Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............238
instrument panel ....................240
interior .....................................241
interior trim ............................240
plastic parts ............................239
washing ....................................237
waxing .....................................237
wheels ......................................238
wiper blades ............................240
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......44–45
Clock ............................................38
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .................26, 30, 34
AM/FM/CD .................................17
AM/FM/Tape/CD .................21, 38
Clutch
fluid ..................................271, 274
operation while driving ..........198
recommended shift speeds ....199
Console ........................................68
overhead ....................................60
Controls
power seat ...............................100
Coolant
checking and adding ..............254
refill capacities ................257, 277
specifications ..................279, 281
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................65
Customer Assistance ................211
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................242
Ford Extended Service Plan .234
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............235
Getting roadside assistance ...211
Getting the service
you need .................................228
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................236
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................231
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............234
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................48
Defrost
rear window ..............................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................271
engine oil .................................247
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........279
Driving under special
conditions ..................197, 203, 205
sand .........................................204
snow and ice ...........................206
through water .................205, 210
E
Electronic message center .........69
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................220
Emission control system ..........268
Engine ................................281–282
cleaning ...................................238
coolant .....................................254
fail-safe coolant ......................258
idle speed control ...................252
lubrication
specifications ..................279, 281
2005 Escape
(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English
(fus)
Index
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