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Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number 283 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	5
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	7
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	7
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIO SYSTEMS	17
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)	17
Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)	18
AM/FM stereo in-dash six CD modular audio (if equipped)	23
Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)	26
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD/MP3 (if equipped)	31
Accessory delay	35
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	35
Climate Controls	38
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	38
Operating tips	38
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	39
Operating tips	39
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	40
Lights	41
HEADLAMP CONTROL	41
Autolamp control (if equipped)	41
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)	42
High beams	42
Flash to pass	43
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	43
Smart park lamps (if equipped)	43
Foglamp control (if equipped)	44
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	44
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	44
Vertical aim adjustment	44
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	46
INTERIOR LAMPS	46
Dome lamps and map lamps	46
Cargo and dome lamp	47
Interior lighting battery saver	47
BULB REPLACEMENT	47
Headlamp Condensation	47
Replacing exterior bulbs	47
Using the right bulbs	48
Replacing the interior bulbs	48
Replacing headlamp bulbs	48
Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs	50
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	50
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	51
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	51
Replacing foglamp bulbs	51
Driver Controls	52
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	52
Rear window wiper/washer controls	53
TILT STEERING WHEEL	53
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	54
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	54
Storage compartment (if equipped)	54
CENTER CONSOLE	54
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	55
POWER WINDOWS	55
One touch down	56
Window lock (if equipped)	56
Accessory delay	56
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	57
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	57
Power side view mirrors	57
Fold-away mirrors	58
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	58
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Setting speed control	58
Resuming a set speed	59
Increasing speed while using speed control	59
Reducing speed while using speed control	60
Turning off speed control	60
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	61
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	62
Selectable features	62
Set	62
Info menu	62
Average fuel economy (AFE)	63
Distance to empty (DTE)	63
Instantaneous fuel economy	64
Fuel available	64
Units (English/Metric)	64
System check	64
Language	65
Display Off	65
System warnings	66
LIFTGATE	70
CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Cargo management system (if equipped)	72
LUGGAGE RACK	72
	72
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:	72
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:	73
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:	74
Locks and Security	75
KEYS	75
POWER DOOR LOCKS	75
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	75
Door key unlocking/locking	76
Two step door unlocking	76
One step door unlocking	76
Locking the doors	76
Autolock (if equipped)	76
Relock	77
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	77
Smart unlocking feature	77
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	78
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	78
Two step door unlocking	79
One step door unlocking	79
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	79
Locking the doors	80
Sounding a panic alarm	80
Replacing the battery	80
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	81
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	81
Illuminated entry	82
Illuminated exit	83
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	83
Anti-scan feature	83
Programming a personal entry code	83
Erasing personal codes	84
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	84
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	84
Anti-theft indicator	85
Replacement keys	85
Programming spare keys	86
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	87
Arming the system	87
Disarming the system	88
Triggering the anti-theft system	88
Seating and Safety Restraints	89
FRONT SEATS	89
Adjustable head restraints	89
Adjusting the front manual seat	90
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	90
Heated seats (if equipped)	92
REAR SEATS	92
Head restraints	92
Folding down rear seats	93
Returning the rear seats to upright position	95
To remove the rear cushion	96
To install the rear cushion	97
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	97
Personal Safety System	97
How does the Personal Safety System work?	98
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	98
Front crash severity sensor	98
Driver’s seat position sensor	98
Front passenger sensing system	99
Front safety belt usage sensors	99
Front safety belt pretensioners	100
Front safety belt energy management retractors	100
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	100
Safety restraints precautions	101
Combination lap and shoulder belts	102
Energy Management Feature	102
Vehicle sensitive mode	103
Automatic locking mode	103
When to use the automatic locking mode	103
How to use the automatic locking mode	103
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	104
Safety belt height adjustment	105
Safety belt pretensioner	105
Safety belt extension assembly	106
Safety belt maintenance	106
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	107
Conditions of operation	107
BeltMinder	107
One time disable	110
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	110
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	112
Important SRS precautions	112
Children and airbags	114
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	114
Front passenger sensing system	116
Determining if the system is operational	121
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	121
How does the side airbag system work?	122
Determining if the system is operational	123
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	124
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	125
Determining if the system is operational	126
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	127
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	127
Important child restraint precautions	127
Children and safety belts	127
Child booster seats	128
Types of booster seats	129
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	131
Child and infant or child safety seats	131
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	132
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	135
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	136
Tires, Wheels and Loading	139
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	139
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	139
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	140
