Ford ZD Escape Series, Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction
About this handbook ..................................4
Symbols glossary ........................................4
Parts and accessories ...............................5
Protection features for safer driving ........6
Safety from electronics ..............................6
Running in ....................................................6
Special notes ...............................................7
Quick start
Quick start ....................................................8
Child safety
Child restraints ...........................................13
Protecting larger children .........................18
Child safety locks ......................................19
Occupant protection
Principle of operation ...............................20
Fastening the seat belts ..........................22
Using seat belts during pregnancy .......24
Emergency locking mode ......................24
Automatic locking mode .........................25
Seat belt warning lamp and indicator
chime ......................................................26
Keys and remote controls
General information on radio
frequencies ...........................................27
Changing the remote control
battery ....................................................27
Locks
Locking and unlocking .............................28
Engine immobiliser
Principle of operation ................................31
Coded keys ................................................31
Securilock™ passive anti-theft
system ....................................................31
Alarm
Principle of operation ...............................32
Arming the alarm ......................................32
Disarming the alarm .................................32
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel ..................33
Audio controls ...........................................33
Wipers and washers
Windscreen wipers ..................................35
Windscreen washers ...............................35
Rear window wiper/washer ....................35
Checking the wiper blades .....................36
Changing the wiper blades .....................36
Lighting
Lighting control .........................................37
Front fog lamps ........................................37
Hazard warning flashers .........................38
Direction indicators ..................................38
Interior lamps ............................................39
Changing a bulb .......................................39
Bulb specification chart ...........................44
Windows and mirrors
Electric windows ......................................45
Electric exterior mirrors ...........................46
Liftgate glass .............................................47
Instruments
Gauges ......................................................48
Warning lamps and indicators ................50
Audible warnings and indicators ............52
Climate control
General notes ...........................................53
Automatic climate control .......................56
Rear window demister ............................60