2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Owners Manual

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automatic temperature control system ..........................41 Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................123, 132, 135 and child safety seats ............125 description ..............123, 132, 135 disposal ....................................138 driver airbag ............125, 133, 136 indicator light .........131, 134, 137 operation .................125, 133, 136 passenger airbag .....125, 133, 136 side airbag ...............................132 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................200 Ambulance packages ..................15 AM/FM .........................................25 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ......................190–191 Anti-theft system ........................96 Audio system (see Radio) .........25 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ............................284 fluid, checking ........................284 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive .................................196 fluid, refill capacities ..............290 fluid, specification ..................290 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....34 Auxiliary power point .................60 Axle lubricant specifications ..........290 Battery .......................................263 acid, treating emergencies .....263 jumping a disabled battery .............................229, 234 maintenance-free ....................263 replacement, specifications ...289 servicing ..................................263 Belt-Minder威 .............................118 Booster seats .............................139 Brakes ........................................190 anti-lock ...........................190–191 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................191 fluid, checking and adding ....283 fluid, refill capacities ..............290 fluid, specifications .................290 lubricant specifications ..........290 parking ....................................192 shift interlock ..........................194 Bulbs ............................................52 Capacities for refilling fluids ....290 Cargo area shade ........................81 CD ................................................25 Cell phone use ............................15 Child safety restraints ..............138 child safety belts ....................138 Child safety seats ......................142 attaching with tether straps ..146 in front seat ............................143 in rear seat ..............................143 Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................139 313 2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Cleaning your vehicle Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................48 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................284 engine oil .................................260 Driving under special conditions ..................197, 201, 204 sand .........................................202 snow and ice ...........................204 through water .................203, 205 Electronic message center .........72 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..................229, 234 Emission control system ..........280 Engine ........................................292 cleaning ...................................249 idle speed control ...................263 lubrication specifications .......290 refill capacities ........................290 service points ..........................257 Engine block heater .................188 Engine oil ..................................260 checking and adding ..............260 dipstick ....................................260 filter, specifications ........262, 289 recommendations ...................262 refill capacities ........................290 specifications ..........................290 Event data recording ..................14 Exhaust fumes ..........................188 Fluid capacities .........................290 engine compartment ..............249 instrument panel ....................250 interior .....................................251 plastic parts ............................249 washing ....................................247 waxing .....................................248 wheels ......................................248 wiper blades ............................250 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............41 Clock ............................................26 Compass, electronic ....................65 calibration .................................66 set zone adjustment .................65 Console ........................................59 Controls power seat ...............................102 steering column ........................70 Coolant checking and adding ......265–267 refill capacities ................270, 290 specifications ..........................290 Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................67 Customer Assistance ................207 Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................243 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............244 Getting roadside assistance ...207 Getting the service you need .........................................239 Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................245 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................243 314 2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Foglamps .....................................47 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road .......................200 preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................194 Fuel ............................................271 calculating fuel economy ............................73, 277 cap ...........................................274 capacity ...................................290 choosing the right fuel ...........275 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................279 detergent in fuel .....................276 filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................271, 274, 277 filter, specifications ........271, 289 fuel pump/high voltage shut-off switches ....................209 improving fuel economy ........277 octane rating ...................275, 292 quality ......................................276 running out of fuel .................276 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................271 Fuses ..................................211–212 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............274 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................277 Gauges .........................................23 Index bulb specifications ....................52 daytime running lights .............48 flash to pass ..............................48 high beam .................................47 replacing bulbs .........................53 turning on and off ....................46 Heating heating and air conditioning system .......................................41 Hood ..........................................256 Ignition ...............................185, 292 Illuminated visor mirror .............59 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................142 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................282 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................250 