2001 FORD ESCAPE oil pressure

High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Speed control
This light comes on when the
vehicle speed control is engaged and
actively controlling the vehicle
speed. It turns off when the speed
control OFF or CANCEL controls
are pressed or the brake is applied.
Anti-theft system
Refer toSecuriLockypassive
anti-theft systemin theControls
and featureschapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the RUN position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the RUN
position and the engine is off.
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer toEngine
oilin theMaintenance and carechapter.
THEFT
Instrumentation
13

Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the left hand side kick panel. Remove the
panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Canister Vent Control Solenoid
2 5A Blower Relay (coil), Rear Defrost
Relay (coil), Pressure Switch to
PCM
3 10A Rear Wiper Motor, Rear Washer
Motor, Rear Wiper Relay (coil)
ACC
12
34
56
78
910
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27
Roadside emergencies
177

Headlamps ...................................81
aiming ......................................240
bulb specifications ..................239
daytime running lights .............81
flash to pass ..............................82
high beam ...........................13, 81
replacing bulbs .......................235
turning on and off ....................81
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................21
heater only system ...................21
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
Hood ..........................................197
I
Ignition .................................71, 252
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................128
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................234
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................245
cluster ................................10, 246
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................19
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................183
positioning ...............................183
storage .....................................183
Jump-starting your vehicle ......188K
Keys .......................................93±94
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........71
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................239
cargo lamps ...............................19
daytime running light ...............81
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................81
headlamps, flash to pass ..........82
instrument panel, dimming .....19
interior lamps .............79±80, 239
replacing bulbs .......235, 237±239
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................71
Liftgate ........................................89
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................11
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 142
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................15
high beam .................................13
low coolant ................................14
low fuel ......................................11
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
turn signal indicator .................12
Index
273

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only-87 octane.
Fuel tank capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine57L (15 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine61L (16 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine (includes filter change)4.25L (4.5 quarts). Use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Engine oil capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine (includes filter change)5.2L (5.5 quarts). Use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification
Label on inside of driver's
door.
Hood release Pull handle under the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec engine
with manual transaxle
15.0L (5.3 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Coolant capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec engine
with automatic transaxle
16.0L (6.3 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine with automatic transaxle
110.0L (10.6 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transaxle fluid capacity
22.7L (2.85 quarts) 2WD, use
Motorcraft 75W-90 Special
Blend
4X4 Manual transaxle fluid capacity
22.2L (2.32 quarts) 4x4, use
Motorcraft 75W-90 Special
Blend
2.0L engine automatic transaxle fluid
capacity
28.5L (9.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
Filling station information
279