User manual FORD ESCAPE - 2008

Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 4 12 12 17 Entertainment Systems Auxiliary input jack Satellite radio information Navigation system 20 27 30 33 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Dual automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 34 34 37 40 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 41 41 45 47 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 52 52 53 56 57 61 65 66 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 78 78 80 91 1 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 95 95 103 116 131 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 143 146 148 161 166 172 177 Driving Starting Brakes Traction ControlTM/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 178 178 182 184 190 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 206 206 208 208 209 216 226 227 232 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 234 241 241 Cleaning 242 2 2008 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 Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 249 251 255 259 261 267 280 282 283 286 Accessories Index 289 291 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 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. PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material ­ Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 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: · In the United States: www.ford.com · In Canada: www.ford.ca · In Australia: www.ford.com.au · In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is given in separate publications. 4 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction This Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on this Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. 5 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle -- event data recorders -- are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as: · how various systems in your vehicle were operating; · whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; · how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; · how fast the vehicle was traveling; and · where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. 7 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner's Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. 8 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others' safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. Export Unique (Non United States / Canada) vehicle specific information For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner's Guide; A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner's Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 9 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (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 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 Pressure Warning 11 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. 12 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the RUN position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the Check Engine light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the Check Engine light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Brake system warning light: To ! P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the RUN position when the engine is not running, or in a position between RUN and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the RUN position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake 13 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to RUN, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 14 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Traction Control : Illuminates when the Traction Control is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to RUN, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON or begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged. O/D off: Illuminates when the O/D overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned OFF. Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the transmission serviced immediately or damage to the transmission could occur. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. 15 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Throttle control/Powertrain: Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the RUN position and any door is open. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened. Parking brake ON chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left ON and the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Message center activation chime (if equipped): Sounds when a warning message (except PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED while parked) appears in the message center display for the first time. 16 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 17 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. If equipped with a message center, refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English. 18 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. · Standard instrument cluster: Press the SELECT/RESET control once to switch from the odometer to the TRIP A feature. Press the control again to select the TRIP B feature. To reset the trip, press and hold the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles. · Optional instrument cluster: Press and release the message center INFO button until TRIP A mode appears in the display. Press the control again to select the TRIP B feature. Press and hold the RESET button to reset. 19 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM/single CD/in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system. If your display shows six small circles in the display, your audio system is a CD6 system. If not, your system is a Single CD system. 1. EJECT: For a single CD system, press EJECT to eject the CD. For a CD6 system, press EJECT and select the desired CD slot by pressing the corresponding memory preset #. The display will read EJECTING #. When the system has ejected the CD, the display will read 20 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems REMOVE CD #. Remove the CD. If you do not remove the CD the system will reload the disc. To auto eject all loaded discs, press and hold EJECT. The system will eject all discs and prompt you when to remove them. 2. MEMORY PRESETS:In radio mode, to set a station, select the desired frequency band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 30 stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and FM2. In CD/MP3 mode, press to select tracks or desired folders. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 30 available presets, 10 each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 3. CLOCK: To set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use the memory preset #s to enter in the desired time, hours and minutes. The clock will then begin from that time. 4. SOUND: Press repeatedly to cycle through the following features: BASS: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the bass setting. Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the level of bass. TREBLE: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the treble setting. Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the level of treble. BALANCE: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the balance setting. SEEK/TRACK to adjust the audio between the left (L) and Press right (R) speakers. FADE: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the bass setting. Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. 21 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME (if equipped): Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to SEEK/TRACK to compensate for road and wind noise. Use adjust. The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level. Adjust 1­7: Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1­3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode, if equipped): Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the Occupancy mode setting. Press SEEK/TRACK to select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. 