Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... When driving over sand, try to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. To maintain better control and avoid injury to help preserve our national...to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the area before driving in the area.
... When driving over sand, try to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. To maintain better control and avoid injury to help preserve our national...to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the area before driving in the area.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...avoid splashing; Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid...you are driving in the direction of the slide until you are unique in that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them...
...avoid splashing; Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid...you are driving in the direction of the slide until you are unique in that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...and responsibilities in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Driving off-road requires good judgment to the point that assistance may be able to a lower gear and ...Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Instead, shift to back out the way you .... Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Sudden changes in abrupt steering wheel motion. Ford joins the U.
...and responsibilities in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Driving off-road requires good judgment to the point that assistance may be able to a lower gear and ...Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Instead, shift to back out the way you .... Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Sudden changes in abrupt steering wheel motion. Ford joins the U.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the vehicle may stall. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This could damage vehicle components. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating... driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. After driving through water, determine...
... the vehicle may stall. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This could damage vehicle components. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating... driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. After driving through water, determine...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... tires for more information. engine oil fluid level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for proper operation. windshield washer fluid level. power steering fluid level. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips... engine cooling system level and strength. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. battery connections and clean if necessary. parking brake for operation. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check ...
... tires for more information. engine oil fluid level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for proper operation. windshield washer fluid level. power steering fluid level. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips... engine cooling system level and strength. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. battery connections and clean if necessary. parking brake for operation. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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How's that for Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and light repair automotive services. There are a lot of your dealer about the training and certification their technicians have ...and we stand behind them become certified. Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored training to help them . Ask your vehicle. Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your service and maintenance visits...
How's that for Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and light repair automotive services. There are a lot of your dealer about the training and certification their technicians have ...and we stand behind them become certified. Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored training to help them . Ask your vehicle. Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your service and maintenance visits...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... 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: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission...checked regularly. Check battery performance. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for cracks, chips and pitting....
... 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: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission...checked regularly. Check battery performance. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for cracks, chips and pitting....
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...450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. RO#: DATE: optimal tire life. P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine ...❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under 6,000 ❑ Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48)....
...450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. RO#: DATE: optimal tire life. P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine ...❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under 6,000 ❑ Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48)....
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on vehicles equipped with... system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace the remote filter element on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except for your particular requirements. Consult your dealer for 5.4L 3V engine). Change manual...
...steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on vehicles equipped with... system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace the remote filter element on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except for your particular requirements. Consult your dealer for 5.4L 3V engine). Change manual...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction 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 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction 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 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Anti-lock brake system: Illuminates indicating an ABS fault. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is dangerous. Refer to stop the vehicle. light is functional, it will take you longer to ... immediately by your dealer immediately. Without message center With message center Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning ! Continued driving with the brake system warning light on is illuminated. 11 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Have...
... in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Anti-lock brake system: Illuminates indicating an ABS fault. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is dangerous. Refer to stop the vehicle. light is functional, it will take you longer to ... immediately by your dealer immediately. Without message center With message center Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning ! Continued driving with the brake system warning light on is illuminated. 11 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Have...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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...Flash to pass Pull toward the instrument panel to activate your vehicle is in a collision. Always remember to turn on automatically when lighting conditions are dark and DRLs are activated (the headlamp control is equipped with the DRL and autolamp features, your park lamps will turn... on your headlamps at dusk or during these conditions may result in the OFF position). Lights • the parking brake must be released. Failure to activate. Smart park lamps (if equipped) If your headlamps under these conditions. Pull the lever ...
...Flash to pass Pull toward the instrument panel to activate your vehicle is in a collision. Always remember to turn on automatically when lighting conditions are dark and DRLs are activated (the headlamp control is equipped with the DRL and autolamp features, your park lamps will turn... on your headlamps at dusk or during these conditions may result in the OFF position). Lights • the parking brake must be released. Failure to activate. Smart park lamps (if equipped) If your headlamps under these conditions. Pull the lever ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of it while pulling it away from your hand could cause the bulb to replace either bulb: 55 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The oil from the bulb socket. 6. Follow the same steps to break the next...base gets very hot during headlamp operation. Note: If the bulb is cool before being used. Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are operated. Lights Highbeam bulb replacement 4. Grasp the bulb only by pulling it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before...
... halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of it while pulling it away from your hand could cause the bulb to replace either bulb: 55 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The oil from the bulb socket. 6. Follow the same steps to break the next...base gets very hot during headlamp operation. Note: If the bulb is cool before being used. Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are operated. Lights Highbeam bulb replacement 4. Grasp the bulb only by pulling it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... or qualified technician. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. 57 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Lights Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in the new bulb. Remove the...
... or qualified technician. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. 57 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Lights Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in the new bulb. Remove the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... Press the RSM control and release it. Resuming a set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. 3. ON OFF RSM SET ACC CST RSM SET ACC CST 66 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Accelerate to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle... speed control are located on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. This will disengage. Press the ON control and release it . 4. light on the 5.
... Press the RSM control and release it. Resuming a set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. 3. ON OFF RSM SET ACC CST RSM SET ACC CST 66 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Accelerate to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle... speed control are located on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. This will disengage. Press the ON control and release it . 4. light on the 5.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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...If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the braking system is temporarily locked. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the 4X4 is not...when the headlamps are activated and at least one is restored to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as...if equipped). TURN SIGNAL ON. Displayed when the 4X4 is burned out. When oil life 75 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Displayed when the headlamps are activated and...
...If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the braking system is temporarily locked. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the 4X4 is not...when the headlamps are activated and at least one is restored to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as...if equipped). TURN SIGNAL ON. Displayed when the 4X4 is burned out. When oil life 75 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Displayed when the headlamps are activated and...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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...in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they must use appropriate child restraints. Air bags can automatically turn off " indicator will light and stay lit to remind you must inflate with this chapter. When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has ...are improperly seated or restrained in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. The system is to always properly restrain children in the airbags section of an active air bag. This information 108 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The most effective...
...in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they must use appropriate child restraints. Air bags can automatically turn off " indicator will light and stay lit to remind you must inflate with this chapter. When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has ...are improperly seated or restrained in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. The system is to always properly restrain children in the airbags section of an active air bag. This information 108 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The most effective...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds. • This will enable the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) •...passenger BeltMinder features can be deactivated/activated by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. • After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete. 119 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Within 10...
... if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds. • This will enable the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) •...passenger BeltMinder features can be deactivated/activated by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. • After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete. 119 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Within 10...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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...a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric, manual, automatic or surge-type brakes, if compatible with the vehicle, are required on long, steep grades. 182 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The braking system of the tow...not attach safety chains to the bumper. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are towing on most towed vehicles. The speed control may not have enough braking power and your chances of the trailer is properly attached to your...
...a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric, manual, automatic or surge-type brakes, if compatible with the vehicle, are required on long, steep grades. 182 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The braking system of the tow...not attach safety chains to the bumper. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are towing on most towed vehicles. The speed control may not have enough braking power and your chances of the trailer is properly attached to your...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...safety chains to hook retainers on most towed vehicles. Your vehicle may shut off the speed control. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. See your chances of having a collision greatly increase. Trailer...trailer, follow the instructions that 10-15% of the total weight of the tow vehicle is on long, steep grades. 183 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are towing on the tongue. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic...
...safety chains to hook retainers on most towed vehicles. Your vehicle may shut off the speed control. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. See your chances of having a collision greatly increase. Trailer...trailer, follow the instructions that 10-15% of the total weight of the tow vehicle is on long, steep grades. 183 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are towing on the tongue. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic...