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In-Dash Six-CD Radio (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for details.
Premium Dual Media Radio (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for details.
Rear Window Defroster Control
Push to clear the rear window
of thin ice and frost. The rear
window defroster control has an
auto time-out feature that will
electronically turn the system off after
15 minutes. If the heated rear screen is still
in operation when the ignition is switched
off, the heating function will be reactivated
when the ignition is switched on again.
Heated Outside Mirrors (if equipped)
When the rear window defrost is
activated, both outside mirrors will heat to
remove ice, mist and fog. Like the rear
window defrost, the mirrors have an auto
time-out feature that will automatically
turn the system off after 15 minutes.
Reverse Sensing System (if equipped)
When you reverse, this system
uses a series of beeps to alert
you to the presence of large
stationary objects near your rear
bumper. The closer you get to the obstacle,
the more the rate of the tone increases.
When you’re within 10 inches, the tone will
sound continuously. The Reverse Sensing
System functions when you’re backing up
at less than 3 mph and detects obstacles
within 6’ (or less) of the rear bumper.
Climate Control System
Please see reverse side for details.
Four-Wheel Drive
(4X4) Control (if equipped)
A default for normal on-road operating
conditions, the AUTO mode provides
four-wheel drive with full power delivered to
the front axle at all times, and to the rear axle
From the rugged exterior styling to the bountiful amenities,
every Escape is equipped to help you enter the next territory.
In order to help you fully appreciate the countless features of
your new vehicle, we invite you to explore this easy-to-use
Quick Reference Guide.
This vehicle handles differently from an
ordinary passenger car in driving
conditions which may occur on streets
and highways and off-road. DRIVE
WITH CARE AND WEAR A SAFETY BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges
you to read the Owners’ Guide and Driving Your SUV or
Truck Supplement for further information on safe driving
precautions and instructions.
Power Side
View Mirrors
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2
Power Side View Mirrors
Rotate clockwise to adjust
the right mirror, or
counterclockwise to adjust
the left mirror. Then, move
the control in the direction you wish to
tilt the mirror. Return the control to the
center position to lock the mirrors in
place. To adjust the power side view
mirrors, the ignition must be in the
ON position.
Turn Signal and Headlamp Control
Rotate up to the first position to turn on
the parking lamps. Rotate to the second
position to also turn on the headlamps.
Push the stalk forward past detent to
activate the high beams. Pull the stalk
toward you past detent to deactivate.
Pull the stalk toward you slightly to
activate "flash to pass" and release the
stalk to deactivate. Your vehicle is
equipped with a battery-saver feature
that automatically turns off the headlamps
after 30 seconds when the ignition is in
the OFF position.
Service Engine Soon Lamp
Illuminates briefly to ensure the system
is functional. If the light turns
solid or blinks after the engine
is started, refer to your Owner’s
Guide. To help prevent activation,
always secure your fuel cap by turning it
clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
ABS Warning Lamp (if equipped)
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned to the ON or
RUN position. In an emergency,
apply continuous force on the
brake to prevent wheel lock when
braking on slippery surfaces - do not
pump your brakes. Any pulsation or
noise you may feel or hear is normal.
Front and Rear
Wiper/Washer Control
Front: Move down one position for
intermittent operation. Rotate the speed
control up for fast intervals and down for
slow intervals. Move the control down
two positions from OFF for normal or low-
speed wiper operation. Move the control
down three positions from OFF for high-
speed wiper operation. Pull the control
toward you to activate the windshield
washer. Release the control to stop the
washer-fluid spray. Move the control up
and release for one wipe with mist.
Rear: Rotate the end of the control
upward to the INT position for
intermittent operation. Adjust the speed
control for fast or slow intervals. Rotate
the control upward to ON for normal-
speed operation. Rotate the control down
one position and release to activate the
rear washer.
Gearshift/Overdrive Control
Overdrive is the normal drive position for
the best fuel economy. Only deactivate
(OFF) overdrive when: driving with a heavy
load, towing a trailer up or down steep
hills, or when additional engine braking is
desired. To deactivate, press the switch
located on the end of the gearshift lever.