5. TUNE: In radio mode, turn right / left to go up / down the frequency band in individual increments. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), turn right / left to go to the next / previous available SIRIUS satellite station. 6. MENU: Press repeatedly to access the following features: SEEK/TRACK to toggle AUTO PRESET ON/OFF: Press between ON/OFF. Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. To activate the autoset feature, toggle AUTOSET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. (If you press another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate. ) The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. 22 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems RDS ON/OFF: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc. To activate, press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in SEEK/TRACK to toggle RDS ON/OFF. When the display. Use RDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the station name or type. To change categories: Press MENU until RDS ON appears in the / until the desired category appears in display. Press CAT. Press SEEK/TRACK to find the next station the display. Then press playing that category of music or SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that category of music. COMPRESSION: Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press MENU until COMPRESSION ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK/TRACK to toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESSION is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. 7. TEXT: In MP3 mode, press TEXT repeatedly to view Album (AL), Folder (FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to display the artist and song title. While in TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the Artist (AR), Song (SO), Channel (CH) and Category (CA). In TEXT MODE, sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the < / > indicator is active, press TEXT and then SEEK/TRACK to view the additional display text. press 8. AUX: Press AUX to access LINE (auxiliary audio mode). For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. 9. SAT (Satellite Radio, if equipped): Press SAT to access satellite radio mode, if equipped. Press repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes. 23 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems 10. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display. 11. AM/FM: Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 12. SEEK/TRACK: In radio mode, SEEK/TRACK to press access the previous/next strong radio station. In CD/MP3 mode, press SEEK/TRACK to access the previous/next track. SEEK/TRACK to In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, SEEK/TRACK to seek to the (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold SEEK/TRACK to fast seek through the previous/next channels. SEEK/TRACK to select a category. In Category mode, press Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 13. CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): In Category mode, use to select from various music categories. To change RDS categories, ensure that RDS is ON in the Menu listing. Press MENU again until RDS ON appears in the display. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS SEEK/TRACK to CATEGORY will appear in the display. Press scroll through all possible categories. When the desired category appears SEEK/TRACK to find the next station in the display, press playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that category of music. In MP3 mode, press FOLD and then press previous/next folder. 24 / to access the 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems In satellite radio mode (if equipped), use to select from various satellite radio categories. To change categories in satellite radio mode, press CAT/FOLD. The active category will appear in the display. SEEK/TRACK or turn the TUNE knob left/right to scroll Press through the available categories. Press and hold SCAN for a brief sampling of all channels in that category or press SEEK to seek to the next channel in that category. 14. ON/OFF/VOL (Volume): Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. Note: If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a "nominal" listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 15. SHUFFLE: In CD and MP3 mode,press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display. If you wish to engage shuffle SEEK/TRACK to begin random play. mode right away, press Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. SHUFFLE and the track # will appear in the display. To disengage, press SHUFFLE again. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display. For a single CD system, the system will shuffle within the current disc. For a CDX6 system, the system will shuffle between all loaded discs. The disc # will appear in the top left hand corner of the display. 16. SCAN: In radio mode, press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations. In CD/MP3 mode, press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc or folder. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels within the selected Category. 25 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems 17. DIRECT: Press to access a desired radio station, track, MP3 folder or SIRIUS satellite channel (if equipped). In radio mode, press DIRECT and then press the desired radio frequency (i.e. 101.1) using the memory presets. In CD mode, press DIRECT. The display will read DIRECT TRACK MODE SELECT TRACK. Enter the desired track number using the numbered controls. The system will then begin playing that track. In MP3 folder mode, press DIRECT and the number of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific folder. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using the memory presets. If you only enter one digit, press OK and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits, the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is entered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station. 18. LOAD: For a single CD system, this control is not operational. To load a CD, simply insert the disc label side up into the CD slot. For a CD6 system, press LOAD. When the display reads SELECT SLOT, choose the desired slot number using memory presets 1­6. When the display reads LOAD CD#, load the desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within 5 seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the disc in preset #1 will begin to play. 19. CD slot: For a single CD system, insert a CD/MP3, label side up. For a CD6 system, press LOAD and select a CD slot using the memory presets. When prompted by the system, insert a CD/MP3 label side up. 26 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Auxiliary input jack Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system. Required equipment: 1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack: 1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off. 2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off. 3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ in your vehicle. 4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the volume. 27 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems 6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE IN appears in the display. You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may be low. 7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls. Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control. 2. Do not set the portable music player's volume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many portable music players have different output levels, so not all players should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume. 3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player. 4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same way manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control (play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player. 