cluster ........................................18 lighting up panel and interior .......................................48 Jump-starting your vehicle ................................229, 234 Hazard flashers .........................209 Head restraints .................100, 104 Headlamps ...................................46 aiming ........................................49 Keyless entry system autolock ...............................87, 89 Keys .......................................85, 98 positions of the ignition .........185 315 2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) side view mirrors (power) .......66 Moon roof ....................................71 Motorcraft parts ........253, 271, 289 Navigation system .......................40 Octane rating ............................275 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................260 Parking brake ............................192 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....289 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................111 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................215 Power door locks ........................87 Power mirrors .............................66 Power point .................................60 Power steering ..........................193 Power Windows ...........................63 Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................194 Radio ............................................25 Relays ........................................211 Remote entry system ...........91–92 illuminated entry ......................95 locking/unlocking doors .....92–93 opening the trunk .....................93 Index Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ..................52 daytime running light ...............48 fog lamps ...................................47 headlamps .................................46 headlamps, flash to pass ..........48 instrument panel, dimming .....48 interior lamps .....................50–52 replacing bulbs .........................53 Liftgate ..................................80, 93 Lights, warning and indicator ....18 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........191 Load limits .................................173 Loading instructions .................179 Locks autolock ...............................87, 89 childproof ..................................91 doors ..........................................87 Lubricant specifications ...........290 Lug nuts ....................................228 Luggage rack ...............................82 Manual transmission fluid capacities ........................290 lubricant specifications ..........290 Message center ...........................72 english/metric button ...............76 system check button ................75 warning messages .....................77 Mirrors ...................................64, 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................64 fold away ...................................67 heated ........................................67 316 2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index What Maintenance Schedule Should You Follow? ................300 Seats ..........................................100 child safety seats ....................142 heated ......................................103 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ..........................................96 Servicing your vehicle ..............254 Snowplowing ...............................15 Spark plugs, specifications ......289, 292 Special notice ambulance conversions ............15 utility-type vehicles ..................14 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................290 Speed control ..............................67 Starting your vehicle ........185–187 jump starting ..................229, 234 Steering wheel controls ......................................70 tilting .........................................58 Stereo CD-MP3 .....................................25 Tilt steering wheel ......................58 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ....168 Tires ...................................152–154 alignment ................................161 care ..........................................157 changing ..........................221, 223 checking the pressure ............157 inflating ...................................155 label .........................................167 317 panic alarm ...............................93 replacement/additional transmitters ...............................94 replacing the batteries .............93 Reverse sensing system ...........198 Roadside assistance ..................207 Roof rack .....................................82 Safety Belt Maintenance ..........117 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..........109, 112, 114–116 Safety Canopy ...........132–133, 135 Safety defects, reporting ..245–246 Safety restraints ...........109, 112, 114–116 Belt-Minder威 ...........................118 extension assembly ................117 for adults .........................114–115 for children .............................138 Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................111 safety belt maintenance .........117 warning light and chime ........118 Safety seats for children ..........142 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................293 Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....25 Satellite Radio Information ........37 Scheduled Maintenance Guide .........................................297 General Maintenance Information .............................297 Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log .............302 Special Operating Conditions ...............................308 2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index replacing ..................................158 rotating ....................................161 safety practices .......................160 sidewall information ...............162 snow tires and chains ............173 spare tire .........................219, 221 terminology .............................154 tire grades ...............................153 treadwear ........................153, 157 Towing .......................................179 recreational towing .................184 trailer towing ..........................179 wrecker ....................................237 Transmission .............................194 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....194 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................284 fluid, refill capacities ..............290 lubricant specifications ..........290 ..................................50 Turn signal Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................293 Vehicle loading ..........................173 Ventilating your vehicle ...........188 Warning lights (see Lights) .......18 Washer fluid ..............................258 Water, Driving through .............205 Windows power .........................................63 rear wiper/washer .....................58 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................57 checking and adding fluid .....258 liftgate reservoir .....................258 replacing wiper blades ...259–260 Wrecker towing .........................237 318 2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 319 320

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