailer into the water. Driving Servicing after the trailer is suspected or repair required. 149 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • ...