2006 Ford Escape Owners Manual

Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17 17 26 31 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 38 38 39 40 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 41 41 46 47 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 52 52 53 55 57 58 62 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 75 75 75 84 1 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 89 89 97 112 127 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 139 141 143 156 162 169 174 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 175 175 178 182 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 200 200 201 202 202 209 220 220 226 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.

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only) 228 234 Cleaning 235 2 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 242 244 247 251 253 259 273 275 276 278 Accessories Index 285 287 Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

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