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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your
vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed
information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as
important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk
of injury to you and your occupants. Please read your entire
Owner’s Guide carefully as you begin learning about your
new Escape and refer to the appropriate sections when
questions arise.
All information contained on the Quick Reference Guide
was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to
change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle
specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for
the most current information.
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult
your Owner’s Guide.
Panel and Floor – Distributes outside
air through the instrument panel
registers and the floor ducts.
Panel – Distributes outside
air through the instrument
panel registers.
A/C (if equipped) – Uses outside air
to cool the vehicle. Although
quieter than MAX A/C, A/C is not
as economical and will take longer
to cool the vehicle. Airflow will be
directed from the instrument
panel registers.
Max A/C (if equipped) – Uses recirculated
air to quickly cool the vehicle. MAX
A/C is louder than A/C, but is more
economical and cools the interior
faster. Airflow will be directed from
the instrument panel registers. This
mode can also be used to prevent
undesirable odors from entering
the vehicle.
Fan Speed Control – Rotate the
knob to adjust the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle.
Off – Outside air is shut out and
the fan will not operate. For short
periods of time only, use this mode
to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
Floor – Allows for maximum heating
by distributing outside air through
the floor ducts.
Floor and Defrost – Distributes
outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts, the demister outlets,
and the floor ducts.
Defrost – Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster
ducts and the demister outlets. It
can be used to clear ice or fog from
the windshield.
Temperature Control – Rotate the
knob to adjust the temperature of
the airflow inside the vehicle.
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Fuel Tank Capacity – Vehicles equipped with 2.0L four-cylinder engines and 3.0L six-cylinder
engines have 16-gallon fuel tanks.
Octane Recommendations – Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline
with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 for optimum performance. The use of gasoline
with lower octane ratings may degrade performance.
Tire Pressure – Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the
recommended specifications found on the Certification Label located on the front door
latch pillar on the driver’s side. Tire pressure information can also be found on the Tire
Information label located on the inside of the fuel filler door. Please check your tire
pressure during routine maintenance and seasonal changes. Warning: Improperly inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
Fuses – If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. For
more information about changing the fuse, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Changing the Tires – If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to
a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire,
which is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only.
Brake Dust – For more information about brake dust, see the brake section of the
Owner’s Manual.
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
Item Location
Spare Tire, Jack Handle, In the wheel well underneath the cargo floor
Lug Nut Wrench,
Long Spare Tire Rod
Roadside Emergencies – To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary Roadside Assistance program. This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available 24 hours, seven days a week for the Basic
Warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or
60,000 km (36,000 miles). Roadside assistance will cover:
Changing a flat tire Jump-starts Limited fuel delivery
Lock-out assistance Towing of your vehicle
Roadside Assistance Centers
Country Phone Number
United States (800) 241-3673
Canada (800) 665-2006
For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, see the Roadside Emergencies
section or the Customer Assistance section in your Owner’s Guide.
(if equipped)
Volume/Power Control – Press the
control to turn the audio system on
or off. Turn the control to raise or
lower volume.
AM/FM Select – In radio mode, press
to select AM or FM frequency bands.
In tape or CD mode, press to stop
play and begin radio play.
Seek Function – In radio mode, press
to find the next listenable station
up or down the band. In tape mode,
press to move to the next/previous
selection on the tape. In CD mode,
press to select the next/previous track.
Scan Function – In radio mode,
press to hear a sampling of all
listenable stations. In tape or CD
mode, press to hear a brief sampling
of all selections.
Tune Adjust – In radio mode, press to
move to the next frequency up or
down the band.
Tape/CD Select – To begin tape play
while in radio or CD mode, press the
tape control. To begin CD play, press
the CD control.
Autoset Memory Preset – Select AM,
FM1, or FM2 band, then press AUTO
to activate autoset memory preset.
This allows you to set strong radio
stations without losing the previously
set stations. Press again to deactivate
autoset.
Setting the Clock – Press and hold
CLK and then press SEEK to set the
hour. Press and hold CLK and then
press TUNE to set the minute.
Select – Press to adjust the sound
output and distribution after
selecting BASS, TREB, BAL or FADE.
Setting Memory Preset Stations –
Select AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then
select a station. Next, press and hold
a control until the sound returns.
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Scan Function – In radio mode, press to
hear a sampling of all listenable stations. In
CD mode, press to hear a brief sampling of
all selections on the current CD.
Shuffle Function – Press to engage
the desired shuffle mode. SHUFFLE DISC
randomly plays tracks from all CDs;
SHUFFLE TRK plays all selections from the
current CD in random order.
Loading CD – Press to open the CD door,
then load the CD into the player. Press
LOAD and then a preset number to
select a slot. Press and hold LOAD to
activate autoload. In radio mode, press
to begin CD play.
Volume/Power Control – Press the control
to turn the audio system on or off. Turn
the control to raise or lower volume.
Automatic Volume Control
(Limited only)
– This audio system has speed sensitive
volume control. Push and hold the
volume control for five seconds. Press SEL
to adjust the volume control levels from
"0" (off) to "7" (high).
AM/FM and CD – In radio mode, press
AM/FM to select AM or FM frequency
bands. In CD mode, press AM/FM to stop
play and begin radio play. To begin CD
play while in radio mode, press CD.
Disc/Tune Adjust – In radio mode,
press to move to the next frequency
up or down the band. In CD mode,
press to select a disc in the CD player.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) –
Press DSP and then SEL to choose
the desired signal mode (DSP OFF,
NEWS, JAZZ CLUB, HALL, CHURCH, or
STADIUM). Press DSP again and then
SEL to access the desired occupancy
mode (ALL SEATS, DRIVER SEAT, or
REAR SEATS).
Seek Function – In radio mode, press
to move to the next listenable station
up or down the band. In CD mode,
press to select the next/previous track
on the current disc.
Setting the Clock – Press MENU until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is
displayed. Press SEL to set the time.
Press MENU again to disengage the
clock mode.
Setting Memory Preset Stations –
Select a band by using AM, FM1 or
FM2; choose a station. To store in
memory, press and hold one of the
six numbered buttons until the
sound returns.
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2004
ESCAPE
2004
model
Quick Reference Guide
*F4L8J19G217AA*
4L8J-19G217-AA
April 2003
First Printing
Quick Reference
Escape
Litho in U.S.A.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE CD WITH ADHESIVE LABEL*
*CDs with adhesive labels and irregularly shaped CDs may get stuck in the CD player.
Homemade CDs should be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.
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