5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion. GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540­1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9­107.7, 107.9 MHz 28 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio reception: · Distance/strength: The further 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 interfere with your reception. · Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. CD/CD player care Do: · Handle discs by their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface). · Inspect discs before playing. · Clean only with an approved CD cleaner. · Wipe discs from the center out. Don't: · Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. · Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. 29 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached. CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information. Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1­888­539­7474. Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance: · Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible. · Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. 30 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems · Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute. Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO SIGNAL to indicate the interference. SIRIUS satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include: · Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. · Online media player providing access to all 65 SIRIUS music channels over the internet (U.S. customers only). For information on extended subscription terms, contact SIRIUS at 1­888­539­7474. Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN): This 12­digit Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously. 31 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Radio Display ACQUIRING Condition Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for the selected channel. Internal module or system failure present. Action Required No action required. This message should disappear shortly. If this message does not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault. See your authorized dealer for service. This previously available channel is no longer available. Tune to another channel. If the channel was one of your presets, you may choose another channel for that preset button. Contact SIRIUS at 1­888­539­7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel. Artist information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. SAT FAULT INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available. UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel. NO TEXT Artist information not available. NO TEXT Song title information not available. 32 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Radio Display NO TEXT Condition Category information not available. Action Required Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. You are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS signal (i.e., tunnel, under an overpass, dense foliage, etc). The system is working properly. When you move into an open area, the signal should return. No action required. The process may take up to three minutes. Call SIRIUS at 1­888­539­7474 to re-activate or resolve subscription issues. NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to the vehicle antenna. UPDATING CALL SIRIUS 1­888­539­7474 Update of channel programming in progress. Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio. NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Navigation System. Refer to the Navigation supplement for further information. 33 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in 1. the vehicle. 2. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. 3. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister 4. vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. 5. When the system is off, outside air is shut out. 6. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. 7. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. : Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear 8. seat floor vents. 34 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls 9. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 10. Passenger heated seat control (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 11. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can (defrost). be engaged manually in any airflow mode except Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either (panel) or (panel/floor). 12. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. 13. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages (defrost) and (floor/defrost). automatically in MAX A/C, Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to 14. activate/deactivate the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Outside temperature (if equipped): The outside temperature will appear in the display and is labeled EXT TEMP. Operating tips · To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, (defrost) or (floor/defrost). select · To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. system off or with · Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. 35 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls · Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. · To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode: 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. Move temperature control selector to the coolest setting. 3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. . 36 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. Turn to increase/decrease the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper left corner of the display. Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window 2. R defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster 3. vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister 4. vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. 37 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls 5. Power/ : Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is shut out. Turn to manually increase/decrease the fan speed. The manual fan speed setting will appear on the left side of the display. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 6. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister 7. vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. : Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear 8. seat floor vents. 9. Passenger temperature: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. Turn to increase/decrease the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The passenger side temperature setting will appear in the upper right corner of the display. Passenger heated seat control (if equipped): Press to 10. activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air 11. recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can (defrost). be engaged manually in any airflow mode except Recirculated air may turn off automatically in some airflow modes to reduce fog potential. When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either (panel) or (panel/floor). AUTO, 12. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. 38 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls 13. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 14. Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to activate/adjective the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the display and is labeled EXT TEMP. Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: If your vehicle is equipped with a message center, refer to Setup menu in the Message center section of the Driver Controls chapter. Operating tips · To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, select (defrost) or (floor/defrost). · To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. system OFF or with · Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. · Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. · To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." For maximum cooling performance: · Automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation. 