Tire rotation
Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate
them as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice that
the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.
•Four tire rotation
Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible through the tire
treads. Due to exposure to the
elements and exhaust you should
replace the spare tire when you
replace the other tires.
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or
bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the
Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed
rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations
recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle handling may be affected which can lead to loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury.
2004 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
218
refill capacities ........................220
service points ..................188–189
starting after a collision .........150
Engine block heater .................118
Engine oil ..................................190
checking and adding ..............190
dipstick ....................................190
filter, specifications ........193, 220
recommendations ...................193
refill capacities ........................220
specifications ..................223, 225
Exhaust fumes ..........................118
F
Fluid capacities .........................220
Foglamps .....................................34
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................131
indicator light .........................130
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................121
Fuel ............................................201
calculating fuel economy .......205
cap ...........................................202
capacity ...................................220
choosing the right fuel ...........203
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................208
detergent in fuel .....................204
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................201–202, 205
filter, specifications ........205, 220
fuel pump shut-off switch .....150
improving fuel economy ........205
octane rating ...................204, 225
quality ......................................204
running out of fuel .................204
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................201Fuses ..................................151–152
G
Garage door opener ....................46
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............202
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................205
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................141
calculating ...............................143
definition .................................141
driving with a heavy load ......141
location ....................................141
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................141
calculating .......................141, 143
definition .................................141
driving with a heavy load ......141
location ....................................141
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Head restraints .....................75, 77
Headlamps ...................................34
aiming ........................................36
autolamp system .................34, 48
bulb specifications ....................39
daytime running lights .............34
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................34
Heating
heater only system ...................31
Hood ..........................................187
2004 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
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