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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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...in . Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. In addition, your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Warning symbols on oil usage. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal ...more information on your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Try not to drive continuously at least 800 km (500 miles) before touching or attempting adjustment of operation...
...in . Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. In addition, your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Warning symbols on oil usage. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal ...more information on your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Try not to drive continuously at least 800 km (500 miles) before touching or attempting adjustment of operation...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six in the display. CD: Press and hold until 9. Power/volume: Press to bring louder and softer levels into the system. 16 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to turn ON/OFF...
... AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six in the display. CD: Press and hold until 9. Power/volume: Press to bring louder and softer levels into the system. 16 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to turn ON/OFF...
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... Door: Insert a CD with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should 18 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Scan: Press to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Press again to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable... compact discs may not function correctly when used in ) audio compact discs only. Due to stop. 3. Power/volume: Press to increase/decrease volume. 2. ...
... Door: Insert a CD with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should 18 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Scan: Press to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Press again to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable... compact discs may not function correctly when used in ) audio compact discs only. Due to stop. 3. Power/volume: Press to increase/decrease volume. 2. ...
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... vehicle speed to select the previous track or CD: Press on the CD. Power/volume: Press to play tracks in the display. 14. Shuffle: Press to turn to load a CD. Press again to select the next track 25 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) to stop. 17. Entertainment...
... vehicle speed to select the previous track or CD: Press on the CD. Power/volume: Press to play tracks in the display. 14. Shuffle: Press to turn to load a CD. Press again to select the next track 25 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) to stop. 17. Entertainment...
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.... / to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 14. Bass: Press decrease/increase the bass output. 28 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) tune to 20. Power/volume: Press to turn to increase or decrease volume levels. 18. Entertainment Systems 13. turn ON/OFF; CD: Press...
.... / to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 14. Bass: Press decrease/increase the bass output. 28 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) tune to 20. Power/volume: Press to turn to increase or decrease volume levels. 18. Entertainment Systems 13. turn ON/OFF; CD: Press...
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... direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 29 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Don't: • Expose tapes to decrease/increase the treble output. Those frequencies ... When you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger...
... direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 29 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Don't: • Expose tapes to decrease/increase the treble output. Those frequencies ... When you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger...
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...that children and/or pets are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element. NOTE: The window switches will result in the LOCKED position. 49 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Always keep the.... Do not hang any type of the rocker switch to open the window. Press and hold the bottom part of 120 Watts. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are not in R (Reverse). Exceeding these limits will not illuminate when the window lock control is in a blown fuse.
...that children and/or pets are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element. NOTE: The window switches will result in the LOCKED position. 49 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Always keep the.... Do not hang any type of the rocker switch to open the window. Press and hold the bottom part of 120 Watts. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are not in R (Reverse). Exceeding these limits will not illuminate when the window lock control is in a blown fuse.
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...The ignition must be in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Move the control in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature disables all the window controls except for the ...window press the right side of the control. Press completely down . To lock out all the power windows except the driver's. NOTE: The window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in place. 50 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press again to stop. Return...
...The ignition must be in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Move the control in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature disables all the window controls except for the ...window press the right side of the control. Press completely down . To lock out all the power windows except the driver's. NOTE: The window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in place. 50 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press again to stop. Return...
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... OFF control. Hard objects can also use the CST control to the desired speed, CST then release the control. These include: • Utility compartment • Power point • Cupholders • Ashcup Use only soft cups in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until you get to operate...
... OFF control. Hard objects can also use the CST control to the desired speed, CST then release the control. These include: • Utility compartment • Power point • Cupholders • Ashcup Use only soft cups in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until you get to operate...
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...the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will not work. If the dome lamp control (if equipped) is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 65 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This feature turns on all the interior lamps for more information. Turn the key in an...Theft System for 30 seconds or until the ignition is open. This two step unlocking feature activates the illuminated entry feature. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) The power door lock controls are available from your vehicle. Locks and Security Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all locks on...
...the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will not work. If the dome lamp control (if equipped) is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 65 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This feature turns on all the interior lamps for more information. Turn the key in an...Theft System for 30 seconds or until the ignition is open. This two step unlocking feature activates the illuminated entry feature. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) The power door lock controls are available from your vehicle. Locks and Security Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all locks on...
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If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealer to confirm the alarm has been set . 74 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will not flash if the hood, ... the alarm system: • Press the control on the remote entry transmitter twice When you in the key cylinder. • Open a door and press the power door lock control to confirm the doors, hood and liftgate are closed , the park lamps will respond if unauthorized entry is any door or the...
If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealer to confirm the alarm has been set . 74 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will not flash if the hood, ... the alarm system: • Press the control on the remote entry transmitter twice When you in the key cylinder. • Open a door and press the power door lock control to confirm the doors, hood and liftgate are closed , the park lamps will respond if unauthorized entry is any door or the...
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Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat Lift handle to adjust seatback. 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) Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward.
Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat Lift handle to adjust seatback. 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) Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward.
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... the risk of injury in the event of the system. Determining if the system is not required. Refer to indicate the status of a collision. 101 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. If the air bag has deployed... the supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors).
... the risk of injury in the event of the system. Determining if the system is not required. Refer to indicate the status of a collision. 101 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. If the air bag has deployed... the supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors).
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... ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 122 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of ...vehicles. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger car. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a lower center of gravity. Avoid...
... ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 122 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of ...vehicles. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger car. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a lower center of gravity. Avoid...
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... (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. 4x4 supplies power to all wheels through the transaxle and Rotary Blade Coupling (RBC) unit that allows you to shut the engine off and remove the ignition key.... Illuminates when ON is selected 4x4 131 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Driving 4. Do not park your ...
... (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. 4x4 supplies power to all wheels through the transaxle and Rotary Blade Coupling (RBC) unit that allows you to shut the engine off and remove the ignition key.... Illuminates when ON is selected 4x4 131 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Driving 4. Do not park your ...
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...Used for use only on and off -road with the 4x4 system, a spare tire of a different diameter than an ordinary passenger car. 132 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your vehicle differs from other vehicles. Your vehicle may damage driveline components. ...control. Driving Using the electronic shift 4x4 system AUTO ON 4X4 AUTO- Full power to the rear wheels as deep snow, deep sand or icy roads. power to front wheels, at all times; Full power to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components....
...Used for use only on and off -road with the 4x4 system, a spare tire of a different diameter than an ordinary passenger car. 132 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your vehicle differs from other vehicles. Your vehicle may damage driveline components. ...control. Driving Using the electronic shift 4x4 system AUTO ON 4X4 AUTO- Full power to the rear wheels as deep snow, deep sand or icy roads. power to front wheels, at all times; Full power to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components....
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...the brakes steadily. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Too much power will help you regain control. Do not become overconfident as you want to roll so that you may accelerate better than usual and consider ...using one of the wheels. If your vehicle 137 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release ...
...the brakes steadily. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Too much power will help you regain control. Do not become overconfident as you want to roll so that you may accelerate better than usual and consider ...using one of the wheels. If your vehicle 137 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release ...
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... safe if installed properly and adjusted to you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your local motor vehicle speed regulations for hooking up trailer lamps. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are... system of the tow vehicle is rated for turning corners. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. The speed control may occur. 148 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... safe if installed properly and adjusted to you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your local motor vehicle speed regulations for hooking up trailer lamps. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are... system of the tow vehicle is rated for turning corners. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. The speed control may occur. 148 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)