2001 FORD ESCAPE lock

Audio system warranties and service
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever
and allows key removal.
2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
3. RUN, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when
driving.
4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
4
3
2
1
OFF
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MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED)
Push the tilt steering wheel 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.
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With the control in the middle position, the dome lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened. If any door has been opened from the
outside, the lamp will remain on for 15 seconds after the door is shut.
The map lamp controls (without
moon roof) are located on the dome
lamp. Press the controls on either
side of each map lamp to activate
the lamps.
If equipped with a moon roof, the
map lamps are located on the moon
roof control panel. Press the
controls on either side of each map
lamp to activate the lamps.
This map lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened. If any
door has been opened from the
outside, the lamp will remain on for
15 seconds after the door is closed.
Cargo and dome lamp
Rear cargo lamp equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
²the doors are closed and the
control is in the ON position.
²the control is in the DOOR
position and any door is open.
²the headlamp control is rotated
fully counterclockwise.
When the control is in the OFF
position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors or fully rotate
the headlamp control.
DOOR OFF ON
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²Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
One touch down
²Press AUTO completely down to
the second detent. The driver's
window will open fully. Depress
up to stop window operation.
Window lock (if equipped)
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver's press the
right side of the control.
NOTE:The window switches will not illuminate when the window
control is in the LOCKED position.
Press the left side to restore the window controls.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
NOTE:The power door switches
will not illuminated when the
window lock switch is in the
LOCKED position.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Rotate lock control in the direction
of arrow to engage the lock. Rotate
control in the opposite direction to
disengage childproof locks.
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To remove the cargo table:
1. Push the button in the center of
the table to unlock it. Lift up either
side of the table to disengage from
the trim panels.
2. Fold the table in half and remove
it from the cargo area.
To install the cargo table:
1. Set the table in the cargo area
like a bi-fold table.
2. Insert both feet from one side of
the table into the holes in the trim
panel then repeat on the other side.
3. Check and make sure that all four
feet are properly seated into the
holes of the trim panel and the
hinge is locked.
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To use the cargo table:
²To store items under the table in
the cargo area, unhook and lift
the panels in the table.
²To use as a picnic table, remove
the table from the cargo area,
unfold it and extend the legs.
To reduce the risk of
injuries, all four feet must
be properly seated in the notches
on the rear trim panels and the
hinge must be locked.
Do not place any objects on
the cargo table. They may
obstruct your vision or strike
occupants of the vehicle in the
case of a sudden stop or collision.
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LIFTGATE
To open the rear window, pull the
right side of the liftgate handle.
To open the liftgate, pull the left
side of the liftgate handle.
²Do not open the liftgate or
liftgate glass in a garage or other
enclosed area with a low ceiling.
If the liftgate glass is raised and
the liftgate is also opened, both
liftgate and glass could be
damaged against a low ceiling.
²Do not leave the liftgate or
liftgate glass open while driving.
Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its
components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed to
prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This
will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must
drive with the liftgate door or window open, keep the vents open so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK
position.
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