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	141
Treadwear	141
Traction AA A B C	142
Temperature A B C	142
TIRES	142
Glossary of tire terminology	142
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	143
TIRE CARE	145
Inspecting your tires	145
Tire wear	146
Damage	146
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	147
Tire Replacement Requirements	147
Safety practices	148
Highway hazards	148
Tire and wheel alignment	149
Tire rotation	149
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	150
Information on “P” type tires	151
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	154
Information on “T” type tires	155
Location of the tire label	155
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	156
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	157
When your temporary spare tire is installed (if equipped)	158
When you believe your system is not operating properly	158
When inflating your tires	160
How temperature affects your tire pressure	161
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES	161
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	162
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	169
TRAILER TOWING	169
Preparing to tow	171
Hitches	172
Safety chains	172
Trailer brakes	172
Trailer lamps	172
Driving while you tow	172
Servicing after towing	173
Trailer towing tips	173
Launching or retrieving a boat	174
RECREATIONAL TOWING	174
Driving	175
STARTING	175
Positions of the ignition	175
Preparing to start your vehicle	175
Important safety precautions	176
Starting the engine	177
Guarding against exhaust fumes	178
Important ventilating information	178
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	178
BRAKES	178
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	179
Using ABS	179
ABS warning lamp	179
Parking brake	180
STEERING	180
PREPARING TO DRIVE	181
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	182
Brake-shift interlock	182
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle	183
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	184
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	186
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	187
Using the clutch	187
Recommended shift speeds	188
Reverse	188
Parking your vehicle	189
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	190
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	192
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	193
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	193
Basic operating principles	193
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	193
If your vehicle gets stuck	194
Emergency maneuvers	195
Sand	195
Mud and water	196
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	197
Driving on snow and ice	198
Maintenance and Modifications	198
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	199
Roadside Emergencies	200
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	200
Getting roadside assistance	200
Using roadside assistance	201
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	201
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	201
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	202
FUSES AND RELAYS	202
Fuses	202
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	203
Passenger compartment fuse panel	204
Power distribution box	206
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	209
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	209
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	211
Tire change procedure	211
Removing the jack and tools	213
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)	214
Changing the flat tire	216
Stowing the flat/spare tire	219
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	220
JUMP STARTING	220
Preparing your vehicle	221
Connecting the jumper cables	221
Jump starting	223
Removing the jumper cables	224
WRECKER TOWING	226
Customer Assistance	228
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	228
At home	228
Away from home	228
Additional Assistance	229
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	230
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	231
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	231
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	232
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	233
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	233
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	234
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	234
Cleaning	235
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	235
WAXING	235
PAINT CHIPS	235
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	236
ENGINE	236
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	237
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	238
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	238
INTERIOR TRIM	239
INTERIOR	239
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	239
UNDERBODY	240
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	240
Maintenance and Specifications	242
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	242
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	242
Working with the engine off	242
Working with the engine on	242
OPENING THE HOOD	243
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	244
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	246
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	246
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	247
ENGINE OIL	247
Checking the engine oil	247
Adding engine oil	249
Engine oil and filter recommendations	250
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	250
BATTERY	251
ENGINE COOLANT	253
Checking engine coolant	253
Adding engine coolant	254
Recycled engine coolant	256
Coolant refill capacity	256
Severe climates	257
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)	257
How fail-safe cooling works	258
When fail-safe mode is activated	258
FUEL FILTER	259
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	259
Important safety precautions	259
Refueling	261
Fuel Filler Cap	261
Choosing the right fuel	262
Octane recommendations	263
Fuel quality	263
Cleaner air	263
Running out of fuel	263
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	264
Measuring techniques	264
Filling the tank	264
Calculating fuel economy	265
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	265
Habits	265
Maintenance	266
Conditions	266
EPA window sticker	267
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	267
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	268
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	269
POWER STEERING FLUID	269
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	270
TRANSMISSION FLUID	270
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	270
Low fluid level	271
Correct fluid level	271
High fluid level	272
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	272
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	273
AIR FILTER	273
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	275
REFILL CAPACITIES	276
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	278
ENGINE DATA	280
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	280
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	282
Safety Compliance Certification Label	282
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	283
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	284
Accessories	285
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	285
Exterior style	285
Interior style	285
Lifestyle	286
Peace of mind	286