2002 FORD ESCAPE interior lights

4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity light towards the right. If
this edge is not at the horizontal
reference line, the beam will need to
be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
the headlamp, then usea7mmhex
socket or T20 Torx driver to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise
(to adjust down) or clockwise (to adjust up) aligning the upper edge of
the light pattern to the horizontal line.
6. Move the opaque cloth to cover the right-hand headlamp and repeat
steps 4 and 5 for the left-hand headlamp.
7. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps and map lamps
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.
The dome lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the passenger
side position. When the control is in
the middle position, the lamp will
only come on when a door is
opened. If the control is moved to
the driver's side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.
OFF
Lights
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Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
²Interior overhead lamp
²Map lamp
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Press two tabs and disconnect the
electrical connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the rubber boot from the
lamp assembly by pulling on one of
the tabs.
Lights
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on in the dome lamp control or
²any door is open
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed approximately
15 seconds after switching the
ignition to the 2 (ACC) position.
The
THEFTlight in the instrument
cluster will flash every two seconds
when the vehicle is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with acoded keydisarms
the vehicle. The
THEFTlight will illuminate for three seconds and then
go out. If the
THEFTlight stays on for an extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a
qualified technician.
Locks and Security
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Floor cargo net
Tire step
Travel equipment
Auto headlamps with DRL (Daytime Running Lights)
Console
Daytime running lights
Factory luggage rack adaptors
Hitch mounted bike rack
Mirror I/S electrochromic compass with and without temperature display
Pet guard
Removable luggage rack (Track riders)
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards and running bars
Soft luggage cover
Trailer hitch (Class II)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Car/truck covers
Cargo liners, interior (soft and rigid)
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Grill guard
Hood deflectors
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Moonroof deflector
Rear air deflectors
Accessories
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................178
calculating .......................178, 180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
H
Hazard flashers .........................187
Head restraints .........................115
Headlamps ...................................68
aiming ........................................70
bulb specifications ....................73
daytime running lights .............68
flash to pass ..............................69
high beam ...........................13, 69
replacing bulbs .........................74
turning on and off ....................68
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heater only system ...................62
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................63
Hood ..........................................227
I
Ignition ...............................154, 267
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .............145±146
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................251
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................222
cluster ................................10, 223
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................69J
Jack ............................................195
positioning ...............................195
storage .....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......200
K
Keys ...................................107±109
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........154
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................73
cargo lamps ...............................69
daytime running light ...............68
fog lamps ...................................68
headlamps .................................68
headlamps, flash to pass ..........69
instrument panel, dimming .....69
interior lamps ...............71±72, 74
replacing bulbs ...................73±77
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................71
Liftgate ........................................90
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 160
anti-theft ...................................14
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
fuel cap light .............................14
high beam .................................13
low coolant ................................14
Index
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