
starting after a collision .........152
Engine block heater .................119
Engine oil ..................................196
checking and adding ..............196
dipstick ....................................196
filter, specifications ........199, 234
recommendations ...................199
refill capacities ........................235
specifications ..................238, 240
Exhaust fumes ..........................119
F
Fluid capacities .........................235
Foglamps .....................................34
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................132
indicator light .........................131
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................122
Fuel ............................................207
calculating fuel economy .......211
cap ...........................................208
capacity ...................................235
choosing the right fuel ...........209
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................214
detergent in fuel .....................210
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................207–208, 211
filter, specifications ........211, 234
fuel pump shut-off switch .....152
improving fuel economy ........211
octane rating ...................210, 240
quality ......................................210
running out of fuel .................210
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................207
Fuses ..................................153–154
G
Garage door opener ....................47
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............208
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................211
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................145
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................145
H
Hazard flashers .........................152
Head restraints .....................76, 78
Headlamps ...................................34
aiming ........................................36
autolamp system .................34, 48
bulb specifications ....................39
daytime running lights .............35
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................34
Heating
heater only system ...................31
Hood ..........................................193
I
Ignition ...............................116, 240
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................108
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................216
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................189
cluster ........................................10
2004 Escape
(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
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Index
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