2006 Ford Escape Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 72

Driver Controls Cargo management system (if equipped) The cargo management system consists of a storage compartment located in the floor of the rear cargo area. 1. To open, lift the release handle and the lid. The lid can be removed to allow for extra storage. 2. To close, lower the lid and push handle until latch clicks. This storage compartment is not designed to restrain objects during a collision with the lid removed. LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle may be equipped with a roof rack. The maximum load for the roof rack is 100 lbs (44 kg), evenly distributed on the cross-bars. If it is not possible to evenly distribute the load, position it in the center or as far forward on the cross-bars as possible. Do not use the vehicle's door handles as tie down loops. To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired location. 3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. 72 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)