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2
4
5
6
Turn Signal and
Headlamp Control
3
Service Engine
Soon Lamp
ABS Warning
Lamp
(if equipped)
5
Front and Rear
Wiper/Washer Control
6
Gearshift/
Overdrive
Control
8
Audio
Systems
10
Heated Outside Mirrors
(if equipped)
Rear Window
Defroster Control
13
Four-Wheel
Drive (4X4)
Control
(if equipped)
14
Speed
Control
(if equipped)
15
Tilt Steering
Wheel Lever
(if equipped)
16
Panel
Dimmer
Control
17
Foglamp
Control
(if equipped)
12
Climate
Control
System
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15
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For extended wiper blade
quality, occasional cleaning of
the wiper blades is required.
Remote Entry System
Press this
control once
to unlock the
driver’s door,
and twice to
unlock all doors.
Press this control once to lock
all doors. Pressing the control a
second time will chirp the horn and
flash the lights to confirm that all
doors are closed and locked.
Press this control to activate the
alarm. Press the control again
to deactivate.
The interior lights will turn on when the
unlock control is pressed. The interior
lights will turn off if the ignition switch
is turned to the RUN position, or if the lock
control is pressed, or after 30 seconds of
illumination. The remote-control entry
features only operate with the ignition
in the LOCK position.
Two Step Unlocking (if equipped) –
To unlock the driver’s door, turn the key
in the door cylinder once toward the
front of the vehicle. Turn the key a second
time to unlock all passenger doors, liftgate
and liftgate glass. To lock all doors, liftgate
and liftgate glass, turn the key toward the
back of the vehicle once.
SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-Theft System –
The SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-Theft System
is an engine immobilization system. This
system prevents the engine from being
started, unless a coded key programmed
to your vehicle is used. Please note that
for security purposes, your coded keys
cannot be copied. If you would like spare
coded keys, they may be purchased from
your dealership.
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Auto Headlamps (if equipped)
The Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror is
equipped with a feature that will
reduce glare in the rear view mirror
when bright lights are detected. It
automatically returns to normal/clear
when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
This mirror also has an Auto
Headlamp feature that automatically
turns the headlamps ON at night/dark
and OFF during the day/light; it also
keeps the headlamps ON for
approximately 20 seconds after the
ignition is turned OFF. To activate the
Auto Headlamp feature, press the
mirror button and make sure the
green light on the mirror is
illuminated. The manual headlamp
control must also be in the
OFF position.
Heated Seats (if equipped)
To activate heated seats,
push the control located
on the side of the seat.
Push again to deactivate,
or the system will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
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as required for increased
traction. Switch the four-wheel
drive
control to ON to apply power
to both axles. The 4X4 indicator
light illuminates when you activate
the control to ON. Either shift can be
done at a stop, or while driving at
any speed.
Speed Control (if equipped)
To operate, the speed control
must be ON and the vehicle’s
speed must be greater than 48
km/h (30 mph). To set a speed,
press SET ACCEL. To set a
higher speed, press SET ACCEL
again. To set a lower speed,
press COAST. Pressing RESUME
will return to a previously set
speed. To turn the speed control
off, press the OFF button, or
depress the brake pedal to disengage.
Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (if equipped)
The tilt steering wheel lever is located
on the bottom of the steering column
underneath the steering wheel. Push
the lever downward to move the
steering wheel up or down. Pull the
control up into the original position to
lock the steering wheel in position. Never
adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle
is moving.
Panel Dimmer Control
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlamp and
parklamp operation. Push and hold the
top of the control to brighten. Push and
hold the bottom of the control to dim.
Foglamp Control (if equipped)
Press to activate the foglamps
during headlamp operation.
Press the control again to
deactivate the foglamps. The
foglamps will not operate when the
high beams are activated.
2004
ESCAPE
2004
model
Quick Reference Guide
Reverse Sensing
System (if equipped)
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