2. Do not override A/C or (recirculated air). 3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). · Manual operation: 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. Select 3. Select or . (recirculated air) to provide colder airflow. 4. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). 5. Set highest fan setting initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. 39 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster. to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on Press R the button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery condition is detected or when the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any time, press the control again. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. Refer to Heated outside mirrors in the Driver Controls chapter. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 40 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the to turn on the first position parking lamps. Rotate to the second to turn on the position headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system is factory programmed to keep the lights on for 20 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to off. This delay can be programmed, using the procedure listed below, to any value up to 180 seconds. If equipped, this delay can also be programmed through the message center · To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise. · To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF. Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature. If the windshield wipers are turned on (for a fixed period of time) the exterior lamps will turn on with headlamp control in the Autolamp position. 41 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Autolamp delay system (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned OFF. The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory, but the delay time may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6 must be done within 10 seconds): 1. Turn the key to the 1 (LOCK) position. 2. Rotate the headlamp control to the autolamp position. 3. Rotate the headlamp control to the OFF position. 4. Turn the key to the 3 (RUN) position. 5. Turn the key back to the 1 (LOCK) position. 6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlights should turn on). 7. Turn the headlamp control to the OFF position when the desired delay time (up to 3 minutes) has been reached. Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp , or control is in the positions and the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp will illuminate. indicator light 42 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: · the ignition must be in the 3 (RUN) position. · the headlamp control must be in the OFF, parking lamps or autolamp position. · with automatic transmission, the transmission is not in P (Park), · with manual transmission, the parking brake must be released. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. 43 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parklamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps. Rotate to full down position (past detent) to prevent interior lamps from illuminating when the doors are opened. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. · (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) · (2) Center height of lamp to ground · (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) · (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens. 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaque cloth. 44 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights 4. On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with a distinct horizontal edge of high intensity light towards the right. If this edge is not at the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on the headlamp, then use a 4 mm socket to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise (to adjust up) or clockwise (to adjust down) aligning the upper edge of the light pattern to the horizontal line. 6. Move the opaque cloth to cover the right-hand headlamp and repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the left-hand headlamp. 7. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL · Push down to activate the left turn signal. · Push up to activate the right turn signal. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. 45 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights The dome lamp control has three positions: · OFF: In this position, the lamp will not illuminate. · DOOR: In this position, the dome lamp will illuminate only when a door is opened and will remain illuminated for 25 seconds after the door is shut. · ON: In this position, the lamp will remain illuminated. The map lamp controls (without moon roof) are located on the dome lamp. Press the button on either side of each map lamp to illuminate the lamps. Push the button again to turn off the lamps. For models equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Press the button on either side of each map lamp to illuminate the lamps. Push the button again to turn off the lamps. The map lamps will illuminate whenever a door is opened. After the door is shut, the lamps will remain illuminated for 25 seconds. Cargo and dome lamp Rear cargo lamp equipped with an ON/OFF/DOOR control will light when: · the doors are closed and the control is in the ON position. · the control is in the DOOR position and any door is open. When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors. 46 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Interior lighting battery saver The interior lamps will automatically extinguish after 10 minutes when the ignition key is in OFF/LOCK position, a door has been left open or the interior lamp controls are in the ON position. BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America and an "E" for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps (high and low 2 H13 beams) Park/turn lamps (front) 2 3457 NAK (amber) Side marker (front) 2 194 Rear stop/tail/sidemarker 2 4157K Backup lamp 2 921 Foglamp (front) 2 PS24WFF Center High-mount stop 5 W5WL lamp Rear license plate lamp 2 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. 47 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Reach over the front bolster. 4. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and then pulling it straight out. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. 6. Connect the electrical connector on the new bulb. 7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly. When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, turn the new bulb clockwise to install. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Reach over the front bolster. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly. 48 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights 5. Carefully pull the bulb out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise. Replacing front sidemarker bulbs For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer. Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open the liftgate to expose the lamp assembly screws. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 3. Carefully remove the lamp assembly away from the vehicle by pulling the assembly straight out to expose the bulb socket. DO NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise. 7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with two screws. 49 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs 1. Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from the liftgate. 2. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp assembly by depressing the snaps. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Install the new bulbs in reverse order. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Depress the lever and carefully pry the license plate lamp assembly (located above the license plate) from the liftgate. 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 50 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)